ANNA DAGMAR: Anna Dagmar Songbook

Anna Dagmar

Anna Dagmar Songbook

© 2008 Candlelit Publishing (634479812569) (format: CD-R)

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31 of Anna Dagmar's songs. IN PRINT. (sheet music with accompaniment CD's).

tracks

1 All I Am Is the Air I Breathe Accomp
2 Amazed Start Note
3 Amazed Accomp
4 Brick By Brick Accomp
5 Brown Trees Accomp
6 Can We Be Old Friends Accomp
7 Crash Accomp
8 Daydream Accomp
9 Don't Turn Away Start Note
10 Don't Turn Away Accomp
11 Facing An Angel Start Note
12 Facing An Angel Accomp
13 Falling Star Accomp
14 For Bill
15 I Can't Let Go Accomp
16 I Just Know Accomp
17 I Will Be the One Accomp
18 If You Leave Me Start Note
19 If You Leave Me Accomp
20 Just After the Fall
21 Let the Waves Come in Threes
22 Loser
23 Middle of the Landing
24 Middle of the Landing
25 Midtown
26 More Beautiful Than the Sun
27 More Beautiful Than the Sun
28 One More Time in the Air
29 One More Time in the Air
30 Shadow of a Doubt
31 She Remembers Hopeful Eyes
32 She Remembers Hopeful Eyes
33 She's Got It in Her Soul
34 Smile For Free
35 Waiting For Snow to Fall
36 We're Alright Now
37 Welcome Stranger
38 With Love
39 Words Are Easy

notes

Since 2001, Anna Dagmar has rapidly become known from New York all the way to Stockholm as a virtuosic pianist, prolific composer, and engaging vocalist. Her recent EP, with producer Ben Wittman (Lucy Kaplansky, The Story), was named a Top Album of 2006 in Collected Sounds Magazine and was awarded two Honorable Mentions in the Unisong International Competition.

It was the continuous prodding, however, from musical peers, dedicated fans and well-known performers such as Theo Bleckmann, that convinced Dagmar to release her sheet music, complete with an accompaniment CD. The Anna Dagmar Songbook features 31 unique vignettes, with memorable vocal melodies and gorgeous piano textures. There is also a condensed version with jazz-style leadsheets, making Dagmar’s music accessible to professionals, amateurs and fans alike.

At the Songbook Release concert, vocalists Deadra Hart, Rebecca Comeford and Misty Ann Sturm rendered interpretations as diverse as their musical backgrounds. From traditional art song to cabaret, Broadway and jazz, these performers have appeared at venues including Lincoln Center and The Hague, and have been featured soloists with the Chicago Symphony, Utah Opera Company and Cincinnati Pops.

Anna Dagmar’s music is serious listening that is still light on the ears; comparable to the genre-crossing sounds of Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein. More importantly, her new songbook makes a timeless contribution to New York’s vibrant cultural community.

"Anna Dagmar is not just a songwriter. She's a composer."
- Leslie Mendelson, fellow musician and leader of Emma Peel

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  • Impressive Musical Contribution
    author: Raymond Steiner

    Impressive musical contribution from the super talented Anna Dagmar. This songbook provides sheet music and vocal arrangements for professionals yet truly approachable for the beginner and everyone in between. I even enjoy listening to the accompanient music just on its own. All that is missing is Anna's beautiful voice. Of course that can be heard on her other releases. Highly recommended!

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