IDAGIO | Mackey: Asphalt Cocktail | Whitacre: October | Ticheli: Blue Shades 635212067727

Featuring

Julian Bliss
Joby Burgess
John Mackey
Eric Whitacre
Frank Ticheli

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Composer's Artistic Vision

John Mackey's "Asphalt Cocktail" is designed to be a five-minute opener that captures the grit and aggression associated with New York City, like a "scariest NYC taxi ride."

Composer's Artistic Vision

Frank Ticheli's "Blue Shades" combines his love for early jazz with his own musical style, using "blue notes" and blues harmonies, rhythms, and melodic idioms to depict many "shades of blue."

Performer Biography

Julian Bliss, one of the world's finest clarinettists, started playing the clarinet at age four and turned professional at just twelve years old.

Performer Biography

Joby Burgess, a diverse British percussionist, is known for his virtuosic performances, daring collaborations, and extensive recording work, including film and TV scores like "Black Panther" and "Rocketman."

Interpretation

Julian Bliss (clarinettist) used a multi-track recording method, layering his clarinet parts, which Joby Burgess (percussionist) then augmented with a full arsenal of percussion.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded by the artists, Julian Bliss (clarinettist) and Joby Burgess (percussionist), in their homes during the 2020 and 2021 UK lockdowns.

Composer's Artistic Vision

Eric Whitacre's "October" is inspired by the crisp autumn air and subtle change in light, with pastoral melodies and harmonies influenced by English Romantics like Vaughan Williams and Elgar.