VA - SCI 32 Flare (2018)

Robert Strobel's Refugees, a dynamic piano composition reminiscent of Takemitsu, explores the human drama of displacement in profoundly thought-out rhythmic and melodic structures. Continuing with the musical tradition of the 20th century, Keith Kramer transcends Olivier Messiaen's harmonic heritage in his oboe/piano duo L'etere del Tempo. Rejuvenated by Matthew J. Jaskot perambulates a futuristic universe of musical expression in seven diverse piano variations, miraculously springing forth from a simple pentatonic melody. In contrast, Jonathan Graybill draws inspiration from ancient Cherokee mysticism and lends a mysterious voice to the black-capped chickadee in Tsigili'I, illustrating its mythological association as a messenger of wisdom and truth.

Track List:

1 Rhapsody No. 1 - Jake Tilton 06:15
2 Refugees - Chad Spears 08:07
3 L'etere del tempo - Charles Huang 09:55
4 Rejuvenated (Variations on a Youthful Theme) - Matthew J. Jaskot 07:49
5 Tsigili'i (Black-Capped Chickadee) - Jonathan Graybill 04:06
6 Song of the Avadhut - Valentina Verlan 14:03
7 When All Else Fails (Take Your Time) - Matt Hightower 06:54
8 Dreams Interrupted: I. Wide Awake! - Alison Brown Sincoff 03:15
9 Dreams Interrupted: II. Sweet Dreams - Alison Brown Sincoff 01:37
10 Dreams Interrupted: III. Sleepwalking - Alison Brown Sincoff 02:31
11 Dreams Interrupted: IV. Whole Lotta Walkin' Goin' On - Alison Brown Sincoff 01:27
12 Dreams Interrupted: V. Lullaby - Alison Brown Sincoff 04:10