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Armen Donelian: Full Moon Music
ByThe lovely flowing lines of the introductory "Preamble that beautifully segue into "A Call to the Spirits hook you in until you are slightly jarred by the somewhat discordant "Witch's Cauldron. Each piece, save for the eclectic yet compelling excursion "On the Dark Side of the Moon, with its rag-like middle, and the multi-hued "Blues Montage, is a brief mood piece that reflects Donelian's inner self expressed through his flawless touch. "Nostalgia evokes the requisite longing without being too schmaltzy, while "Beer Drinker's Anthem is a comical paean to the amber liquid. The quick-moving "Springtime in the Rose Garden uncovers the bustling behind the beauty, as opposed to evoking pastoral scenes, just as "Young Asses at Play literally gallops through a spirited pianistic romp.
Where Donelian truly excels is in his use of subtlety, be it through time or sustain, to involve the listener in his own musings. I found myself listening to a piece and letting the music take my mind where it would and then checking the title to ascertain if our journeys matched. At times they did and at times they didn't, but either way this is the type of album that is best experienced by closing your eyes with no other distractions and allowing the music to lead the way.
Track Listing
Preamble; A Call To The Spirits; The Witch
Personnel
Armen Donelian
pianoArmen Donelian: piano.
Album information
Title: Full Moon Music | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Sunnyside Records
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