Wendy
Loomis is a San Francisco-based composer who has won the ASCAP award for
composition 4 times, released 16 CDs, and has performed with various ensembles
nationally and internationally. That is one impressive resume. Would her latest
release High Tech High Touch continue
to build on that consistency or keep setting the bar higher for this talented
lady?
High
Tech High Touch served as my introduction to Wendy. It would
prove to be a fascinating disparity of instrumental music. Going from the High
Tech (CD 1) to High Touch (CD 2) was like listening to two different artists; this is the entire
point of naming each CD something entirely different so indeed it comes as
advertised.
High
Tech
is spacey ambient electronic music, done very well. Wendy explores the varying
degrees of tone, layers, and volume that a synth can create. The technology at
the disposal of artists today is phenomenal,
but believe me, it
takes intelligence and pure talent to create something that makes sense to an
audience. When you hear music like this you desire something with substance and
meaning and Wendy is able to get just that to a prospective listener.
Music such as this is easily applicable to movie
soundtracks or commercials, but
again, it has to be good! Wendy’s talent is apparent right from the start as the
curtain opens with “Omar Sosa” (a Cuban -born composer, bandleader, and jazz
pianist).Based on that first track I
found it interesting that it was on the tech CD, not the touch CD. So, with
that thought in mind, this is where an artist uses their improvisational
techniques and musical talent to create something new and fresh and still be
able to acknowledge the artist they are honoring. A tricky thing to pull off at
times, but again, Wendy comes through with flying colors, or should I say “with
colors flying.”
Keep in mind this is two EP configured discs, 8 tracks
each, so what you get is like sitting and listening to one 60+ minute CD.Because the music is so dissimilar it has to
stand on its own as one single entity of work that showcases the artists'
affinity for offering a listener polar opposite of musical styles within the
realm of keyboards.
High
Touch is all acoustic piano instrumentals that are rooted in classical and new
age. This is music I am accustomed to hearing quite often so it has to be done
very well. Again, Wendy proves that she was not taking any chances by putting
out something so different in style and sound. The piano playing is elegant,
tasteful and very soothing. The 8 tracks are sheer beauty flowing seamlessly,
as it should be with this type of music.
High
Tech High Touch hits the mark for a wide range of listeners
and it is all done very well by Wendy Loomis. So, to answer my own question,
yes, she sets the bar very high for herself and any other artist to attain
simply on variety alone, for one musical package. Wendy gets an A+ for talent
and overall musical satisfaction from this listener’s chair.
Los Angeles, CA - Of the many gifts given to the world by the Detroit music scene, from the compositions of Duke Ellington to the raw punk power of The Stooges and current Hall Of Fame nominees The MC5, one of the most enduring has been the unforgettable voice of Mitch Ryder. Whether performing with or without his Detroit Wheels, Ryder has been one of the most dominant figures in the Motor City’s bountiful music scene for the last 4 decades, stuffing the world’s musical stockings with such sweet hits as “Devil With A Blue Dress On,” “Jenny (Take A Ride)” and lots more! This year he proudly presents a collection of brand new recordings to celebrate the spirit and soul of Christmas, called Christmas (Take A Ride), which finds the blue-eyed crooner offering fresh takes on holiday classics made famous by Elvis Presley, Stevie Wonder, and Bruce Springsteen along with seasonal favorites “Let It Snow,” “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer” and more! Christmas (Take A Ride) will be available on both CD and digital starting October 26 via Goldenlane Records, a division of Cleopatra Records, Inc.
Also be sure to watch for a new album from Ryder featuring very special guest appearances by James Williamson (The Stooges), Sylvain Sylvain (NY Dolls), Walter Lure (Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers), Joe Louis Walker, Brian Auger and more!
