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Barbara Thompson describes 'Heavenly Bodies' as a significant album which showcases a broader and more orchestral concept, featuring strings & brass.
Barbara Thompson describes 'Heavenly Bodies' as a significant album representing two and a half years of soul-searching and experimentation. The album showcases a broader and more orchestral concept, featuring real strings and brass. Thompson, considering herself a composer/player, emphasizes the use of percussion over drums and distributes rhythmic interest among various instruments.
The Appia Suite, inspired by Swiss artist Dominique Appia's paintings, reflects the fantasy, humor, and beauty of the artwork. Thompson incorporates improvisations throughout, with solos from Peter Lemer and Paul Dunne. The compositions aim for space and beauty, providing music suitable for any time of day or night.
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Additional Details
Label: Intuition
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 50 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 03/20/91
UPC: 4011687201525
Description
Barbara Thompson describes 'Heavenly Bodies' as a significant album which showcases a broader and more orchestral concept, featuring strings & brass.
Barbara Thompson describes 'Heavenly Bodies' as a significant album representing two and a half years of soul-searching and experimentation. The album showcases a broader and more orchestral concept, featuring real strings and brass. Thompson, considering herself a composer/player, emphasizes the use of percussion over drums and distributes rhythmic interest among various instruments.
The Appia Suite, inspired by Swiss artist Dominique Appia's paintings, reflects the fantasy, humor, and beauty of the artwork. Thompson incorporates improvisations throughout, with solos from Peter Lemer and Paul Dunne. The compositions aim for space and beauty, providing music suitable for any time of day or night.
Track Listing
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Additional Details
Label: Intuition
Genre: Jazz
Run Time: 50 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 03/20/91
UPC: 4011687201525
