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WATERFALL MUSIC
Composed and Performed by Paul Lloyd Warner
Solo Piano
Originally titled “The Spirit of Puget Sound”, Paul Lloyd Warner’s signature piano album is performed in his own unique style. The use of multiple cascading arpeggios with very clearly defined notes, along with exquisite melody and harmony, are abundant throughout this beautiful and inspiring piano album.
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This is the second major recording of this album. T he first was in 1981 and again in 1990. These are Paul Lloyd Warner's signature piano compositions and span 16 years of composition from 1974 to 1990. Several of these pieces represent fresh new techniques in piano composition and piano performance, namely, the "moiré effect", with swiftly played arpeggios creating overtones and subtle harmonics interacting with melodic lines. The pianos utilized in this recording is a handmade European piano by BÖSENDORFER, manufactured in Vienna, Austria.
PAUL LLOYD WARNER has evolved a unique style in piano playing, exemplified by rapid arpeggios where melodies are formed within the notes, creating a "moiré" effect that is exciting and original. The concept of music that sounds like waterfalls forms the basis of the Waterfall Music style.
It is important to note that Paul Lloyd Warner is driven by a fervent belief that music should be a positive influence upon Humankind. The creation of this music is ruled by this philosophy and is apparent to anyone who listens to his works. The principle that music can be a healing and therapeutic is an ancient one and is the guiding light that illuminates the genius at work in the music of this composer.
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WATERFALL MUSIC for Solo Piano
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Name of Compostion
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Time
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The Waterfall
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5:25
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From Dust We Rise
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12:26
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Kipahulu in the Rain
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6:35
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Visions of the Whales
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7:09
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Wings of Iao Valley
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4:03
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Waterfall Child
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15:37
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With a musical style characterized by sophisticated pedal work and subtle use of overtones, PLW is a pioneer of new piano techniques. His music has furthered the development of multiple, simultaneous melody lines and the overlaying of overtones, bringing to the piano a dynamic complexity of beautiful sound. Though PLW's roots in compositional style are with Debussy and Ravel, what distinguishes his unique style is his fusion of Impressionism with Asian musical traditions.
Morevoer, Paul's music is an outgrowth of the years he lived in the Hawaiian islands, specifically Maui and Oahu. It is a music which is exuberant, life-affirming, uplifting, yet deeply reflective and profound. The compositions in this CD were born in the composer's experience in nature. In some ways this is a new musical genre which the composer calls PROGRESSIVE CLASSICAL, combining classical with the spiritual qualities of Asian and world music.
The most beautiful contemporary piano music of our time. I have never heard anything more perfectly played. This is brilliant music.
S.W. San Francisco
Paul Lloyd Warner's piano music is marvelous to hear and behold. I have never heard anything like it. The fastest arpeggios in the world with a harp like sound. Breathtaking.
M.H. Chicago, IL
I heard him in concert and was overwhelmed. His use of overtones is entirely original. I have my classical favorites and Mr. Warner reaches new heights in pianism and beauty.
R.F. Boston
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