Monday 27 June 2011

Nyman: The Piano


Six original compositions for solo piano, by Michael Nyman, from the award winning film by Jane Campion.

English composer Michael Nyman has developed into one of the most popular, if not important, composers of film music, and his film score for the 1992 film the Piano is without doubt the most famous and familiar of his compositions. The tone of Campion’s film is perfectly emphasised by Nyman’s style and though much here is beautiful and rich, it is a haunting and foreboding sound picture that reflects the greys of sea, sky and spirit.



Big My Secret
Deep Sleep Playing View
Silver-fingered Fling View
The Attraction Of The Pedalling Ankle View
The Heart Asks Pleasure First: The Promise/The Sacrifice View
The Mood That Passes Through You View

Friday 24 June 2011

Francis Poulenc: Trois Novelettes

The Trois Novelettes are typical of their composer's charm-with-a-twist and illustrate his accessible yet multi-layered piano writing.
Edited by Millan Sachania, with introduction by Caroline Potter. Revised edition 1999.

Arnold Bax: Album Of Seven Songs

Album Of Seven Songs arranged for high voice and piano. Arnold Bax
A Christmas Carol
A Milking Sian
Roundel
Shieling Song
The Enchanted Fiddle
The White Peace
To Eire

Madeleine Dring: Seven Shakespeare Songs

Madeleine Dring's settings of seven songs from the plays and poems of Shakespeare, written for medium voice with Piano.

Songlist
Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind
Come Away, Death
Crabbed Age And Youth
I Was A Lover
Take O Those Lips Away
The Cuckoo
Under The Greenwood Tree

Wednesday 22 June 2011

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Series: Pop Specials for Strings
Score & Parts

Arranger: Ted Ricketts

Disney's hottest show just gets hotter, and its infectious tunes are loved by teens everywhere. Your string orchestra can perform three of the best-known songs with this outstanding montage from Ted Ricketts, including Breaking Free, Start of Something New, and We're All in This Together. Dur: 4:00

DRUM TUNING: The Ultimate Guide

DRUM TUNING
The Ultimate Guide
Series: Percussion
Medium: Softcover with CD

Composer: Scott Schroedl

This book/CD pack is designed for drummers of all styles and levels, as well as recording engineers and producers. It contains step-by-step instructions along with over 35 professional photos that allow you to see the tools and tuning techniques up close. The 29-track companion CD contains demos for listening, so you can read and hear the differences in sounds. Covers: preparation; drumhead basics; drum construction and head properties; tom-toms; snare drum; bass drum; the drum set as one instrument; drum sounds and tuning over the years; when to change heads; and more.

Featured in Modern Drummer's 2003 Product Extravaganza!

MICHAEL W. SMITH - WORSHIP

MICHAEL W. SMITH - WORSHIP
Series: Songbooks and Folios
Publisher: Brentwood-Benson

Artist: Michael W. Smith

This songbook features 12 songs from the 2001 live recording: Above All • Above All (Studio Version) • Awesome God • Breathe • Draw Me Close • Forever • Let It Rain • More Love, More Power • Open the Eyes of My Heart • Purified • The Heart of Worship • Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus.
 

















WE ARE THE WORLD

WE ARE THE WORLD
Series: Easy Pop Specials For Strings
Score & Parts

Composer: Lionel Richie
Composer: Michael Jackson
Arranger: Robert Longfield

In 1985, an unprecedented collaboration of recording artists created this benefit project for African famine relief. Now 25 years later, the recording industry has stepped up again with a remake of this powerful anthem to aid the relief efforts for Haiti. Here is an ideal new version for strings that makes an inspirational program piece for school orchestras.