John Palmer
'Beyond the Bridge'
Cat. No: SCD28023 Genre: Electroacoustic
Internationally renowned composer John Palmer presents his most original and essential works to date with a collection of ethereal interactive compositions. All the music on this CD was written for acoustic instruments or synthesizers which then interplay with electronic sources and treatments, with the exception of 'Spirits', a weightless musical dream reproposed by a solo synthesizer. A spiritual journey where traditional sounds and their electronic complements are projected onto a more transcendental and imaginary sphere: images of the mind...
Reviews:
'Undoubtedly the most visionary composer of his generation' (Journal of Contemporary Arts - Tokyo)
'I am happy to recommend John Palmer's new CD 'Beyond the Bridge' to anybody who wishes to take time to explore inner states of mind. Through an imaginative use of electronics Palmer has evoked a very personal vision of the inner life: each piece enters strange new spaces. Whether writing for cello, his childrens' voices, piano, harpsichord or, as in the most uncompromising essay, Spirits for synthesizer alone, the use of electronics adds a dimension which expands out from the known and familiar to a mysterious otherness. These are pieces which need a quiet mind and attention; whoever gives them that and enters into the sounds with all their imagination should be rewarded.' (Jonathan Harvey)
'...an enviable talent for electronic realisation and production ... impressive.' (The Wire)
'Metaphysical, symbolic, wandering in the unreal.' (Neue Muzik Zeitung - Germany)
'...exemplary.' (Avant )
Credits:
Jane Chapman, harpsichord
Zo?Martlew, cello
Carol Morgan, piano
John Palmer, electronics- synthesizer
All music written, recorded and produced by John Palmer
Mixed at Vision Studios (London) - 1997
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Price: £12.00