Track List:
1. What Christmas Means To Me
2. Blue Christmas
3. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
4. Someday At Christmas
5. Jingle Bell Rock
6. Santa Claus
7. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
9. Sleigh Ride
10. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
11. Let It Snow
12. Put A Little Love In Your Heart
Jann Klose reveals the music video for his latest single, “ Love High”, shot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Watch the music video for “Love High” here:
The music video for Jann Klose's “Love High” - the second single off his latest studio album “In Tandem” - came together after Jann reached out his friend, collaborator, and Tony Award winning choreographer, Yo-EL Cassell. Now a professor at Boston University, Yo-EL connected Jann with recent BU graduates Director/Producer Klaudyna Astramowicz and Director of Photography Wyatt Ward. Both came onboard to create the music video for “Love High” which features several NYC-based dancers and actors. The shoot took place in a single day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and centers around a dreamscape setting in which the lead character connects with lovers of the past and future during a daydream. Edited by Deijah Lee-Carroll, the world premiere of the video took place Oct 14th at the famed NYC venue The Cutting Room.
“'Love High' is about that moment in a relationship where you realize the physical aspect will most likely outweigh the emotional! You reach a point in the relationship where you have to let go because it can only go so far,”explains Klose.
Klose gathered some of SA's top musicians while recording “Love High” and the single features Sakhile Nkosi (who also performs with AKA) on bass, Ezra Erasmus (Idols SA, John Legend) on keys, Leagan Breda (Lira, Trevor Noah) on drums and Raymond Green (Idols SA) on featured electric guitar. Produced by RJ Benjamin, mixed by Rici Martins and mastered by Ben Kesler.
Jann Klose also announces all the dates for the “In Tandem” Acoustic SA Tour. Catch him live at the following venues:
Cape Town Leg Thu, 15 Nov: Café Roux, Noordhoek, Cape Town Ticket Price: R130 Tickets on sale from webtickets
Sat, 17 Nov: Masterclass at Music Exchange, Cape Town Sat, 17 Nov: The House Of Machines, Cape Town Sun, 18 Nov: Cottage Club, Kommetjie
Gauteng Leg Wed, 21 Nov: Rusty Hook, Honeydew, Johannesburg Thu, 22 Nov: Café Barcelona, Pretoria Ticket Prices: Limited Tickets on Pre-sale at R80 from https://www.howler.co.za/JannKlose22Nov Remainder available at the door on the night at R100 **Space is VERY limited, so get your tickets now
Fri, 23 Nov: The Local Culture, Greenside, Johannesburg Ticket Prices:Limited Tickets on Pre-sale at R80 from https://www.howler.co.za/JannKlose23Nov Remainder available at the door on the night at R100 **Space is VERY limited, so get your tickets now
Sun, 25 Nov: 11am - The Local Market At Silverstar, Krugersdorp Sun, 25 Nov: 2pm - Beerhouse, Fourways
Jann Klose is elated to have his brand-new studio album “In Tandem” released worldwide. Fans can download and stream the album, which features a selection of top South African artists such as Karen Zoid and Tamara Dey, on their favorite digital platform. “In Tandem” also features a duet between Jann and legendary Renaissance vocalist Annie Haslam on a cover version of Peter Gabriel's “Don't Give Up,” which has also been released as a single.
The wait is finally over after almost a year's worth of work going into the writing and recording of the album, and Jann is ready for people to hear all the songs on “In Tandem”! “I am so excited to release 'In Tandem' to the world! Making this album has been the most beautiful creative experience of my life and career thus far. Working with all these great guest artists from three continents has opened my mind in ways I never expected. I think this is my most honest work to date and I hope everyone enjoys listening to it as much as we did making it.”
Watch the music video for “Take Me 2 Forever”:
Jann spent time in SA last year recording his 6th studio album in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, in addition to lending his time and supporting the work of Desmond Tutu's TutuDesk foundation. The album features a selection of SA's finest with RJ Benjamin as producer, songwriting contributions from James Stewart (The Usual), Ziyon (Liquideep), Karen Zoid (who also features on the song she co-wrote), and collab feature from Tamara Dey.
