Darn That Dream: Solo Piano Vol. 1, by Neil “Nail” Alexander

Darn That Dream: Solo Piano Vol. 1

by Neil “Nail” Alexander

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Darin Wilson Every track in this album is packed solid with musical richness. I don't know why Neil's head hasn't exploded by now. Favorite track: Everyman (The Flight Of The Falcon).

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My very first Solo Piano CD! If you buy the whole CD you'll also get 5 (that's FIVE) Bonus Tracks, including extra tunes and alternate takes; PLUS: Special PDF Liner notes written by Paul Stark [http://www.paulstark.name] AND a lead sheet for my classic tune "Whisper Of Angels." Ya can't lose. Plus, each track is available for "Pay What You Want". If you should choose to go that way. :)

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1.	Darn That Dream (Version 1) 07:32	info	buy track
2.	Stop For A Moment (And Listen) 04:20	info	buy track
3.	A Question Of Energy 03:20	info	buy track
4.	Whisper Of Angels 11:51	info	buy track
5.	Everyman (The Flight Of The Falcon) 04:23	info	buy track
6.	Sirabhorn 07:15	info	buy track
7.	The Traveler's Tale 03:21	info	buy track
8.	My Foolish Heart 05:18	info	buy track
9.	Blues For Martha 05:24	info	buy track
10.	Darn That Dream (Version 2) 06:35	info	buy track
11.	Epilogue 07:07	info	buy track

about

My very first solo piano CD! Inspired by lots of people.
About the work:
The idea of making a solo piano record is not new for me. It goes back to 1978, when I found myself alone in a sunlight room at Hampshire College in Massachusetts. I played for what felt like hours. I was 18.

“Darn That Dream” is in fact about this dream – my dream of recording solo piano music. I wanted to strike a balance between my own personal style, a contemporary classical aesthetic and more traditional jazz approach, using the harmonic concepts that I’ve been developing over the last few years. But it was only when I got past the fear of not it being technically perfect that I was able to record music that genuinely reflects my personal musical vision.

The finished CD is a blend of original music, some favorite jazz
compositions anda handful of improvisations. Tracks 2,3,7,9,10 & 11 were improvised. There is a web page at:
nailmusic.com/NAILblog/darn-that-dream-1
with lots more info. Thanks for listening!
Read what folks are saying:
nailmusic.com/reviews/

credits

released January 5, 2013

Recorded January 4th & 5th 2011 at The Falcon, Marlboro NY
Recording engineered by Neil Alexander; assisted by Allen Wentz
Mixed October 2011 by Ryan Ball at the Gearbox, Paramus NJ
Mastered April 2012 by Silas Brown/Legacy Sound New Rochelle NY

All songs C & P 2011 Neil Alexander/Meate Dream Music B.M.I.
except:
"Darn That Dream" by Jimmy Van Heusen & Eddie DeLange / Range Road Music, INC., Jerry Leiber Music, Silver Seahorse Music LLC, Scarsdale Music Corporation;
"My Foolish Heart" by Victor Young & Ned Washington / Patti Washington Music, Catherine Hinen Music, Chappell & Co.;
"Sirabhorn" By Pat Metheny / Pat Meth Music Corp;
and "Brise De Coeur" By John McLaughlin / Borderline Music BMI

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about

Neil “Nail” Alexander Newburgh

“All music is crossover”. I'm Neil Alexander, a pianist, synthesist and composer from Newburgh, NY. I've played thousands of gigs in every style in 30+ years of making music, & have had ample opportunity to see where different styles intersect and how music crosses over. My music ranges from hi energy jams to greasy funk; sweet ballads, ambient electronica, drum 'n' bass & more. Have a listen. :) ... more