Our dreams are normally filled with silly images or outlandish situations – that is, if we remember them at all. Sometimes we might even experience nightmares that cause us to wake up in a cold sweat. Whatever the case, usually we just shrug them off and move on. Jeff Reilly’s dreams have always been particularly powerful, though. His dreams have been so powerful that they have led him to personal transformation. Continue reading New Music: Jeff Reilly and his Bass Clarinet Take an Avant-Garde Approach on ‘To Dream of Silence’
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New Music: Exploring the Classics with Gayle h. Martin’s ‘Partners in Time’
Often confined to an hour on Sunday mornings, the music of the organ rarely gets much attention or play beyond that very narrow context. However, many would be surprised to know that through history, a great many major composers have brought their musical genius to the development of organ music. Described by Beethoven as the ‘king of instruments,’ the organ is unique in that it places under the control of a single performer an array of tones, textures, and dynamics rivaled only by a full orchestra. Continue reading New Music: Exploring the Classics with Gayle h. Martin’s ‘Partners in Time’
New Music: Wade Tarling Inspires Hope in Debut Solo Album ‘Strength’
Strength in the face of the challenges of everyday life is best shown through quiet confidence and positivity. That’s the approach to life presented by Newfoundland pianist and composer Wade Tarling in his debut solo piano album, Strength. Born in Burnaby, BC, Tarling has been playing the piano for 20 years and has honed his talent under such esteemed musicians as John Medeski, Billy Martin, Chris Wood and John Scofield. In this album, Tarling brings to bear all that fine musical training as well as the experiences he has had performing all over the world. Continue reading New Music: Wade Tarling Inspires Hope in Debut Solo Album ‘Strength’
New Music: Charke-Cormier Duo Debut Album ‘Ex Tempore’
Flautist Derek Charke and guitarist Eugene Cormier have played together for years, much to the delight of audiences all over the Maritimes. This past month has been an especially exciting one for the Nova Scotia-based Charke-Cormier Duo, however, as they have just released their debut album, Ex Tempore. Continue reading New Music: Charke-Cormier Duo Debut Album ‘Ex Tempore’