Retrace Our Steps (2008)
ABOUT THIS ALBUM
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.
TRACK LISTING
Retrace Our Steps, Graphic Libretto
CREDITS
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)
NEWS AND REVIEWS
John Schaefer, WNYC/EMusic Review
WNYC CD Pick of the Week (May 08 2008)
WNYC CD Picks of the Year (2008)
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sean ferguson, guitar
sean ferguson, guitar, originally uploaded by pbailey. name – sean r. ferguson occupation(s) – music specialist at the nypl for the performing arts, composer training – self-taught rock guitarist through high school, undergraduate classical guitar studies with david grimes at csuf, the road with ASHiD, graduate composition studies with lloyd rodgers at csuf current projects [...]
Music From Summerland (2002)
ABOUT THIS ALBUM
Music from Summerland explores the juxtaposition of pop song forms and harmonies through post-modern and minimalist gestures. summerland refers to a mythical-emotional place where we escape daily routine by making music; composing, rehearsing and performing. this music lies somewhere between art music (music meant to be contemplated) and pop music (music meant for mass consumption).
TRACKLIST
CREDITS
musicians:
sam formicola, violin
andy greybill, violin
fernando vela, viola
sean ferguson, electic guitar
bruno cilloniz, vibraphone
nelson ojeda, keyboard
matt menaged, bass guitar
chris searight, baritone sax
paul bailey, trombone
recorded summer 2002 @the bakery in north hollywood, ca
engineered, glen fujiwara
mixed, paul bailey
mastered, j. marcus (orpharion recordings)
NEWS AND REVIEWS
WNYC Soundcheck “The Pulse of Minimalism” June 09, 2009
Ensemble’s Mix Is A Classic Alternative: Josef Woodard/LAtimes (2005)
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