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Track #6, "Dark Kat Revisited" from Apocalyptic Hayride was
on WRTI's Jazz Hot 11 (new releases -- a
show is based on listener responses) for 3
months -- they think it holds the record for the longest! It went to #3
for two weeks in a row. .
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Tracks
1.
Groovulation Lives
~ music by
Tom Reese, lyrics by Naimon Lyons
Players: Tom, Kirk, Dave,
Laurie & Aaron (drums & vocal)
Inspired by graffiti on a freeway bridge. Motivational writing off the wall.
2.
Blissard ~ by Aaron Walker
Players: Tom, Kirk, Dave,
Laurie & Aaron
This tune was written emphasizing a lyrical melody with lots of changing meters.
The beautiful rolling melody leaves you feeling "blissed out." The band dubbed
this one "drummer's revenge"
in the studio (did I mention changing meters?).
3. Just Blues ~ by Dave Lewis
Players: Tom, Kirk, Dave &
Aaron
We let the guys loose on this one. Features Dave playing the melody on the B-3,
with burnin' solos.
4.
Lullaby in Clay ~ by Tom Reese
Players: Tom (ocarina),
Kirk, Dave, Laurie & Aaron
A delightful samba written to feature an 1860 Austrian ocarina. Tom has a
collection of
28 Austrian ocarinas, ranging in sizes & shapes. This ocarina is the largest &
sweetest,
deepest sounding instrument.
5.
(Don't) Throw up on Your Shoes ~ music & lyrics by Tom
Reese
Players: Tom (flute & Elvis
interpretation), Kirk, Dave, Laurie & Aaron
A little re-bop, a little swing, a little Zappa, this humorous tune has a little
something for everyone.
6. Dark Kat Revisited ~ by Tom Reese
Players: Tom, Kirk, Dave,
Laurie & Aaron
Inspired by our three black cats, Clarissa, Bonnie & Dexter.
Originally recorded on our CD, "Dark Kat," this version,
with Dave & Aaron ... ... S M O K E S !
7.
Abigail Judge ~ by Turlough O'Carolan, arr by Kirk Reese
Players: Tom, Kirk, Dave,
Laurie & Aaron
A rock feel breathes new life into this tune from the Baroque period. Turlough
O'Carolan was a blind Irish harpist from the 16th century who wrote songs
dedicated to people he met in his travels. This performance takes Abigail far
from her roots, putting her solidly into this century!
8. Elegy 9-11/a.m. news ~ by Tom Reese
Players: Tom (flutes) &
Marti Hess (English horn)
A dedication to those that lost their lives & loved ones during the attacks on
9-11. Inspired by Simon & Garfunkel's 1970's masterpiece, "Silent Night/6:00
news."
9. Peace of Mind ~ music & lyrics by Tom Reese
Players: Yolanda London
(vocal), Kirk, Dave & Aaron
A spiritual cry for help from above. Divine musical intervention.
A word from Yolanda London – Yolanda is thrilled to lend her voice to
such an amazing project. A professional free-lance performing artist, Yolanda
has done mostly theater work. Hailing originally from Lancaster, PA, Yolanda has
moved out west to the hot desert in Arizona where she is currently working to
obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She would like to thank Tom Reese and
the Reese Project for the wonderful opportunity.
Recorded at The Music Centre (Exton, PA) in three sessions
in August 2004.
Engineer: Glenn Ferracone, The Music Centre. Mastering: Glenn Ferracone
& Chuck Jopski, Summer House Sound. Layout: Laurie Reese.
Back Photos: Steve Davis. Cover Art: "The Haycart," Hieronymus Bosch.
Producer: Tom Reese
Special thanks to Betty Haines, Glenn Ferracone & Naimon
Lyons.
Also, special thanks to the "Martini Czar," Andrew Gerofsky,
and the Alois Jazz Club for supporting America's greatest art form: Jazz.
"The master of the monstrous... the discoverer of the
unconscious."
-- Carl Gustav Jung, on Hieronymus Bosch
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