Omnifenix _ Joshua Redman (part 1 of 3)

Film by Keith Hill of Joshua Redman and Lance Philip recording New Zealand composer John Psathas's sax concerto "Omnifenix". Performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Taddei. Available at www.viewfromolympus.com
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[nateo5]

That first theme is a quote from the beginning of Delta City Blues if you listen closely

[JohnPsathas]

Good call, but actually it's a merging of that opening (which Mike liked idea of) and a much earlier piece of mine called Seikilos.

[montananon]

Not even kidding, I prefer Redman's version over Brecker's version. Sometimes I just think these people are too good at what they do though lol.

[calebjed]

Really fantastic. I love the use of the drum set in this concerto.

It's pretty rare you hear a good classical sound out of a tenor...Josh just changes from classical to jazz before you even realize it.

It's really interesting comparing concertos written recently: Psatha, Yoshmatsu, Anthony, Hugo...they all have heavy jazz influence but are inherently classical in unique ways. It's really too bad this stuff isn't more popular, I think more people would love it if they only knew about it.

[aaronamccoy]

not an easy task, good work josh

[Marcelo279609]

Caracas!!! O cara toca demais!

[Swinger2000]

Great drumming..

[nateo5]

True

But Mike passed almost a year after this was recorded, there's a possibility he did hear it.

[escagad]

amazing

[runeskyler]

I got the New Zealand Symphony cd with this song on it, called View From Olympus. WOW is all I can say!