Author: Clearfield, Ron

Format: Remixes included

Release Date: 15-08-2000

Details: Product Description Ron Clearfield, cello virtuoso, composer, conductor and recording artist!P In Time on Earth, the genres of new age, classical, world and smooth jazz are beautifully fused in a tapestry of sounds: rich and vibrant cello, ancient and magical Gregorian voices, the sonorous beauty of oboe, flute and French horn complimented by harp, zither, African kalimba, keyboards and percussion. Amazon.ca Ron Clearfield follows in the footsteps of David Darling in creating a contemporary chamber music centred on the cello. While on record Darling is the Lord of Largo, Clearfield has a more dynamic approach with broad keyboard orchestrations and multi-tracked cello choirs. The title track is a symphony in miniature as Clearfield moves from Gregorian-like chants, to a baroque keyboard cadenza and swirling cello orchestra. He goes solo on a couple of pieces including the muscular "Etude de Lumiere" and the over-dubbed canon of "Nana". Other tracks, like "Baqti" and "Prelude to an Enchanted River" incorporate African mbira, bamboo flute, and zither, giving his music a more global and earthier feel. And he needs it. Clearfield has a tendency towards bombast and sentimentality, and that emerges on the album closer, "The Journey" with full orchestra. But his electrified cello textures, world elements, and an unerring sense of melody usually keep Clearfield in check. --John Diliberto

UPC: 802593351022

EAN: 0802593351022

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood