LAURA SULLIVAN: Feast of Joy & Love

Laura Sullivan

Feast of Joy & Love

© 2007 Laura Sullivan (634479480454)

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Soft and soothing piano and ethereal vocals with other acoustic instruments such as violin, saxophone and percussion.

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The songs of "Feast of Joy and Love" are organized as a menu, including appetizers, first & second courses and dessert. The music is inspired by joy and love and consists of Laura’s own compositions along with 5 classical arrangements: a medley of Bach pieces called "Bouquet of Bach", "Ala M'Ode to Joy", based on Beethoven's "Ode to Joy", "Waltzing with Beethoven" adapted from the Sonata Pathetique, "Albinoni's Secret Smile" which is an arrangement of the traditional Albinoni's Adagio with a surprise joyful key change, and a new arrangement of Greensleeves. Piano and vocals are performed by Laura Sullivan.

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  • Laura Sullivan did it again, a great followup to Mystical America
    author: Paul Meydrech

    The entire CD is great. I first fell in love with Laura's style with Mystical America. I'm pleased to say this CD is a fantastic follow up. Choosing a favorite is not easy as the entire CD flows but Cafe'desArtistes melts me into my recliner. Thanks Laura

  • Beautiful!!!
    author: Kathy Parsons

    “Feast of Joy and Love” is pianist/composer Laura Sullivan’s fourth release to date, and I think it’s her best so far. Consisting of seven original compositions and five arrangements of classical melodies, this CD exudes warmth and feelings of contentment and joy. Along with Sullivan’s piano, “Feast” features the debut of her ethereal vocals along with quiet orchestrations, samples and effects, and percussion; Eric Sullivan provides back-up vocals, Anthony Blea appears on violin and Noel Jewkes on saxophone. “Feast of Joy and Love” is presented as a four-course “meal” that begins with “Bouquet of Bach,” a medley of that composer’s “Minuet in G” and “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Beholding.” Piano, strings, keyboard, and Laura’s beautiful vocals bring these well-worn classical gems right up-to-date and give them a carefree spirit. “Cafe des Artistes” is a tender duet for piano and violin that celebrates the special place in Mexico where Laura and her husband became engaged. With the rhythm of a graceful waltz, the two instruments create a sweet, heartfelt dialog. The melody for “Waltzing With Beethoven” is based on the slow movement of “Sonata Pathetique,” and piano with gentle keyboard accompaniment is all this piece needs to soar. The “First Course” section of the CD begins with an enchanting layered vocal arrangement of “Greensleeves.” The instrumentation on this is very spare, allowing the angelic voices to take wing. “Pinot Noir” is an elegant yet sultry duet for piano and sax - a perfect slow-dance with that special someone! “Morning in the Meadow” begins with the sound of birds chirping and becomes a piano solo with subtle keyboard washes - music doesn’t get much more peaceful or serene than this - sigh! The “Second Course” opens with “Albinoni’s Secret Smile,” based on “Adagio” by Giazotto and Albinoni. Layers of heavenly voices with light instrumentation make this one of the stellar highlights of this album - wow! “Porch Swing Night Romance” celebrates the simple pleasure of sharing a porch swing with someone you love - pure contentment. “Dessert” includes “A’la M’Ode to Joy,” a delicate but exuberant arrangement of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” “Last Kiss” ends the “meal” with a bittersweet piano solo that is reflective and somewhat more ambient than the other pieces - another beauty! Laura Sullivan has outdone herself with “Feast of Joy and Love”! Highly recommended!

  • "BAM!!!"
    author: Jesse Gomez

    More fine original music by the beautiful and talented Laura Sullivan who masterfully mixes medleys, adaptations, arrangements and interpretations of other classic compositions into this CD as well. With the addition of other musicians and vocalists, she brings together all the ingredients for a delightfully joyous lovefeast and leaves you hungering for more!!

  • Buy this CD!
    author: Craig Dayton

    I first heard this CD's selections on the Internet webcast "Nightscapes" with Anne Williams. The beauty of this CD pulls you in. I sincerely believe you need to have this CD as part of your collection.

  • Bouquet of Charm and Surprise
    author: Andrew Maday

    With this fourth CD, Feast of Joy and Love, Laura moves her music forward in a romantic direction. The classical influence is still ever-present, but she delights us with more original compositions and adds yet another dimension to her musicality--delicate harmonic vocals that reveal a clear, pure voice in any octave. The timeless melody of Greensleeves seems to lend itself endlessly to creative variation, and Laura’s is done with celestial gentleness.

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