Retrace Our Steps is a secular oratorio in 4 acts (2004) based on texts by Gertrude Stein, Guy Debord and Jenny Bitner. the work explores the relationships between idealism, alienation, and consumerism.
Retrace Our Steps, Graphic Libretto
recorded, edited and mixed by marlon luna and paul bailey (released jan, 2008)
mastered by johnathan marcus (opharion recordings)
musicians:
nicole baker, mezzo-soprano soloist and speaking parts, karen hogel, soprano, nike st. clair, alto,
sean mcdermott, tenor and paul cummings bass
sam formicola and sam fischer violins, victor lawrence, cello, sean ferguson, electric guitar, matt menaged, electric bass, kyoko kamei and carl stronach vibraphone, eric hendrickson, keyboard, scott mcintosh, bass clarinet.
(commissioned by the cerritos center for the performing arts)
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[...] Life’s Too Short on his new album, and this, I’m really really digging Paul’s vocal music at the [...]
I love this oratorio. I listen to it frequently. I consider it a great piece!