When Evening Falls

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#		Title	Length
1		Autumn Colours	4:42	Play
2		Sleepy Eyes Lullaby	3:41	Play
3		Breath of Spring	4:03	Play
4		Guitar Lament	3:17	Play
5		Nature's Serenade	3:16	Play
6		Reflecting Absence	6:50	Play
7		Song of Hope	3:59	Play
8		Majestic Interlude	2:13	Play
9		Gentle Breeze	2:53	Play
10		Church Song	2:56	Play
11		Carousel	3:22	Play
12		Labyrinth II	2:07	Play
13		Come Stay a While	4:13	Play
14		Quiet Reflections	4:44	Play

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Description

Salvatori-Litchfield: WHEN EVENING FALLS - A new CD that beautifully celebrates the Classical Guitar and the Piano.

Presented as a SPECIAL Limited Edition CD Run - HAND AUTOGRAPHED & HAND NUMBERED - (strictly limited to 250 copies). These 250 "first run" CDs are SIGNED by Tom Salvatori and Iris Litchfield!

The long-anticipated collaborative release from Tom Salvatori (IL-USA) and Iris Litchfield (Bromley-UK) is now moving into the CD pressing process...with the expectation of an early 2007 production delivery and distribution. As the mixing and mastering processes are now completed, Salvatori Productions is pleased to be able to bring you an immediate and special 'advance CD' available EXCLUSIVELY through this CD Baby site for all of our fans who simply cannot wait!

And in appreciation for your early support of our new release, the limited edition of these 250 CDs are HAND SIGNED and HAND NUMBERED by Tom and Iris, making 'When Evening Falls' a great addition to your CD collection and a wonderful gift-giving idea.

THE STORY BEHIND THE COLLABORATION:

As a fan of music, over the years, Tom Salvatori (composer, IL-USA) has always enjoyed a steady diet of guitar-based music of all kinds, from rock to acoustic rock to classical guitar...although he'll even tell you that the occasional side dish of a piano piece has caught his attention from time to time...."Neil Young added a piano on 'Harvest' with 'A Man Needs a Maid' and Mark Everett (E) did so as well on 'A Man Called E' with 'You'll be the Scarecrow,'...and I've got to say, even though it has always been about the guitar for me, on both those albums, the piano songs quietly became my favorite."

Fast forward to our decade of aught, and, more so because his creative inspiration led him down the path of composing for the classical guitar, Tom has observed that inside his circle of classical guitar enthusiasts, most follow 'their' instrument with a somewhat singular focus...as do fans of classical pianists. "When it comes right down to it, if you forage the CD bins at the record store you notice that the artists who specialize in classical guitar are in a very different circle than their counterparts who specialize on the piano. In one bin, there are solo guitar artists catering to a guitar CD buying audience; and, in another, solo pianists appealing to piano CD buying enthusiasts. The two circles seem to be separated by a big bold line drawn between them. Gosh, even the father of the modern classical guitar, Andres Segovia, raised an eyebrow of those in the piano camp when he referred to the piano as 'a monster that screams when you touch its teeth...'"

To Tom, this division presented a personal challenge to take a step forward into ensemble work. After three solo guitar CD releases, he felt compelled to investigate the addition of ensemble accompaniment. 'Late Night Guitar,' Tom's 2002 CD, pursued the inclusion of ensemble accompaniment with the helpful hand of Michael Salvatori (Toms brother is a renowned commercial and video games composer...Flintstone Kids, Principal Financial...Myth, Riven, HALO, HALO II) as producer. 'Late Night Guitar' wound up dipping a toe in the piano pool by actually featuring some piano work (along with flute, oboe and cello) in the ensemble arrangements. And, guess what happened? SUCCESS! 'Late Night Guitar' hit #2 on the instrumental charts in 2002 and won the Childrens Music Web Award in the Classic Recordings for Children category and continues to sell at a consistent pace.

