Al Conti
Scheherazade
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Alluring sounds of guitar, piano, dulcimer, exotic hurdy gurdy, sitar, tribal drums and other Middle Eastern percussion fill this musical landscape to tell one woman's triumphant story like it has never been told before.
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SCHEHERAZADE TOPS THE NEW AGE REPORTER CHARTS AT #1 ON OCTOBER 2008!
One kingdom, one ruler, the strength of one woman to conquer them all!
Al Conti's third album is his most compelling and seductive album yet. Listeners will find the songs captivating and haunting with Middle Eastern/World drums and melodies - you can almost smell the sweet scent of incense in the air!
In the timeless winds of the desert night begins one woman’s brave journey to life. Through the wisdom of 1001 tales, Scheherazade will free herself from the tragic fate of the women who have preceded her. The destiny of all women now rests on her courage and strength.
From the first note to the last, Al Conti’s album brings together exotic instruments such as the hurdy gurdy, udu, sitar and tablas as well as violins and cellos, moving ambient vocals and soulful guitar solos. Ranked at the top of the New Age charts, Al’s music has now become a favorite of many radio stations, reviewers and a growing number of fans.
Al Conti is a recipient of two ASCAP Awards for his work. His latest album Scheherazade topped the New Age Reporter Top 100 Chart at number one in October, 2008. His album Poeta was used as part of NPR's fundraising efforts in 2007 and his recording Quest for Orpheus, from the same album, received a “Best of 2007” Award from Mystic Soundscapes Radio. The album Poeta headed the top 10 of 2007 lists at KCCK Radio and Origen Music, and was a featured selection at WMNR Radio throughout Connecticut in April, 2008. Reviewers have praised Al’s work as “delicious, peaceful music,” “intricate,” “personable,” and expressing a “lovely humanity and positive spirit.” In 2008, Al Conti joined Kevin Bacon, Jessica Alba, Will & Grace's Shelley Morrison and other celebrities lending his name to the Until There’s A Cure foundation to help raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness and research.
A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, now living in Vermont, USA, Al has appeared in many theatre productions as well as television commercials and shows such as CBS' daytime drama 'As The World Turns.' Al began seriously working on music 17 years ago, but it was not until a near death experience that he undertook music full time. Al comes from a family of deeply talented individuals. His grandfather was a concert pianist while Al's mother was a ballerina and his father a professor and poet. His extended family includes the late 1800's Argentinean famed writer Miguél Cané. As a result, Al has been surrounded by an eclectic blend of music, literature and art since he was very young.
Through deep reflection and an awareness of the world around him, Al transfers emotions and images into music that soothes the soul.
Al currently divides his time between New York City and Vermont.
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SCHEHERAZADE
author: Jose GomezAl Conti has done it again!!! His latest CD, "SCHEHERAZADE", is compelling, mesmerizing, intriguing and a must for your collection. He takes you on a wonderful ride with his melody and orchestrations that relax and transport you to place from where you don't want to return. With every CD release of his, I simply can not wait to hear the next one!! All I can say is: Thank you, once again, Al Conti!!!