The music on THE GAIA THEORY brims with vitality and optimism, beautifully composed tapestries of sonic and textural colours that have been recorded and produced with great precision and taste, and performed with enormous skill, dexterity and enthusiasm. Every piece is a gem, from the cross-cultural connections in the music of John Psathas (whose exquisite Waiting:Still is here presented in two stunning arrangements), to the unique use of found objects in Christopher Deane’s excellent The Scavenger’s Footprints. Setting the tone for the album, Scott Lindroth’s sublime Bell Plates seamlessly (and quite marvellously) integrates electronics into the mix, a gorgeous, very appealing work from a highly accomplished composer.
credits
released December 20, 2012
Produced and recorded by John W. Parks IV at the Florida State University Percussion Studio, assisted by Justin Alexander, Matthew Filosa & Brian Nozny
Mastered by Steve Garden at Garden Shed, Auckland, NZ
Editing and mixing by John W. Parks IV, Omar Carmenates, Justin Alexander & Brian Nozny
Design by UnkleFranc
This recording was made possible with generous support from the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability, and a Research and Professional Growth Grant from Furman University
Performed by Omar Carmenates, with:
Justin Alexander, Brian Nozny, Luis Rivera, Sidonie Wade (track 2), Tommy Dobbs, Matthew Filosa, Luis Rivera (track 3), Melinda Leoce, Luis Rivera (tracks 4 & 8), Melinda Leoce, Brian Nozny (track 7)
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