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Flower Box

Performed by Deryn Cullen
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Marcello - Presto From Sonata II For 2 Cellos

Good morning. I hope that you are well. Today I have another beautiful track to share with you via this exclusive premiere. Or maybe it's a video premiere. I actually couldn't decide, so I've asked Cedric Vermue if I can publish both. I think it was a good decision and I hope you will agree. I first got introduced to this Dutch pianist, composer and producer of fragile, nostalgic, and serene neoclassical-meets-ambient music [the cross-over genre] when I premiered a piece titled "We Came and Left" from his Left Upon Us album on Piano and Coffee back in 2019.  Besides playing the piano, Vermue also plays the church organ as well as analogue synths which he incorporates with Rhodes during his live performances. He returns early in March, this time on a fairly new to the scene, Utrecht (The Netherlands) based independent imprint, mylja. I have previously introduced this boutique record label started by Yaron Cohen and Daniël Leseman in 2020 with this writeup of Alchi's Full Of It. I am happy to see that the label continues to persevere in its output of absolutely gorgeous music [this crazy world demands more beauty!]. And Vermue's upcoming album is a perfect addition to the catalogue! "Perpetua is the Latin word for infinity, referring to the Christian tradition that played an important part in the inspiration for this album, taking inspiration from Gregorian melodies and old organ music." The piece I'm featuring today is a recomposed Gregorian Sanctus melody (Sanctus XI) played on a piano and clarinet. The captivating video, directed by Victoria Ushkanova, and "shot on a cold wintery day in a forest near Almere", features Nicolo Zanotti, interpreting cascading arpeggios complemented by Lex Houtermans (clarinet and contra-clarinet) and Rudi van Hest (clarinet). There is a lot more I can say about the production, credits and approach, but instead of lifting the veil of mystery, I'd rather let the music do the talking... and let emotion sweep away...

Perpetua

Aether

TRACK PREMIERE : Cedric Vermue - Aether

Zbigniew Preisner – A Dream of Freedom

Dear and dear

Harry Potter Hedwigs Theme

Harry Potter Dark Hedwig

My recording of Phillip Glass' Metamorphosis I at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, recording by Jake Bragg.

Phillip Glass - Metamorphosis I

Rachel Portman - Ruth's Betrayal (OST Never let me go)

Decalog VII soundtrack
Zbigniew Preisner 


Decalog VII - Zbigniew Preisner

Z. Preisner - Lacrimosa

Inspired by the music of the great oudist and composer Mohamed el Qassabji, who often incorporated interesting chromatic melodies that sound possibly jazz-inspired.

“I imagined Qassibji having a dream where he time travels to now, hearing this piece of music and being slightly bewildered and horrified by what he inspired”—Brian

Brian Prunka: oud, composition
Kenny Warren: trumpet
Nathan Herrera: alto sax 
Apostolos Sideris: bass
Vin Scialla: riq
George Mel: cajon, ride cymbal ,snare drum 

Solos in order: Sideris (bass), Warren/Herrera (Tpt/Sax together), Prunka (oud) 

Decalog VII - Zbigniew Preisner

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