Berg / Phillips / Hanslip - Clarinet - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Berg / Brahms / Paci / Tchorzewski - Brahms & Berg Works for Clarinet and Piano [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/13/2017

In the rapidly shifting tectonic plates of the global Afrobeats scene, few arrivals have been as seismic as that of Ahmed Ololade-better known to the world as Asake. With his breakout project Mr. Money With The Vibe, the artist didn't merely debut; he effectively recalibrated the tempo of the Nigerian pop soundscape. The EP functions as a masterclass in synthesis, pulling from the ornate, percussive history of Fuji music and grafting it onto the driving, bass-heavy architectures of contemporary Amapiano. It is a calculated, deeply rhythmic hybridization that manages to feel both nostalgic and jarringly modern.From a critical vantage point, Mr. Money With The Vibe is defined by it's brevity and density. Asake treats each track as a focused vignette, utilizing a vocal delivery that oscillates between a melodic, almost liturgical chant and the staccato urgency of a Lagos street orator. The production-characterized by sharp, frenetic percussion and deceptively simple melodic loops-creates a high-intensity atmosphere that mirrors the relentless pace of urban life. He avoids the pitfall of bloated experimentation; instead, he doubles down on a Inchstreet-popInch ethos, prioritizing accessibility without sacrificing the complex rhythmic interplay that gives the genre it's distinctive texture.Ultimately, Mr. Money With The Vibe stands as a pivotal document of the current era, capturing the transition of Afrobeats from a regional powerhouse to a dominant global force. By blending the aspirational Inchhustle cultureInch narrative with an increasingly sophisticated sonic palette, Asake established a blueprint that has since influenced a new wave of artists. The project is a testament to the idea that authenticity, when paired with relentless precision, remains the most effective currency in contemporary music.Includes the singles, InchSungba (Remix),Inch InchPeace Be Unto You (P

This delightful and lighthearted album features virtuoso clarinetist David Shifrin performing Carl Nielsen's Clarinet Concerto in a newly arranged accompaniment for chamber orchestra. The dramatic work unfolds unpredictably in short, contrasting episodes that allow the soloist to explore a range of moods and colors. We are then treated to Nielsen's charming Six Humorous Bagatelles, written for his children. From the simply put InchHello, HelloInch to the final InchMusical Clock,Inch these endearing pieces radiate good humor and adventure. Nielsen's early Fantasy Pieces with their varying moods and harmonic twists reveal Nielsen's romantic side, and his Serenata in Vano for wind quintet shows off Nielsen's affinity for wind instruments and his quirky, playful sensibility. InchIf there is a bel canto school of clarinet playing, Shifrin is surely it's finest exponent.Inch (The Los Angeles Times)