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AYRE “... a song-like vocal or instrumental composition."
And with that, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, has easily summed up the
wide selection of music found on David Lanz and Kristin Amarie's latest
masterwork, AYRES.
Herein you will find, intimate vocal and solo piano performances along side
sweeping orchestral arrangements in support of vocals, choir and several
instrumentals centered around the piano and cello.
Award-winnning soprano, Kristin Amarie, and Grammy Nominated pianist,
David Lanz, are beautifully supported by Emmy winning arranger and
composer, Kurt Bestor, conducting The Utah Film Orchestra.
Danish classical guitarist, Lars Hannibal and American Game Of Thrones
cellist, Cameron Stone, are among those who offer their masterful musical
gifts in enhancement of these works.
Bach's classic Air on the G string, is reborn within an engaging Amarie vocal
in this contemporary orchestral rendition. AIR features very special quest,
original Procol Harum organist and composer of A WHITER SHADE OF
PALE, Matthew Fisher.
PADRE NOSTRO (The Lord's Prayer), and GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO, two
ancient prayers are performed here in Italian. Of note, the UK's premiere
singing group, Apollo Five, join Kristin Amarie and American tenor, Dallyn Vail
Bayles, and together they elevate GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO, in heavenly
fashion. A third prayer from AYRES, the classic, AVE MARIE, is performed in
it’s classic Latin text, supported by Libera's English boy star treble, Luca
Brugnoli. All three hymns retain their original texts, but have been
recomposed by Lanz and Amarie and cast in new musical settings.
AYRES also features newly composed vocal and instrumental music, written
and arranged for piano, cello, classical guitar and orchestra. All are given a
modern Classical Crossover treatment. In particular, DEMAIN DES L'AUBES
(Tomorrow at Dawn). A hauntingly beautiful piece, composed around Victor
Hugo's poem about the tragic death of his daughter, Léopoldine. Sung in
French by Kristin and supported with piano and chamber orchestra.
Over the last decade, Kristin Amarie and David Lanz, have forged a musical
union that is truly inspired. Performing, composing and producing in
collaborative and solo recordings, this musical power couple has amassed an
impressive body of work.
And now with AYRES, their latest collaboration, they are once again hitting
new heights! Here is a rich and beautifully conceived album. An album who's
spirit invites the listener to immerse themselves in a very personal and soul
soothing musical experience.
CREDITS
All music produced by Lanz/Amarie/Bestor except * produced by Lanz/
Amarie
1,2,3,5,7,9
Utah Film Orchestra arranged and conducted by Kurt Bestor
Orchestral Engineer - Michael Greene
Funk Studios, Salt Lake City, Utah
Piano and vocals recorded by Nicolas Ntimas
Lanz Home Studios, Pafos, Cyprus
Mixing Engineer - Don Murray
Los Angels, California
1,2,5,7,9,10
Mixing Engineer - NN Music Production, Nicosia, Cyprus
3,4,6,8,11,12
Mastered by - NN Music Production, Nicosia, Cyprus.

AYRES

BEAUTIFUL ONE

Satiety

"Love is..." endeavors to convey the strength and sentiment of love through music. It draws upon the many forms of love that have shaped my life—romantic, familial, and platonic—and the lives of those with whom I’ve shared these connections.      
 
Love is a profound and intricate emotion, defined by deep affection, attachment, and care. It has the power to uplift us with immense joy and, at times, to break us with sorrow. In all its forms, love binds us, moves us, and shapes the way we live and relate to the world.

3 - Lying Next to You

In Stratus ♥

Safe in the Quiet (Epic Meditation Music)

Landscapes In Blue

Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableau Op 39 No 6 Am . Sergei Rachmaninoff in 1922, on Ampico 60891.
Recorded 3 Apr, and the rec. updated 13 Dec 2017 by VViljanen (by permission)from a digitally processed copy of the original reproducing piano roll.
ANY KIND OF COMMERCIAL USE PROHIBITED. 
Photo: Sergei Rachmaninoff 
The Basic info* of the original piano roll:
ETUDE TABLEAUX Op. 39, No. 6
Roll Number: 60891, 60891H
Composer/Creator: Rachmaninoff
Pianist: Rachmaninoff
Roll System: Ampico
Country: US
Date: July, 1922
Category: classical
Original Price: $2.00
*source: The Piano Player Group web page

Rachmaninoff: Etude Tableau Op 39 No 6 A Minor . Sergei Rachmaninoff 1922 on Ampico 60891

Rachmaninoff: Six Moment Musicals

Moment Musical, Op. 16 No. 5

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Moment Musical Op. 16, No. 5

New age piano, soundtrack and piano music by Terry Lee Nichols
"When asked how he views himself as an artist, Terry states "I sense the world through sound. I communicate best through sound, compositions, and performances. Sound and music [are] the most powerful emotional forces in my life. I will work to be the best I can be at communicating my thoughts and opinions through music. Success, failure, or anything in between, this is my legacy."

3 - Lying Next to You

Terry Lee Nichols

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