The Tracks

1. Bulls & Bears (11:56) Large, small & mid-caps all have their moment. Fast-moving electronic high-techs drive the opening session. But, like most rallies, this one hits a speed bump of concern. Small cap solos & duets take on an occasional international flair, until the reliable blue chip orchestrals regain momentum. Again, the techs march in classic step toward a broad-based record close.
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2. Affections (5:50) Romantic composers such as Liszt and Chopin have always struck a balance between a fast-moving background and a softly flowing melody. This creates the illusion of moving quickly and slowly at the same time. When moved by affections, one's heart beats fast, though actions are slow and smooth.
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3. Alien Dance (3:12) Electronic sounds and effects have always been Hollywood's signature for sci-fi. A piano plays dance partner in this rhythmic fantasy. Video Link

4. Good News (3:25) All the feel-good sounds come together when welcome news brightens one's life. Things always seem brighter at Christmas.
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5. Carny (5:25) Life in the center ring is always in 4:4 time. Outside the ring, it may be in 3:4, or even 11:8, slightly out-of-step. Never too happy; never too sad... always proud and ready for a spotlight.
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6. Autumn Night Breeze (4:24) Like a persistent ocean breeze, ebbing and flowing, rising and falling. Echoing voices howl through the trees. Each cresting wave marks a new waterline in the sand. No one knows how strong the next wind, or how big the next wave will be.
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7. Classical Equity (3:28) The classical sounds can always stir emotion. Decades of film scores have set the standard for triggering our mood swings. Take stock in that fact.
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8. Two at a Time, Please! (2:55) A series of electro-orchestral duets eventually breaks into a free-for-all. This two-part invention can't remain so for long.

Concerto No. 1 for Piano and Electronic Orchestra:

9. Determinato (8:41) 1st Movement. Tell the string section to go home. Here the piano goes it alone with an array of electronic instruments. At times, it's hard to tell if it's a feud or a fugue. Both sides of the aisle are extremely playful.
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10. Eleganza (9:43) 2nd Movement. Usually the most boring and neglected movement of any concerto is the 2nd. The variety here is like a romance novel with twists and turns at every page.
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11. Vivo (7:19) 3rd Movement. It's a race to the finish!
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Total Running Time 66:10

 
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