I have spent a considerable amount of time working on my newest album "Guitar Reveries." It is always difficult picking pieces to put on the album with such a large selection of pieces to choose from. My previous album's mostly focused on classical pieces that fit a specific geographic area (Sounds Of Europe, Latin American Guitar Legends). I wanted to create an album that combined classical pieces with contemporary pieces from many different areas ie Spain, Brazil, France, America, etc. The result is an album that will please many a listener.
The pieces on Guitar Reveries are connected by a deep nostalgia, and filled with romantic charm.
A piece that I enjoyed recording was Dilermando Reis's "Valsa da Despedida" (Farewell Waltz). This is a piece he recorded for Brazilian radio, possibly in the late 60's. His arrangement was taken from the Scottish folk song "Auld Lang Syne" and is most often heard at the turn of the New Year around the world. This may be the first transcription and recording of Dilermando's arrangement. I remember learning the piece on an afternoon I had open before a wedding, which I would play later that same day as the bridal party wanted romantic Latin and Spanish music. The original recording by Dilermando sounds very poor, with a few sections briefly cut out. I think it may be the most beautiful piece ever played on guitar.
The combination of classical guitar favorites like Asturias, Capricho Catalan, Lagrima, Andaluza, with contemporary favorites like Can't Help Falling In Love, La Vie en Rose, What A Wonderful World, to a modern day acoustic guitar arrangement of Baby, I Love Your Way, the album is truly diverse.
Many of the pieces I have included have become popular staples in my gigging repertoire, and it will be a real pleasure to play these pieces at my next concert at Studio Z in St. Paul on Friday, November 4th. I hope to see you there to celebrate the release of this album!
Concert info - Get your tickets here!
Purchase Cd's/Mp3's through my website here!
Album also available on I-Tunes
The pieces on Guitar Reveries are connected by a deep nostalgia, and filled with romantic charm.
A piece that I enjoyed recording was Dilermando Reis's "Valsa da Despedida" (Farewell Waltz). This is a piece he recorded for Brazilian radio, possibly in the late 60's. His arrangement was taken from the Scottish folk song "Auld Lang Syne" and is most often heard at the turn of the New Year around the world. This may be the first transcription and recording of Dilermando's arrangement. I remember learning the piece on an afternoon I had open before a wedding, which I would play later that same day as the bridal party wanted romantic Latin and Spanish music. The original recording by Dilermando sounds very poor, with a few sections briefly cut out. I think it may be the most beautiful piece ever played on guitar.
The combination of classical guitar favorites like Asturias, Capricho Catalan, Lagrima, Andaluza, with contemporary favorites like Can't Help Falling In Love, La Vie en Rose, What A Wonderful World, to a modern day acoustic guitar arrangement of Baby, I Love Your Way, the album is truly diverse.
Many of the pieces I have included have become popular staples in my gigging repertoire, and it will be a real pleasure to play these pieces at my next concert at Studio Z in St. Paul on Friday, November 4th. I hope to see you there to celebrate the release of this album!
Concert info - Get your tickets here!
Purchase Cd's/Mp3's through my website here!
Album also available on I-Tunes