Mcencroe / Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra / Armore - Mark John McEncroe: Dark Clouds in Life - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Some of the biggest stars of the Philly Soul movement are featured on this poignant, heartfelt compilation of songs that echo the sentiment of millions of Americans going through this uncharted time in our history. Soulful Songs For Social Distancing features such icons as The Three Degrees, Major Harris, Jean Carne, The Legendary Bluenotes, Hipnotic and others - as well as newcomers like Sonofa King, the late Ben E King's talented son. A guest appearance by the popular Parisian DJ Monsieur ZonZon remixing David Simmons and The Philly All Stars InchThe Love I Lost,Inch is one of the extra added highlights of this silky smooth compilation that serves to soothe our weary souls. Album Tracks 1. Are You Lonely? 2. When Will I See You Again (1998 Version) 3. Where Are All My Friends 4. Slow Motion 5. I'll Be Around 6. Up on the Roof 7. Just Don't Want to Be Lonely 8. Already Missing You 9. I Just Had to Hear Your Voice (Remix) 10. Waiting for My Lover 11. Hope That We Can Be Together Soon 12. The Love I Lost (Monsieur Zonzon Classic Refresh) 13. Someday We'll All Be Free

In My Symphonic Poems, this album that is Mark John McEnroe's fourth recording overall for Navona Records, the Australian composer explores worlds both internal and external. On each of the album's ten tracks, McEnroe has crafted a musical painting, a work of art that describes, as it were, his reflections on the subject alluded to in it's title. The concepts for these very personal compositions, which were brought to life by the noted Janacek Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Anthony Armore, fall into two basic categories. The five selections on the first portion of the talk of the wonders of the natural world, of bio-diversity, and of the power of the seasons. From the spry energy of 'That Old Indian Summer', to the majestic dignity of 'Movements in the Night', McEnroe's talent for creating compositions that evoke both image and emotion is on vibrant display. The second half features two tracks that also explore ecological terrain. Those are combined with three distinctively introspective compositions which musically portray the joys and difficulties that are a part of daily life. The tumultuous beginning of 'The Passing', which the composer says is Inchabout letting go of old ideas that are no longer relevant,Inch evolves, as the music becomes brighter, to reflect the promise of a hopeful future. 'Echoes from a Haunted Past' captures the frustration at not having resolved issues from the past. Those tracks bookend the playful, pastoral 'A Pageant at the County Fair.' In his rather brief career, Mark John McEnroe has composed pieces that have been performed by solo pianists as well as by full orchestras. My Symphonic Poems, the latest addition to his robust body of work, confirms that his capacity to portray both ambiance and emotion is truly boundless. Album Tracks 1. Summer's Last Hurrah 2. That Old Indian Summer 3. Mid Autumn's Deep Colour

Album Tracks 1. Symphonic Poem - the Passing 2. Symphonic Suite No. 1 - a Modern Medieval Tale 3.