“In Tandem” Tracklisting: 01. Love High 02. Dear Mel 03. Don’t Give Up (feat. Annie Haslam) 04. What Have You Got to Say? 05. Never Fall 06. You and I (Cosmic Love) (feat. Tamara Dey) 07. Hochzeitslied 08. Pour the Champagne (feat. Karen Zoid) 09. After the Last 10. Take Me 2 Forever 11. What it Is 12. Win This Fight (feat. The RJ Benjamin Voices) 13. Wedding Song (Hochzeitslied English Version)
“In Tandem” is out now on digital and CD. Download or stream Jann Klose's brand-new album “In Tandem” now – http://smarturl.it/JannKloseInTandem
Jann Klose is an award-winning pop singer-songwriter, who has released six albums and two EPs. Jann was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and the United States and now resides in New York City. His music has been streamed over 1,000,000 times online and his song “Make It Better” is featured on the Billboard Top 10 charting compilation album “Action Moves People United.” His new album “In Tandem” was released by Gallo Records in June 2018. Jann is an ambassador for Desmond Tutu's Tutudesk campaign.
Jann's most recent solo album, “Mosaic” featuring “Make It Better” entered the Roots Rock charts at #22 and won three 2014 Independent Music Awards. The record also made the first round of the 2014 Grammys® in the categories Pop Vocal Album and Album Of The Year.
His voice is featured in the movie “Greetings From Tim Buckley” (Universal) as the voice of Tim Buckley starring Penn Badgley and Imogen Poots. His songs have been heard on the Grammy® nominated “Healthy Food For Thought”compilation as well as MTV Cribs and movies “Dead Broke” (Warner Bros) featuring Paul Sorvino and “A Venue For The End Of The World” (BrinkVision) featuring Dick Cavett and Ian Anderson. Most recently Jann scored the music for the award-winning short “The Beauty of Disaster.”
He has performed as an actor and singer in touring companies of Broadway musicals, including “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” and “The Who's Tommy.” In 2005, the off-Broadway production “Moonlight Interior,” a musical based on Klose's music, premiered in New York City.
Jann Klose has periodically collaborated with members of classical rock group Renaissance and tours regularly in the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia. He has worked with a wide range of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates of Hall and Oates, Suzanne Vega, Paula Cole, Annie Haslam, Denny Laine and Steve Holley (Paul McCartney & Wings), Ann & Liz Callaway, Gary Lucas, Brett Dennen, Rusted Root, Vonda Shepard, Ben Taylor, RJ Benjamin, Karen Zoid, Tamara Day, Ziyon (Liquideep), Shekhinah, Amanda Black, Jeffrey Gaines, Bret Michaels, Rosanne Cash, The Byrds' Roger McGuinn, Marty Stuart, The Yardbirds' Jim McCarty, Pete Seeger and Les Paul.
Jann Klose reveals the music video for his latest single, “ Love High”, shot in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Watch the music video for “Love High” here:
The music video for Jann Klose's “Love High” - the second single off his latest studio album “In Tandem” - came together after Jann reached out his friend, collaborator, and Tony Award winning choreographer, Yo-EL Cassell. Now a professor at Boston University, Yo-EL connected Jann with recent BU graduates Director/Producer Klaudyna Astramowicz and Director of Photography Wyatt Ward. Both came onboard to create the music video for “Love High” which features several NYC-based dancers and actors. The shoot took place in a single day in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and centers around a dreamscape setting in which the lead character connects with lovers of the past and future during a daydream. Edited by Deijah Lee-Carroll, the world premiere of the video took place Oct 14th at the famed NYC venue The Cutting Room.
“'Love High' is about that moment in a relationship where you realize the physical aspect will most likely outweigh the emotional! You reach a point in the relationship where you have to let go because it can only go so far,”explains Klose.
