Love the hipster vibe on this tune! Brilliant.

Music by Vincent Kennedy
“Lament" is a movement from “Symphony Number 1 - The Hook - A Place And A People”. The music is a lament to all who gave lost their lives at sea, particularly of the Hook Peninsula. Photograph is of the Hook Lighthouse in County Wexford, the oldest continuous working lighthouse in the world. 

Lament at Hook

Recorded, Mixed and Mastered 2023 at Bjarsand Studios in Skane,Sweden by Ola Mollerstrom a.k.a. ove pArson.

Music and Lyrics by Ola Mollerstrom a.k.a. ove pArson.
All instruments played by Ola Mollerstrom a.k.a. ove pArson.
Lead vocal : Ola Mollerstrom a.k.a. ove pArson.

Producer: Ola Mollerstrom a.k.a. ove pArson. 

© 2023 All rights reserved Bjarsand Studios and Records

Candle in the window

Candle In The Window

I wrote all the music, performed all the instruments & vocals & recorded this at home last year 2010. The lyrics were written by Rececca Hoskings..I am just finishing up on another co-write performance production of one of her lyrics. 
We are very happy with the way this turned out. It will be on a new CD coming out soon...I hope.
Instruments used..lotsa guitars, pedal steel, keys, sitar, mando, drums, bass, voices...

"Whispers" Dan Schafer performance--Rebecca Hosking lyrics

Closer To The Light?

www.mikeprigodich.com 
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MikePrigodich 
www.youtube.com/user/mikeprigodich 

Quotes:
"I knew this guy was up to something; what a great disc! Beautifully written and played with passion and intensity by an excellent band. This is one of those CDs that you want to hear again as soon as it's finished. Bravo Mike!" -- George Whitty (Brecker Brothers)

"Watch out for this guy! Mike is terribly brave, adventurous, playful, and adept. As his compositions and playing demonstrate, Mr. Prigodich is a rising talent following his creative muse fearlessly to wherever it takes him. Kudos Mr. P!" -- David Goldblatt (Tribal Tech)

"This is band is top shelf; they were super tight and super exciting." -- George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Lenny White)

"I definitely hear a Chick influence in your playing and writing. I'm flattered that you cite me as an influence." -- Andy Milne (Dapp Theory)

"Very cool Mike!! Love the bridge and the keyboard solo. You can definitely play!!" -- Steve Porcaro (Toto)

Reviews:
All About Jazz -- "Prigodich is an excellent keyboardist, but it's his writing that really stands out. There is a liveliness and emotional connection to much of this music that makes it immediately endearing. His band is tight and funky, with an ability to groove that puts many better-known fusion outfits to shame."

Audiophile Audition -- "What do Chick Corea and Spinal Tap have in common? That would be Portland keyboardist Mike Prigodich."

No Treble -- ‎"The album’s intriguing melodies, odd time signatures, and ear-bending harmonies make it a stand-out album in the world of fusion."

The Virginian-Pilot -- "11 musically adventurous/challenging tracks that are, at times, mind-boggling in their intensity."

Inside MusiCast Album Of The Day on Monday, June 13, 2011 -- "A tour de force that would certainly get the respect of Prigodich’s muse Chick Corea. In the tradition of The Yellowjackets, The Brecker Brothers, Hiromi and others, the 11 tracks on A STITCH IN TIME cover a vast fusion landscape of complex proportions that’ll have you wondering how an artist like Mike Prigodich could ever consider sitting on the sidelines. The entire project is an incredibly satisfying ride."

All About Jazz -- "Prigodich speaks a musical language all his own, one born of a voice that elevates his instrument far beyond its realm into one where mystery and magic meet."

Sea Of Tranquility -- "Prigodich infuses every second of his debut album [with] style, grace, and wonderful musicality. [His] affirmation for life comes through with every note, and the album feels like a celebration of music."

The Urban Flux -- "This is what great music and musicianship is all about."

Music In Portland -- "Mike offers melodic breadth with very defined piano craft. He is an astonishing musician and a brilliant composer. His original works are studies in precision. They are demanding and they require the very best of musicians to perform them. He has gathered the best of the best and the results are scintillating." 

