A continuation of the Symphony series, this recording consists of mainly instrumental selections including Simon and Garfunkle’s “The Boxer” and a Brazilian Samba. A fine group of songs that accentuate a diversity of musical forms and rhythms. [audio:/recordings/symphony_v4/2 Inka Horn Trumpet.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v4/3 When The Moon Dies.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v4/5 Yesterday.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v4/7 Morenada Of The Carnival.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v4/8 Delicate.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v4/9 Capricious Little Farmers.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v4/12 Saint…
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A peaceful recording containing mostly instrumental works. Volume Three contains an Andean version of “Yesterday” and a piece by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar.” Contemporary and traditional songs are interwoven in this high quality recording. [audio:/recordings/symphony_v3/1 The Lonely Sheppard.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v3/3 The Departure.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v3/5 Yesterday.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v3/7 Celebration Of Yamor.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v3/8 Whisper.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v3/9 For A Few Dollars More.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v3/12 African Inka Rhythm.mp3|titles=The…
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Demonstrating the range of Andean instruments, Volume Two contains familiar songs like the theme song from the western movie “The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly.” A completely instrumental recording featuring masterful flute and string work. [audio:/recordings/symphony_v2/1 Mallku-Young Condor.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v2/2 Alturas-Highlands.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v2/4 Vuelo De Condores-Flight Of The Condor.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v2/5 Virgens Del Sol-Virgins of the Sun.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v2/7 La Bocina-Horn of…
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The first of four volumes, this instrumental recording is a collection of twelve beautiful pieces. Digital quality sound highlights flutes and strings. Songs range from traditional to classical piece by Amadeus Mozart. [audio:/recordings/symphony_v1/1 Puma Pungo.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v1/2 Ramis.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v1/4 Marujita.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v1/7 Quebrada De Humahuaca.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v1/8 Encuentros.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v1/8 Pilgramage.mp3,/recordings/symphony_v1/11 Mi Raza.mp3|titles=Puma Pungo,Ramis,Marujita,Quebrada De Humahuaca,Encuentros,Mapuches,Mi Raza|artists=Andean Symphony|autostart=no| loop=yes] Song List: Puma Pungo Ramis…
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Recorded in 1991 in Boulder, Colorado, this was the first recording I participated in shortly after meeting the group Markahuasi. The CD is an accurate representation of the music we played during those years, including a large selection of songs that included vocals. In this regard the recording is closer to “traditional” Andean folk music…
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Recorded in San Francisco, California, at the end of 1993. The CD shows a more polished approach to putting music to tape. Leaning more toward the instrumental aspects of Andean music, the CD is emblematic of the songs we were playing at the time. An excellent representation of different Andean countries, most of the melodies…
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Following the success of our first holiday CD, Volume II was recorded and released in 2011. The album features more Christmas melodies interpreted with Andean instruments. While the original CD of 2005 contains a majority of holiday classics, Volume II contains some pieces that are less renown, such as “Bring a Torch” and “O Come,…
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Recorded in 2009, this CD was an attempt to duplicate the formula used in the making of the Contrasts CD by selecting songs that were both Andean and contemporary. The melodies are a variety of traditional as well as recognizable tunes interpreted with Andean instrumentation. Bolivian string virtuoso Fernando Torrico participated in the making of…
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One of my favorite CDs. Recorded in the fall of 2005 in Tijeras, New Mexico. This work was done after many years of live performances of traditional Christmas melodies. It was obvious that people were interested in a holiday recording so I set to create it. The album has proven to be incredibly popular. The…
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This work was a result of a trip to Bolivia in the winter of 2002. It was during this trip that I met one of Bolivia’s premier charango players, Fernando Torrico. A musician who owned and operated his own studio, I asked Fernando to collaborate on a new CD. His parts were recorded in Bolivia…
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