Klose gathered some of SA's top musicians while recording “Love High” and the single features Sakhile Nkosi (who also performs with AKA) on bass, Ezra Erasmus (Idols SA, John Legend) on keys, Leagan Breda (Lira, Trevor Noah) on drums and Raymond Green (Idols SA) on featured electric guitar. Produced by RJ Benjamin, mixed by Rici Martins and mastered by Ben Kesler.
Jann Klose also announces all the dates for the “In Tandem” Acoustic SA Tour. Catch him live at the following venues:
Cape Town Leg Thu, 15 Nov: Café Roux, Noordhoek, Cape Town
Ticket Price: R130
Tickets on sale from webtickets
Sat, 17 Nov: Masterclass at Music Exchange, Cape Town Sat, 17 Nov: The House Of Machines, Cape Town Sun, 18 Nov: Cottage Club, Kommetjie
Gauteng Leg Wed, 21 Nov: Rusty Hook, Honeydew, Johannesburg Thu, 22 Nov: Café Barcelona, Pretoria
Ticket Prices: Limited Tickets on Pre-sale at R80 from https://www.howler.co.za/JannKlose22Nov
Remainder available at the door on the night at R100 **Space is VERY limited, so get your tickets now
Fri, 23 Nov: The Local Culture, Greenside, Johannesburg
Ticket Prices:Limited Tickets on Pre-sale at R80 from https://www.howler.co.za/JannKlose23Nov
Remainder available at the door on the night at R100 **Space is VERY limited, so get your tickets now
Sun, 25 Nov: 11am - The Local Market At Silverstar, Krugersdorp Sun, 25 Nov: 2pm - Beerhouse, Fourways
Jann Klose is elated to have his brand-new studio album “In Tandem” released worldwide. Fans can download and stream the album, which features a selection of top South African artists such as Karen Zoid and Tamara Dey, on their favorite digital platform. “In Tandem” also features a duet between Jann and legendary Renaissance vocalist Annie Haslam on a cover version of Peter Gabriel's “Don't Give Up,” which has also been released as a single.
The wait is finally over after almost a year's worth of work going into the writing and recording of the album, and Jann is ready for people to hear all the songs on “In Tandem”! “I am so excited to release 'In Tandem' to the world! Making this album has been the most beautiful creative experience of my life and career thus far. Working with all these great guest artists from three continents has opened my mind in ways I never expected. I think this is my most honest work to date and I hope everyone enjoys listening to it as much as we did making it.”
Watch the music video for “Take Me 2 Forever”:
Jann spent time in SA last year recording his 6th studio album in partnership with the Academy of Sound Engineering, in addition to lending his time and supporting the work of Desmond Tutu's TutuDesk foundation. The album features a selection of SA's finest with RJ Benjamin as producer, songwriting contributions from James Stewart (The Usual), Ziyon (Liquideep), Karen Zoid (who also features on the song she co-wrote), and collab feature from Tamara Dey.
“In Tandem” Tracklisting:
01. Love High
02. Dear Mel
03. Don’t Give Up (feat. Annie Haslam)
04. What Have You Got to Say?
05. Never Fall
06. You and I (Cosmic Love) (feat. Tamara Dey)
07. Hochzeitslied
08. Pour the Champagne (feat. Karen Zoid)
09. After the Last
10. Take Me 2 Forever
11. What it Is
12. Win This Fight (feat. The RJ Benjamin Voices)
13. Wedding Song (Hochzeitslied English Version)
“In Tandem” is out now on digital and CD. Download or stream Jann Klose's brand-new album “In Tandem” now – http://smarturl.it/JannKloseInTandem
Jann Klose is an award-winning pop singer-songwriter, who has released six albums and two EPs. Jann was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and the United States and now resides in New York City. His music has been streamed over 1,000,000 times online and his song “Make It Better” is featured on the Billboard Top 10 charting compilation album “Action Moves People United.” His new album “In Tandem” was released by Gallo Records in June 2018. Jann is an ambassador for Desmond Tutu's Tutudesk campaign.
