Inspirational
Five Inspirational CDs
written and produced by Peter Link.
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“Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltry
and an instrument of ten strings.”
Psalm 33:2
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Bobby Stanton: SHEPHERD
Solo guitar with orchestra, played by world-class guitarist, Bobby
Stanton and orchestrated by Peter Link. Ten of your favorite hymns
beautifully performed in new and refreshing styles. Additionally,
vocalist Julia Wade joins on one of the songs and Link/Stanton also
perform the beautiful Ton-y-Botel Suite for solo guitar and orchestra.
The style of the CD is a mixture of folk, classical and world music
providing a gentle meditational and prayerful atmosphere for the
listener.
Since the days before David was king, shepherds have sat, tending
their flocks, and played on their flutes and stringed instruments. We
can still hear them calling to one another across continents, their
music soaring into the night, conjuring up images of Galilee, Lebanon,
Persia, Mesopotamia, Africa -- with the enchanting sound of lyre,
harp, psaltry and lute wafting through our imaginations.
Today the tradition continues: the modern day equivalent to these
ancient instruments being the six string acoustic guitar. The sound
has changed ever so slightly, but the haunting ability to stir the
soul remains. And so we offer you hymns of praise, songs of
inspiration and music for meditation and prayer, played by a master
craftsman and world-class musician, Bobby Stanton.
The hymns range from an ancient Irish melody to classical composers to
early 20th century composers.
For Information on the composers of the
Hymns on this album, click on the "More Info" button.
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About Bobby Stanton
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You may have heard him featured on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home
Companion" or playing in one of several Broadway musicals. You may
have also caught his magical fingers strumming with the likes of Mark
O'Connor, James Taylor, Richie Havens, Noel Redding, Bo Diddley, Susan
Tedeschi, Maureen Mcgovern, Donny Osmond, The Platters, Fabian,
Charlie Daniels, only to name a few. In his spare time (what spare
time could he possible have?) he shares his talent and technique as a
teacher of guitar at Berklee College of Music in Boston where he was
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Listen to the Music
Click on the titles to listen to samples:
HARPSTRINGS
Lyman Brackett
OH DREAMER
Traditional Irish Melody
SHEPHERD
Lyman Brackett
HIS KINGDOM IS FOREVER
Martin Luther
ALL IS WELL
Traditional Welsh Melody
CHRISTMAS MORN
William V. Wallace
MANNA
Louis M. Gottschalk
SATISFIED
Walter E. Young
POTTER
Louis Spohr
TON-Y-BOTEL SUITE
Traditional Welsh Melody
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“ Julia
Wade is one of those rare and gifted crossover
vocalists who can handle both worlds (Classical
and Pop) with great style and grace. On top of
it all, she is a singer who has the ability to
get deeply into the lyric and magically inspire
the listener.” |
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Upon
The Mountain
features twelve new inspirational songs
performed by Julia Wade in a unique fusion of Pop, Classical and
Folk textures that will appeal to and inspire all ages. Written
and produced in New York City by composer, Peter Link, the CD
soars with beautifully crafted melodies, inspiring lyrics taken
from the Bible, with orchestra and chorus. Enjoy familiar biblical
passages in a fresh new way!
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About Julia Wade
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JULIA
WADE is a singer/actress who spans a number of different
musical genres – from classical to pop. She has
performed nationally and internationally in opera, cabaret,
concert work, and musical theatre. On the opera stage,
Julia was featured at the Rome Opera in Kurt Weill’s
LADY IN THE DARK and at the Palermo Opera, where the show
was televised on RAI TV throughout Italy. Julia has performed
with the Boston Pops Symphony Orchestra under the direction
of Keith Lockheart at Carnegie Hall. She has also been
a guest artist at Merkin Concert Hall and CAMI Hall in
New York City. Julia's solo cabaret concerts have taken
her across the country as well as numerous performances
at Don’t Tell Mama, a well-known cabaret in New
York City. Julia recorded her debut solo CD, The Greatest
Thing In The World, with composer Peter B. Allen. Julia
recently recorded 3 Broadway cast albums, POMPEII, the
story of the day that Mount Vesuvius erupts, AFRICA PLUMBRIDGE,
and SUNDOWN -- voted One of the Ten Best Theatrical Albums
of 2004 -- the story of the historic gunfight at the OK
Corral. Recently, Julia performed a song from her new
CD, Upon The Mountain, on television at the 13th Annual
Movie Guide Faith and Value Awards show in Hollywood.
The show airs on the PAX Network. Currently, Julia holds
the position as principal soloist at The First Church
of Christ, Scientist (the world headquarters) in Boston,
MA.
If you would like to hear Julia sing each week in the Christian Science Sunday
Services Internet Broadcast,
click here
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To
find out more about Julia please visit her website:
www.juliawade.com
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Quotes
from Listeners
Thank
you so much for a gorgeous album. Upon the Mountain is transcendental,
enchanting, exquisite! Julia your artistry, your voice, your
diction, all wonderful. Peter, your compositions are beautiful,
thought-provoking, inspiring.
Karena Mendoza
Theatrical Composer, Singer/Songwriter
Chicago, IL
Upon
the Mountain is wonderful!
Lee Bedient
Laguna Hills, CA
I
received my CD and it is great. I cannot wait to play it for
our church solo.