About:
Over the past two years Mike Prigodich’s jazz-fusion compositions have begun attracting attention from many well-known national artists. For him, becoming a cancer patient in 2008 was the big wake-up call that got him to start writing new music, construct a band, start booking gigs, and pursue his dream of becoming a professional jazz musician. According to Prigodich, fellow cancer survivor Lance Armstrong inspired all this. Mike went on to raise over $10,000 on kickstarter.com in 2010 to fund this project which features Damian Erskine, Reinhardt Melz, John Nastos, Brandon Woody, Rafael Trujillo, Patrick Lamb, Tim Jensen, and Paul Mazzio. Emmy award-winning David Mathew also was on board to produce the project. “A Stitch in Time" is a breakout album for Prigodich, who says; “This album is a literally a dream come true and something I've wanted to do since childhood, but it took the life-changing event of a cancer diagnosis to give me the motivation I needed to make it happen. Like Lance Armstrong winning his first Tour de France, this project became my way to LIVESTRONG. It was a great honor and pleasure to work with these incredible musicians and hear my compositions come to life. I look forward to creating more great music in the years to come." Prigodich currently resides in Portland, Oregon and enjoys playing with some of the finest musicians in town who are up to the task of performing his extremely challenging, but accessible compositions. Check out “A Stitch in Time” from Mike Prigodich. A lesson in compositional brilliance coupled with top musicianship alongside one very inspirational story. ENJOY!

All compositions written by Mike Prigodich (Mexican Mocha Music / BMI)
Arranged by Mike Prigodich and Reinhardt Melz

Recorded by Dean Baskerville at Crossroads Productions, Vancouver, WA. Assisted by Benjamin Wood
Additional recording by: David Mathew at ITB, Portland, OR; Mark Griffith at East West Studios, Milwaukie, OR
Mixed by David Mathew at ITB, Portland, OR; Mastered by Steve Hall at Future Disc, McMinnville, OR
Crossroads Productions Studio Manager: Benjamin Wood; Piano Technician: Linda Scott, RPT; Design: Tom Mills; 
Photography: Cortney Erskine, David Mathew, Mike Dehen; Legal: Ted Graffam

℗ and © 2011 Mexican Mocha Music. All rights reserved. 
Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Made in the USA. MPCD-01

See http://www.mikeprigodich.com for more information. 

Mike Prigodich performed on a Steinway D 9-foot concert grand piano, a Korg M50 synthesizer workstation, and a Yamaha Motif-Rack XS sound module.
Damian Erskine uses a Skjold 6-string “Erskine Model” signature bass, Aguilar amplification, D’Addario strings, Planet Waves cables and tuners, iGIG gig bags and cases, Gruv Gear carts.
John Nastos performs on a Patrick Springer tenor saxophone mouthpiece.
Patrick Lamb uses Cannonball saxophones and JodyJazz mouthpieces.

Funded in part via Kickstarter.com. Thanks to all donors for making this recording possible. 

Gold Donors:
Rob Lucke

Bronze Donors:
Justin Brown
Rick Cooper
Robert Hollinger
Craig Thomas
Neil Steiner

Chaos Theory - Mike Prigodich: piano, keyboards * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion

Spanish Swordfight (for Adric) - Mike Prigodich: piano * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion * Toshi Onizuka: palmas

A Measure Of Luck - Mike Prigodich: piano * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion * Paul Mazzio: flugelhorn

At Sixes And Sevens - Mike Prigodich: piano, keyboards * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion

Anneka's Dance (Fantasy And Allusion) - Mike Prigodich: piano * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * Tim Jensen: flute

The Wizard Of Odd (for Reinhardt Wolfgang Melz) - Mike Prigodich: piano, keyboards * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion * Paul Mazzio: trumpet

A Stitch In Time - Mike Prigodich: piano * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar

Coreatown - Mike Prigodich: piano * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion

Wishful Thinking - Mike Prigodich: piano * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax

Nigel's Theme (This One Goes To Eleven) - Mike Prigodich: piano, keyboards * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * John Nastos: sax * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion

Stevieland - Mike Prigodich: piano * Damian Erskine: bass * Reinhardt Melz: drums * Patrick Lamb: sax * Paul Mazzio: trumpet * Brandon Woody: guitar * Rafael Trujillo: percussion

Digital booklet available here: http://www.mikeprigodich.com/store/StitchInTimeBooklet.pdf

Nigel's Theme (This One Goes to Eleven)

Stevieland

www.mikeprigodich.com 
http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MikePrigodich 
www.youtube.com/user/mikeprigodich

