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Apollo Part I: Lebensraum Apollo A three dimensional poem of text, movement and music, telling an epic tale of the 20th century and the cost of personal passions and human progress, particularly resonant in today’s global politics.
To the moon and over
the moon. Pursuing moonbeams and moon walks. In the aftermath
of World War II, America’s romantic notions of the
reaches of space, along with a fear that the Soviets might
get there first, create a nationwide lust for space flight
that is satisfied by rocket science. German rocketeers, men
who learned their craft designing weapons for the Nazis, men
like Arthur Rudolph and Wernher von Braun, are brought to the
US to become citizens and eventually heroes as they help both
land astronauts on the moon and create Disney’s
Tomorrowland. A fascinating tapestry of human brilliance and
brutality, culminating in the 1969 lift-off of Apollo 11 and
a man on the moon. |
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Hip
Brazil HipBrazil Afro-Brazilian Dance Workout - Inspired by the hot rhythms of Afro-Brazilian dance and music this video workout will lead you to an exhilarating cardio program. Get ready to move! with the samba reggae capoeira Brazilian street dance and axe (carnival style). This fun workout is set to Afro-Brazilian music featuring top Brazilian and American musicians. This is a high energy whole body workout. Come with us to a very tropical place where you will get in shape with joy and even forget that you are exercising! |
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Matrix
Reunion Matrix emerged in 1974 with the sound that became their explosive jazz fusion trademark. Making thier presence felt at the 1976 Monterey Jazz Festival, Matrix performed to large crowds and much acclaim, making significant waves in the new style of Jazz that dominated the '70s, opening shows for or shared bills with virtually all of the "name" big bands of the day - Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, and Maynard Ferguson - and such diverse artists as Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Weather Report and Pat Metheny. They were all over the place!
Reunions in 1992 and
2000 rekindled the group's energy, but that wasn't enough.
This long standing "family" had to gets it new music out to a
larger public once again. This CD is the result and powerful
evidence that the group is back - stronger than ever! |
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Antigone The Antigone is one of the most adapted texts in dramatic literature, having been transformed from Sophocles' original by, among others, Fredrich Holderlin, Bertolt Brecht, Jean Anouilh, and The Living Theatre. It remains resonant because its core issues - private conscience vs. public duty, blood ties and family fate, human relationship to the divine, the place of women in a male universe, the moral order of the community - transcend time periods. |
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The Akhmatova
Project Part dream, part memory, The Akhmatova Project tells the story of the triumph of the human spirit over the vulgar oppression of a totalitarian regime through the dangerous miracle of poetry; a poem of the individual heart played against the backdrop of history. |
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Earth
Dance The album title "Earth Dance" was inspired by the vision of the dance of life and the beautiful album cover artwork by Beth Amine incorporating earth scenes and dancers. The working title was Aotearoa (A Maori word loosely translated as "The Land of Light"). Earth Dance is the third album I have been privileged to make. My first album Soundscapes was released in '83 on Inner Circle Records and my second album Vision Quest has not been released yet. All three of these albums include pieces of music that were originally written for large-scale multi-media/dance performances. Earth Dance reflects strong Brazilian, Jazz, and World Music influences due largely to my travels and performances with so many wonderful musicians like Jorge Strunz, Airto, Steve Kujala, Ricardo Silviera and Junior Homrich. |
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Earth Dance could not have been created without the support of executive Producer Richard Buxton "the Wiz" who underwrote the album. He helped me make the environment comfortable and "simpatico" and a place where the music could come alive. His support allowed me to take the time to mix and finish the album to a high degree. The album was recorded at Sound Design Studios in Santa Barbara, California. The project started in July 1989 and was completed in February of 1990. Although the over all project took eight months to complete the majority of the recording took place during the period of one week with an additional week to complete the mix. Daniel Protheroe recorded most of the tracks. Dom Camardella, who co-produced the album, also recorded many of the overdubs. William Aura, Dom, and I did the mixing. |
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I was very fortunate to have the participation of so many talented musicians on my album. Their energy and spontaneity is well documented in the music. Many of the performances were first takes, like Steve Kujala's incredible flute solo at the end of "Caravan of Dreams", Gary Meek's stellar playing on "Inamorata", and Jorge Strunz's mind blowing solo on the opening cut "Passage". I also have to mention Jeff Elliott's lyrical phrasing and Charlie Bisharat's exquisite performances on "Beyond this Day" and "Caravan of Dreams". I am more than grateful to my mentor John Harmon who contributed the signature horn arrangement for "Earth Dance" featuring the horn players from Matrix. The release of the album came one day after the birth of my daughter and was celebrated with a sold-out release concert at the Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara. I hope listening to Earth Dance is inspiring and brings joy into your life. - Randy Tico |