And now along comes Tom, preparing his 5th independent release (again produced by brother Mike) and this long anticipated follow-up CD, 'When Evening Falls' gets ready to hit the light of day. With that same swagger of an independent mindset, Tom takes no less than a head first dive into the deep end of the piano pool as he boldly steps laterally in his guitarist spotlight to provide an equal share of the ol bright beam to the beautiful and melodic compositions of UK classical pianist Iris Litchfield. Tom's belief that it would be a perfect choice was strongly based on the fact that Iris' piano compositions became, in his eyes, a case of addition, not subtraction. "I never looked at it as a risk at all...it was a win-win consideration for both of us...based upon the compatibility of our writing styles, Iris' work actually helps define and structure the flow of the CD, which goes from guitar to piano and back again so very freely and effortlessly."

When asked to comment, Iris added "Weve not only brought the two worlds of piano and guitar together, weve crossed continents to do so, which brings the world closer together, wouldnt you say?!? Working together has provided all the benefits of introducing our music to new audiences here and there. And through my working relationship with Tom, I have been introduced to the highest level of quality resources in the music industry with the likes of (our producer) Mike and the inspirational and visual work of (cellist/arranger) John Catchings...so to say the least Im pleased with every aspect of this project, from start to beautiful finish!"

So what can be said of the outcome?

When it comes right down to the verdict, this out-n-out, fifty-fifty, even-steven collaborative effort plays back and forth something like a heavyweight bout between Tom and Iris as they trade punches (er, tracks...i.e. Iris composed the odd tracks, Tom composed the evens) is simply stated:

- If the old math of 50+50=100, then the new math that becomes crystal clear on 'When Evening Falls' winds up ascending more so into the infinity range of something the math wizards scratch their heads over...called synergy...wherein the sum of the whole is actually much greater than the sum of its parts.

In layman's terms, let's just say 'When Evening Falls' is true blue, it is achingly timeless, and it is rightly poised to set, in concrete, a brand new shiny milepost in the long road of contemporary instrumental releases for years to come. Tom's guitar and Iris' piano soothingly, comfortingly, and quite melodically, present one quiet little masterpiece after another. It is tidily organized by a compatible compositional styling, not to mention the basic tenets of "everything we need in life we learned in kindergarten"...namely: politely sharing our space and taking turns. The ride down the long road with Tom and Iris is made even better with the over-arching Cello work of John Catchings* (Nashville, TN) as he more than shows up to play nice in their musically friendly sandbox. He delivers the goods as he weaves his warm and tender cello arrangements into accompaniment on several of the tracks. Other special instrumental performance appearances on the CD include the bass of Craig Nelson (track 6), the viola of Monisa Angell (track 13) and the violin of Pamela Sixfin (also track 13). Beautifully composed, arranged and recorded (yes, only real instruments are used, folks!), this CD is ready to stand the 'test of time.' Lovers of the Piano and Classical Guitar will perhaps argue long into the night as to which instrumental camp this CD belongs...but the beauty of this collaborative effort is simply stated by both Iris and Tom..."Quietly enjoy...its all good!"

ABOUT THE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT - EXCERPT FROM THE CD LINER NOTES:

While history itself brings us the give and take, the rise and fall, and the ebb and flow...the history of music can chime in anytime with a comparable contrast of its own...namely the Piano and Classical Guitar. Although both instruments have been celebrated over time for their powerful delivery of multi-voiced composition, each is nestled comfortably and deeply in its own musical circle, championing and then tending to its own unique audience.

'When Evening Falls' is a collaborative music project that provides a friendly nudge to these two circles. It represents a give and take between Piano and Guitar as communicated by two kindred-spirited composers each adept in the art of conveying their music through their instrument of choice. Iris has never touched a Guitar and Tom has never played a Piano, yet both breathe life into their art through the delightful music that is produced on their respective instruments. As composers, they share a unique quality and style that not only renders a compelling theme, but then ensures it is soothingly nurtured through its rise and fall.

The Piano and Guitar...when Iris and Tom bring these circles together, a synergy occurs, a 'sweet spot' for lack of elevated patter...resulting in a calming ebb and flow of timeless and beautiful music chronicled in this CD release for our listening enjoyment.

- Lester Ismore, SOUND ADVICE

*Mr. Catchings appears courtesy of Chapter & Verse Media, Inc., Nashville, TN, USA.