Creating the tracks for Quicksand really came out of improvisation and experimentation. Initially the songs were not meant to be shared. Eventually, needing fresh material for performing at receptions and special events, I was able to put together a collection that I could release. Here I am performing Quicksand from the “Quicksand” CD. All of the cuts are original compositions completely performed and produced by me. This is by far the most popular cut from the CD. Thanks for listening!
Advent Studio Recordings began in 1992 as an independent label with the release, “Just A Little Longer.” Since then more than 35 full length albums have been produced for various independent artists.
The styles represented here are from the baroque and classical era in music.
Genre: Classical: Baroque
Release Date: 2013
Three composers are represented in this collection: Johann Sebastian Bach, George Frideric Handel and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The contrast between the Baroque and Classical style periods is represented here in both interpretation and instrumentation. And although, the same flute was used to play all of these pieces, the contrast is still evident. The baroque sonatas employ the use of harpsichord, while the Mozart selections use piano for accompaniment. Originally for flute quartet, the sonata by Mozart uses a piano reduction for accompaniment. The reduction itself is true to the original, although it was not personally reduced by Mozart. As a bonus, two pieces from Die Zauberflöte, K. 620 are included. They serve as interlude between the baroque composers.
Johann Sebastian Bach, a prolific composer, saw himself as a dutiful craftsman. This recording was approached in the same manner. The idea here was to make, as much as possible, every aspect of each performance intentional. The production style for this collection is uncommon in classical recordings. Both the flute and piano parts are heard with exceptional clarity and detail. Also, the treatment of the different genres is unique to each piece.
David E. Gonzalez
Genre: Classical: Baroque
Release Date: 2013
