MBR: The Library CD Shelf

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The Library CD Shelf

Glide
Damjan Krajacic
www.damjanmusic.com
FlipSwitch (publicity)
PO Box 2207
Bloomington, IN 47404-2207
$TBA www.flipswitchPR.com

Glide is a sumptuous, instrumental music CD album featuring Zagreb-
born, L.A.-based performer Damjan Krajacic on the flute. With the
smooth flute notes as a highlight, Glide drifts through a variety of
Brazilian, Cuban, and jazz rhythms, while never losing sight of
Krajacic's classical and Balkan roots. Cresting with energy, Glide
transitions between style variants with exceptional elegance, and is a
choice pick especially for anyone who loves original takes on
international music. Highly recommended. The tracks are
"Glide" (4:40), "Come Play" (6:29), "Lara" (5:00), "About
Time" (5:57), "Morning Smile" (2:54), "Inspire" (6:07),
"Heartbeat" (5:48), "Resemblance" (6:23), "In Life" (5:56), and
"Goodbye" (5:58).

Sing for Your Lives!
Vagabond Opera
www.vagabondopera.com
Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
$16.09 www.rockpaperscissors.biz

Sing for Your Lives! is the latest album by Vagabond Opera, a cabaret
troup that delights in blending elements of Eastern European folk with
the latest trends in klezmer, elements of grandiose classical opera,
and even the upbeat cheer of showtune musicals. The result is a wildly
carefree, exotic, holistic fusion of styles, lifting the listener in a
sweeping tide of passionate joy. The tracks are "Red Balloon", "Tough
Mazel", "Beard & Moustache", "Coimbra", "Penny", "King of the
Gypsies", "Spirit Dances Evermore", "Lullaby", "Hanumonsoon", "The
Last Dance", and "Sing for Your Lives". Also highly recommended for
international music collections are Sevara Nazarkhan's "Tortadur" and
Vlada Tomova's "Balkan Tales".

Ayah Ye! Moving Train
KG Omulo
www.kgomulo.com
c/o Rock Paper Scissors (publicity)
511 West 4th Street, Suite 2
Bloomington, IN 47404
$TBA www.rockpaperscissors.biz

Native Kenyan performer KG Omulo regularly packs American dance floors
full to capacity whenever he performs with his rich, moving baritone
and his rhythmic Afrofunk style. His new album Ayah Ye! Moving Train
continues his efforts to shake up the status quo in politics by
speaking up and singing out. Omulo believes strongly in the role that
faith has to play as well the drive to shape the world for the better.
Elements of rock and reggae interweave into his unique Afrofunk to
create an album that speaks directly to the heart and soul. Highly
recommended. The tracks are "Intervention" (3:44), "Moving
Train" (3:53), "Cleary Boulevard" (3:36), "Ready To Love" (3:00),
"It's a Relief" (3:01), "Quality Women" (3:38), "Walkway" (3:03), "No
Means No" (3:00), "Ayah Ye!" (3:23), "Stop Me Now" (2:55), and "Do You
Feel?" (3:24).

Carried Away
Janice Faber
janicefaberpiano.com
c/o The Creative Service Company
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
$11.48 thecreativeservicecompany.com

Carried Away is a beautiful album of original, solo piano music by
dedicated pianist Janice Faber. Drawing upon her intense study of
classical music, as well as her decades of experience performing at
church services, weddings, and community events, Faber has crafted a
soulful, sweeping experience that transports the listener's
imagination to thoughts of peace and joy. Carried Away is a truly
wonderful listening experience, highly recommended especially for
public library music collections. The tracks are "Looking Forward",
"Gift of Joy", "Morning Prayer", "Imagining", "Carried Away",
"Nocturne", "Steadfast", "Passing Through", "Gracious Gift", "Peace Be
Still", "Hero", "Tomorrow's Hope", "Gentle Soul", "Neverending",
"Strand of Three Chords", and "Night Music".

Fab Fan Memories: The Beatles Bond
Louise Harrison, host
WannaBeats Records
c/o Dennis Scott Productions
$14.95 www.thewannabeatles.com

Fab Fan Memories: The Beatles Bond isn't just a Beatles music album -
it's a tribute to one of the greatest bands of all time, by fans, for
fans. Louise Harrison hosts interviews, stories, and extended
discussion of fond memories of the Beatles, which are the primary
focus above and beyond the Beatles song performances by The Liverpool
Legends. The result is a nostalgic and satisfying reminiscence, as
well as the perfect gift for any long-standing Beatles aficionado.
Highly recommended.

