Greg Clinton
Essays & Contemplations
© 2002 Greg Clinton (822981000622)
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A collection of eleven instrumental tracks ranging in style from smooth jazz to fusion to progressive rock, capped with a closing orchestral style work.
tracks
- 1 Celebration
- 2 Theme: Looking Ahead
- 3 Interplanetary Jam
- 4 City Nights
- 5 Hectic Day
- 6 Meditation
- 7 Passing Whimsy
- 8 The Wind (Where It Likes)
- 9 Theme: Looking Back
- 10 The Five Drummers
- 11 A Grief Observed: Lament for Strings, English Horn and French Ho
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Greg Clinton's Essays & Contemplations Reviewed at Green Man Review Website, Carried by iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster
"Just right for an hour of meditation."
- David Kidney, Green Man Review
Lawrenceville/Athens, Georgia - Yes, it's happening. People who've never heard of Greg Clinton listen to their first sample track from Essays & Contemplations and then go and buy the CD. There's a charm happening here - at places like Border's Bookstore, CDBaby.com, and SongCritic.com. And now, these delicious instrumental jazz-rock tracks have become available at Apple's iTunes music store!
Read a review of Essays & Contemplations by senior reviewer David Kidney at www.greenmanreview.com. Highlights:
"The music here is a blend of soft jazz and the sort of soundscapes that were found in the progressive rock of another decade. ... Pat Metheny is an influence on Clinton's guitar playing."
"'City Nights' is a moody guitar piece showcasing Clinton's fretwork. Very tasty."
"Again Clinton's guitar is the standout instrument, perfectly representing the contrasting moods; first thoughtful and sad, then lifting the spirit in hopefulness."
Essays & Contemplations has been:
- Circulated in the U.S., Europe and Asia
- Featured in a one-hour exclusive spotlight on public radio (WUGA FM)
- Featured on the "Oasis Jazz Volume 8" CD
- Played on internet radio - still played daily! (Dynamic Independent Radio at www.wdyn.net , also www.live365.com , www.thessv.com )
- Played on Radio Penguin, Novosibirsk, Russia
- Carried by Border's Bookstore, Barnes & Noble Books, CDBaby, Amazon.com, and ChurchoftheNations.com, among others!
- Featured as a soundtrack for an international satellite teleconference
- Used as a "soundtrack" for live childbirth (no kidding!)
- Played at parties and special events!
Greg performs on guitar and flute in north Georgia with jazz band Zamar Athens and as a solo artist, with upcoming events in Athens and Lawrenceville. As of January 2006, Greg is performing every Saturday at the Bistro Solterra restaurant in downtown Lawrenceville.
Zamar Athens has appeared on the front page of the Athens Banner Herald and the Red and Black. Greg has also performed with recording artists Bill Hart (Bill Hart Project, Adam Nitti), Art Grider, Amy's Confession, Brad Hagen (Trances Arc), Pat Strawser (Volare, Set on Edge, Rock'n'Roll Summer), Steve Shiver, Tracy Reynolds, and others.
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Progressive Jazz/Rock at its best!
author: Harlan SmihThis album reminds of some of my favorite fusion/prog-rock artists without being derivative in the slightest. If you enjoy Yes, Rush, Mahivishnu Orchestra, King Crimson or Weather Report, than this album is for you. Truly innovative.
Musical Wonderland
author: Ricky HallEssays & Contemplations is a musical wonderland of tasty arrangements and bold melodies. As a musician and song writer, I found myself fully engaged in the listening. Greg Clinton has a beautiful project that is a joy to listen to and more importantly put in the car during a long trip. This is an album worth having and sharing with others. I highly recommend it to all music lovers and players sacred and secular. It’s rich!
Indescribably amazing
author: Teng Leang KhooWhat can I say.. It is a phenomenal CD. A refreshing change with a wonderful touch of originality. Can't get a better deal than this.
An original ecclectic collection performed with heart and finesse.
author: Rick WootenThis collection of music is a rare find. It is original, thoughtful music from the heart, but at the same time an ecclectic mix performed with clarity and finesse. Like other fine music each listening reveals new layers, nuances and and surprises - a treat for the mind and soul.
Refreshing, fantastic imagination!
author: Eddie BurnetteThis is one of the few cd's I can listen to every day. This record was done with such taste and wonderful textures that you are sure to love the musical journey it will take you on.