Jann's most recent solo album, “Mosaic” featuring “Make It Better” entered the Roots Rock charts at #22 and won three 2014 Independent Music Awards. The record also made the first round of the 2014 Grammys® in the categories Pop Vocal Album and Album Of The Year.
His voice is featured in the movie “Greetings From Tim Buckley” (Universal) as the voice of Tim Buckley starring Penn Badgley and Imogen Poots. His songs have been heard on the Grammy® nominated “Healthy Food For Thought”compilation as well as MTV Cribs and movies “Dead Broke” (Warner Bros) featuring Paul Sorvino and “A Venue For The End Of The World” (BrinkVision) featuring Dick Cavett and Ian Anderson. Most recently Jann scored the music for the award-winning short “The Beauty of Disaster.”
He has performed as an actor and singer in touring companies of Broadway musicals, including “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” and “The Who's Tommy.” In 2005, the off-Broadway production “Moonlight Interior,” a musical based on Klose's music, premiered in New York City.
Jann Klose has periodically collaborated with members of classical rock group Renaissance and tours regularly in the U.S., Europe, Africa and Asia. He has worked with a wide range of artists including Pat Benatar, John Oates of Hall and Oates, Suzanne Vega, Paula Cole, Annie Haslam, Denny Laine and Steve Holley (Paul McCartney & Wings), Ann & Liz Callaway, Gary Lucas, Brett Dennen, Rusted Root, Vonda Shepard, Ben Taylor, RJ Benjamin, Karen Zoid, Tamara Day, Ziyon (Liquideep), Shekhinah, Amanda Black, Jeffrey Gaines, Bret Michaels, Rosanne Cash, The Byrds' Roger McGuinn, Marty Stuart, The Yardbirds' Jim McCarty, Pete Seeger and Les Paul.
It
has been two years since the music of David Lindsay came back into my world. My
first taste was Nightbound.
With the Last Passing of Summer David
went into Will Ackerman’s Imaginary Road Studios to create some more magic. The
consequences of going into that studio are nothing short of magnificent for any
artist. On hand were several talented artists besides Ackerman and
multi-instrumentalist and co-producer/engineer Tom Eaton.
The woodwinds of Jill Halley, cello of Eugene Friesen, the
violin of Charlie Bisharat, the percussion of Jeff Haynes, vocals of Noah
Wilding, and the electric guitar, cymbals, keyboards, piano of Tom Eaton are
major contributors to the overall sound and textures of the music. All of the
musicianship is outstanding on this recording, so expect a quality listen.
Once again as it was two years ago, simplicity is the
concept here. David’s guitar is gentle yet inspiring. The music will resonate
with you if you afford it a bit of introspection into the cover art and the
track titles. Nature is an ever-changing occurrence and with that thought, the
guitar playing can ebb and flow in the same way. If you listen to Last Passing of Summer you find that to
be very true.
“Through The Fields” is one of the more rhythmic tracks and
it serves as the quintessential acoustic guitar track. David’s guitar
continually builds in the track and gets stronger with each change of pace. I
found that my senses were aroused by this music. Most of the tracks are very
relaxing and hold their own however this is the one track that really stood out
for me.
“Sorrows of the Moon” was special because Will Ackerman
played lead guitar. It reminded of the Windham Hill days and the music that
influenced my tastes in music so much. “Chandos Lake” was another track with an
upbeat feel to it and well played.
So, what you get is the simplicity and beauty of the
acoustic guitar that is accentuated with numerous other instruments that create
a blanket of sound that the main instrument float over nicely. And yes, that
explanation is as nice as it all sounds folks.
As another season is ushered in, David Lindsay gives us the
colors and sounds to match the season on the Last Passing of Summer.
Acoustic instrumental music does not get any better and this album is
highly recommended.
01. For Joni 02. Blue Skies 03. To The Sun 04. Look To The Sky 05. Through The Fields 06. Reverie 07. Last Passing of Summer 08. Sorrows of the Moon 09. Chandos Lake 10. Still Point 11. Night Vision 12. The Wind Shapes the Pines
