Not many can create on this level, but I want to thank you Billy for letting me interpret this masterpeice in my own way. This is a thing of of inspired beauty.
The first 3 mins sounds a bit like Marcelo Zarvos' jazz ensemble. You should hear 'Music Journal' MA recordings. Recorded in NY 1997 in a Church with Peter Epstein on Soprano Sax. I wonder if Mr. Childs has borrowed from him? I hear a bit of Egberto Gismonti as well. Nonetheless, this is most certainly beautiful music!
Thanks for posting. I agree! I haven't heard "Path Among the Tree," but I'm sure it's as pure and beautiful as the other instrumentals on the album. Billy is pulling this music from an extraordinary place. You are correct, this is some of the most beautiful music I've heard to date.
I heard some of the works on the recording live Saturday night. His Ensemble was truly magical. Bought the CD, and dug it on the drive from LA to SF -- all the way. It's very comforting to know there's always someone there (or here), with us. This is music. Give him a Grammy. This is music.
This recording deserves its Grammy nomination. I haven't heard anything this good in this particular style since Chick Corea's Mad Hatter album from 1978. (I'm not including Claus Ogerman orchestrations in this category.)
@HenryAlliance As you may have heard by now, Billy Childs did win the 2011 Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for another piece from this fine album, "A Path Among the Trees." The compositions themselves and the collaboration between these fine musicians make Childs' jazz chamber music albums some of the most moving music I've ever heard.
I think what Billy is doing is significant.It's refreshing to see someone so hard at work at their craft. Check out Billy's tweets on Twitter. It gives a little insight into the man and what's he's thinking at any given time. I was chuckling to myself at his interview on eFactor 1 through 4. He's rather candid in a few spots but does it in a comical way.
@seocrazy .hi.. I agree, it's quite beautiful music and I found more for my list of favorites after reading your reply here... thanks, enjoy a good evening, everyone.
Not many can create on this level, but I want to thank you Billy for letting me interpret this masterpeice in my own way. This is a thing of of inspired beauty.
gotrottin 2 months ago
This is it! This is spectacular!
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LeeChgo 8 months ago
The first 3 mins sounds a bit like Marcelo Zarvos' jazz ensemble. You should hear 'Music Journal' MA recordings. Recorded in NY 1997 in a Church with Peter Epstein on Soprano Sax. I wonder if Mr. Childs has borrowed from him? I hear a bit of Egberto Gismonti as well. Nonetheless, this is most certainly beautiful music!
jpApsara 10 months ago
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jpApsara 10 months ago
Thanks for posting. I agree! I haven't heard "Path Among the Tree," but I'm sure it's as pure and beautiful as the other instrumentals on the album. Billy is pulling this music from an extraordinary place. You are correct, this is some of the most beautiful music I've heard to date.
seocrazy 1 year ago
I heard some of the works on the recording live Saturday night. His Ensemble was truly magical. Bought the CD, and dug it on the drive from LA to SF -- all the way. It's very comforting to know there's always someone there (or here), with us. This is music. Give him a Grammy. This is music.
basschannel 1 year ago
This recording deserves its Grammy nomination. I haven't heard anything this good in this particular style since Chick Corea's Mad Hatter album from 1978. (I'm not including Claus Ogerman orchestrations in this category.)
HenryAlliance 1 year ago 3
@HenryAlliance As you may have heard by now, Billy Childs did win the 2011 Grammy for Best Instrumental Composition for another piece from this fine album, "A Path Among the Trees." The compositions themselves and the collaboration between these fine musicians make Childs' jazz chamber music albums some of the most moving music I've ever heard.
fredr1c 1 year ago 2
This is outstanding! Billy Childs and Pat Metheny should collaborate on a project in the near future.
johnsl3 1 year ago 4
@johnsl3
I would buy whatever the result of that collaboration was without any hesitation.
AngryIndy 7 months ago
I think what Billy is doing is significant.It's refreshing to see someone so hard at work at their craft. Check out Billy's tweets on Twitter. It gives a little insight into the man and what's he's thinking at any given time. I was chuckling to myself at his interview on eFactor 1 through 4. He's rather candid in a few spots but does it in a comical way.
seocrazy 1 year ago
agree, thanks for sharing this
curumina1 1 year ago
@curumina1 Billy's music is refreshing. He's a perfect example what the pursuit of excellence can accomplish.
seocrazy 1 year ago
@seocrazy .hi.. I agree, it's quite beautiful music and I found more for my list of favorites after reading your reply here... thanks, enjoy a good evening, everyone.
curumina1 1 year ago
Absolutely beautiful.
seocrazy 1 year ago
Brilliance.
pinkyforce7 1 year ago