Quotes:
"I knew this guy was up to something; what a great disc! Beautifully written and played with passion and intensity by an excellent band. This is one of those CDs that you want to hear again as soon as it's finished. Bravo Mike!" -- George Whitty (Brecker Brothers)

"Watch out for this guy! Mike is terribly brave, adventurous, playful, and adept. As his compositions and playing demonstrate, Mr. Prigodich is a rising talent following his creative muse fearlessly to wherever it takes him. Kudos Mr. P!" -- David Goldblatt (Tribal Tech)

"This is band is top shelf; they were super tight and super exciting." -- George Colligan (Jack DeJohnette, Lenny White)

"I definitely hear a Chick influence in your playing and writing. I'm flattered that you cite me as an influence." -- Andy Milne (Dapp Theory)

"Very cool Mike!! Love the bridge and the keyboard solo. You can definitely play!!" -- Steve Porcaro (Toto)

Reviews:
All About Jazz -- "Prigodich is an excellent keyboardist, but it's his writing that really stands out. There is a liveliness and emotional connection to much of this music that makes it immediately endearing. His band is tight and funky, with an ability to groove that puts many better-known fusion outfits to shame."

Audiophile Audition -- "What do Chick Corea and Spinal Tap have in common? That would be Portland keyboardist Mike Prigodich."

No Treble -- ‎"The album’s intriguing melodies, odd time signatures, and ear-bending harmonies make it a stand-out album in the world of fusion."

The Virginian-Pilot -- "11 musically adventurous/challenging tracks that are, at times, mind-boggling in their intensity."

Inside MusiCast Album Of The Day on Monday, June 13, 2011 -- "A tour de force that would certainly get the respect of Prigodich’s muse Chick Corea. In the tradition of The Yellowjackets, The Brecker Brothers, Hiromi and others, the 11 tracks on A STITCH IN TIME cover a vast fusion landscape of complex proportions that’ll have you wondering how an artist like Mike Prigodich could ever consider sitting on the sidelines. The entire project is an incredibly satisfying ride."

All About Jazz -- "Prigodich speaks a musical language all his own, one born of a voice that elevates his instrument far beyond its realm into one where mystery and magic meet."

Sea Of Tranquility -- "Prigodich infuses every second of his debut album [with] style, grace, and wonderful musicality. [His] affirmation for life comes through with every note, and the album feels like a celebration of music."

The Urban Flux -- "This is what great music and musicianship is all about."

Music In Portland -- "Mike offers melodic breadth with very defined piano craft. He is an astonishing musician and a brilliant composer. His original works are studies in precision. They are demanding and they require the very best of musicians to perform them. He has gathered the best of the best and the results are scintillating." 

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About MPEG

The Melz/Prigodich/Erskine Group (aka MPEG) features the best original jazz fusion to come out of the Pacific Northwest with some of the best players on the West Coast. Mike Prigodich on piano is joined by the blow your mind rhythm section of master drummer Reinhardt Melz, bass virtuoso Damian Erskine, along with the superb tenor sax work of John Nastos. If you enjoy the music of Chick Corea, Return To Forever, Yellowjackets, Michael Brecker, Hiromi, etc., you'll love the fusion compositions of Mike Prigodich combining Jazz, Prog Rock, Afro-Cuban, Latin, Brazilian, Flamenco, Funk, as well as world music influences from the Middle East, Africa, Ireland, etc. 

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©2012 Mexican Mocha Music 
All compositions written by Mike Prigodich (Mexican Mocha Music/BMI) 

This is from our April 6, 2012 gig at Jimmy Mak's in Portland, Oregon. MPEG (Melz/Prigodich/Erskine Group) -- Featuring Mike Prigodich (piano), John Nastos (sax), Damian Erskine (bass), Reinhardt Melz (drums). 

Engineer: Tony Stovin 
Mixed by: David Mathew 
Graphic Design: Edwin Ouellette 
Photos: Byron O'Brien

released 26 April 2012

Haiku

Reel McCoy

Spice of Life

Amentak Ya Habibi - Singer Amr Diab
Re-arranged & Performed on Keyboards by Musician saad FAROUK
More of my composed and arranged music on:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Os17UgwrOpKKClJoCmq2A

موسيقي امنتك يا حبيبي عمرو دياب - توزيع جديد ميوزيشن سعد فاروق

Rehersal traks for vocals and guitar sans vox humana for KarmaSioux critique. Does this suck as bad as I think it does?

Closer To The Light?

Rick Cantrell

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