Hi Fly
John Stein, et. al.
Whaling City Sound
Mixed Media
20 Lockmere Road
Cranston, RI 02910
$15.27 www.mixedmediapromo.com

Hi Fly is guitarist John Stein's third recording with bassist John
Lockwood and drummer Ze Eduardo Nazario. Keyboard player Jake Sherman
adds his own flair to the band's arrangements, creating a soaring
musical experience that expands on elements of jazz with a strong vibe
of pure joy. Hi Fly is a pleasure to experience, brimming with energy
to recharge the listener after a long day, and highly recommended. The
tracks are "Speak Low" (6:13), "Skippin'" (5:11), "Hi Fly" (5:46),
"Lazy Afternoon" (4:46), "Laura" (5:52), "Threesome" (6:42), "Plum
Stone" (5:00), "Sea Smoke" (7:05), "Love Letters" (5:39), and "Funkin'
It Up" (5:23).

Eclectic Eve
Christopher Lapina
c/o The Creative Service Company (publicity)
4360 Emerald Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
http://thecreativeservicecompany.com
$24.32 CDbaby.com

Composer and keyboardist Christopher Lapina presents Eclectic Eve, a
holistic album of new age, neo-classical, jazz, solo piano, shifting-
time-signatures, and much more - some parts are percussion-only or
swinging choral, while others are ensemble pieces with guitars, bass
and sax. The melodic pastiche fuses into the story of a woman's
journey through life as she strives to become more creative, wiser,
and grounded in the course of her life. The title of "Eclectic Eve"
encapsulates its journey, message, and variety, resulting in a
listening experience to remember and treasure. Highly recommended. The
tracks are "Highland Return" (4:20), "Hand in Glove" (5:20), "Rolling
Blue" (6:01), "This Time" (7:16), "Highland Variation #9" (3:14),
"Before You" (4:04), "My Darling Esmerelda" (5:36), "Lucy Turns
Eclectic" (4:21), "Highland Variation #1" (2:54), "Moon and
Spoon" (4:42), "String Theory" (4:54) and "She's Often Here" (1:57).

Songs of Saints and Scholars
Steven C. Warner, Director
Karen Schneider Kirner, Associate Director
World Library Publications
3708 River Road, Suite 400
Franklin Park, IL 60131-2158
9781584594260 $17.00 www.wlpmusic.com

Songs of Saints and Scholars: A Celtic Pilgrimage with the University
of Notre Dame Folk Choir is a hauntingly beautiful album of deeply
spiritual music. The songs evoke Celtic heritage as well as Christian
reverence, resulting in an emotionally uplifting experience from
beginning to end. The tracks are "The Lorica of Ballyloughlin" (2:20),
"Cead Mile Failte" (2:55), "A Walking Prayer" (2:48), "Bi Iosa Im
Chroise" (4:09), "Psalm 23: Se An Tiarna M'Aoire (The Lord Is My
Shepherd)" (5:18), "Bless the Corners of This House" (2:06), "A Iosa,
Mhic Mhuire (To Jesus, Son of Mary)" (4:31), "A Circle
Blessing" (2:45), "Rian Phadraig (Song of Patrick)" (3:16), "Those Who
Love and Those Who Labor" (4:11), "From East to West" (4:06), "Deus
Meus, Adiuva Me" (4:04), "Each Step of the Journey" (3:03), and "To
Christ, the Seed" (2:20). Also highly recommended for Christian music
lovers is the album "Touch Jesus" (9781584594222, $17.00) by W.
Clifford Petty.

It's a Love/Hate Thing
Dearly and Denny
Canyon Records Productions
3131 West Clarendon Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85017
$15.63 www.canyonrecords.com

It's a Love/Hate Thing is the latest music album of Round Dance jam
songs by the reputable singing duo of Dearly and Denny. Their songs
blend real life emotions of heartbreak, healing, and wonder into the
rhythmic drum score. It's a Love/Hate Thing is a powerful and
motivational work, and a choice pick especially for Native American
music collections. The tracks are "Straight Cruisin'" (4:12), "Pouring
My Love" (3:54), "Hickey Snaggin'" (4:46), "Court Date" (4:43), "The
Classroom Blues" (4:32), "All My Babies' Mamas" (3:00), "Love Hurts,
Dude Part II" (4:22), "S2o" (4:17), "All Apologies" (5:21), "Hickey
Engagement" (4:51), "Wisconsin Sky II" (3:26), and "When You're All
Alone" (4:18).

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