Kathy Sparks
Benton, KY
The
CD is absolutely fabulous. I have listened to it numerous times
and it just gets better and better. …I know it was a tremendous
amount of work from start to finish but I'm sure you feel every
minute was worth it because it is just outstanding!
Annie Layman
Westcliffe, CO
The
first word that comes to my mind, when listening to Julia &
Peter's music, is simply, beautiful. Then others quickly follow
-- emotive, expressive, and celebrating the divine in a way
that provides a deeply transforming journey to the listener.
Mindy Jostyn
Singer/Songwriter
Hudson, NY
The
songs are so inspiring and each word clearly defined. We love
it all!
Deendie and Ken Hack
Orinda, CA
The
three CDs arrived today and I sat down immediately to listen
and follow with the words to the most exquisite recording I
have ever heard!… Words really fail me to tell you how
moved I was. With Julia's beautiful voice and [Peter’s]
background music it simply could not be improved upon.
Kathy Allison
Houston, TX
You
have brought much comfort to many thru this CD.
Carley Stone
Westcliffe, CO
My
favorite song is "Who Rolled The Stone."
Alex Guidos, age 9
New York, NY
Upon
The Mountain was a delight to listen to… There’s
a relaxed, conversational style in many of the songs which I
find very effective. And [Julia’s] “classical”
chops are used sparingly but also very effectively. Peter’s
sensitive arrangements perfectly complement [Julia’s]
more relaxed and mature presentation…and [her] interpretations
enhance his compositions. Congratulations.
Jimmy Roberts
Composer of Off-Broadway's longest running revue,
I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
(Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle nominee, Best Musical Revue)
New York, NY
Well what a trip, folks! Stirring, exciting,
evolved, crisp, elegant,
Big-Thinking!
Gordon Imrie
Hinsdale, IL
How
blessed we are to have such beautiful contemporary music.
Keep it up.
M. L. Gustafson
Palm Desert, CA
The
CD is gorgeous…and it's just what I need to be listening
to right now--something uplifting, inspiring and true…Julia’s
wonderful voice takes me right to the top of the mountain--to
a fresh, clean space. Peter’s orchestrations sound amazing
to me. I'll be listening to this CD many times over.
Karen Deamant
New York, NY
It all "works": the wonderful lyrics, the rich, inspired
singing, the supportive singers and certainly the spiritual,
healing "spine" that unites all the elements so well.
Congratulations. It took me a few times listening before I realized
I'd never heard the lyrics... all original efforts. Wow. Excellent.
I really enjoyed "Who Rolled the Stone" and was delighted
that you included a Chinese violin in "Upon the Mountain."
I first heard the violin years ago when I visited the Bejing
Symphony during a rehearsal and love the mysterious quality
of it… Thanks for giving the world such love and joy!
John Holmstrom
Author (When Prayers Are Answered),
& Documentary Film Maker
Hollywood, CA
Aside
from the fact that her voice is lovely and the music is so good,
Julia enunciates so that you can understand the words. That
is something I can't seem to do when I listen to much of the
current music. It seems as though most singers do not know how
to sing so that you can understand them. On the other hand,
perhaps they don't have much to say, so it really doesn't matter.
I particularly liked "A Hole in My Life" and"
Who Rolled the Stone."
Arlene Stauder
St. Louis, MO
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During the year before she passed on, Mindy Jostyn spent much of her time
working on a new solo CD called "Coming Home" which was relased
October of 2005. Like "in His eyes", "Coming Home" is a
collection of non-denominational "folk hymns".
Produced and orchestrated by Peter Link, it's flavored
with musical influences from around the world and features
Jostyn on lead vocals, all of her instruments, and a host
of guest artists.
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“A
glorious explosion of sound that embraces everyone in
a ‘Hallelujah’ of harmonies.
...a roller-coaster ride through R&B, pop and gospel.”
Wayman
Wong,
New York Daily News |
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“
Julia
Wade’s IN SILENCE
is spectacular”
HealingMusic365.com
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Because
of unprecedented demand from fans and friends, who wanted to
hear more of this kind of music, this CD is now available to
you!
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Mind
Fire Song List
Click on the gold titles to listen to
samples :
1.
FREE
sung by The Jenny Burton Experience
2. THE RIVER * [Title song from the musical] -- sung by Jenny
Burton
3. IN SILENCE
sung by Julia Wade
4. REVELATION** [From “The River”]
sung by The Jenny Burton Experience
5. SWEET PURITY
sung by Peter Link
6. PURPOSE***
sung by Jenny Burton
7. A STILL SMALL VOICE [ Live from “The River” at
Lincoln Center]
sung by Debra Byrd
8. MAKING EVERY MOMENT COUNT
sung by The Jenny Burton Experience
9. TAKE ME UP [Live from “The River”, The Promenade,
NYC ]
sung by Jenny Burton and Cast
10. SATISFIED****
sung by Jenny Burton
11. STEP INTO THE DAWN
sung by The Jenny Burton Experience
12. THIS IS ALL I ASK [ Live from “The River” at
Lincoln Center]
sung by Lawrence Hamilton
13. WHO WILL HEAL THE WORLD
sung by The Jenny Burton Experience
*
Nigerian translation by Baba Olatunji
** Lyrics by Saint John
*** Music by H. Walford Davies / Lyrics by Arthur C. Ainger
**** Lyrics by Mary Baker Eddy
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