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| Perhaps 'The Battle of Evermore' revisited ~ Xyra starts this one off with acoustic/electric guitar ~ Andrew Cann adds intense power chords on top of Bret Empie's illustrious synth movements. All instruments meld and build, as great passion is expressed mysteriously. Dark, and dirge-like, the song is hypnotic, poetically addressing spiritual imagery found in European and Egyptian lore. |
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Label: TBA
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ~ Recorded & mixed by Marco Delmar with Emily Hay ... All Rights Reserved ~ Copyright 2001 ... Cover art of 'The Siren's Dream' is by fine artist ~ A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| A demented Tango, for demented times. Prisoner in a Free Society ventures where few citizens dare to tread. With Bowie-esque finesse, the power builds, as the message challenges us to confront our relative complacency in the 21st century. |
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CD: Frightening Beauty - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Recorded and produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Did you ever feel that as small children we were duped? Flights of fancy were made wonderfully real by the fairy tales and myths that were fed us. These stories are repeated from one generation to the next, because within each new group heroes might be born to emulate those grand, free spirits and undefeated characters. Who knows ... some might even make the world a better place! ~ Xyra opens with rhythm guitar, and Andrew Cann later adds lead. Bret & Doug Empie, Don Stapleson, Norm Thorne and Larry Lawrence are stellar! The song builds to a fury of emotion. Sit back and let it carry you. (Title track.) |
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Label: TBA
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ~ Recorded & mixed by Marco Delmar with Emily Hay ... All Rights Reserved ~ Copyright 2001 ... Cover art of 'The Siren's Dream' is by fine artist ~ A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| As many are aware ~ Bryan Ferry has quite a reputation for turning a tune. We chose to cover a song from his Roxy Music days, by one of the best song-writing teams in rock music: Bryan Ferry & Andy MacKay! 'While My Heart is Still Beating' was originally on 'Avalon,' the last Roxy album to be recorded before their official breakup in the mid-1980s. Ours is a pumped-up emotional rendition, with Latin horns and a teaming rhythm section, highly regarded in a review by *Mike Joyce* for The Washington Post. |
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CD: Frightening Beauty + Shadows of Light - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Bryan Ferry & Andy MacKay - EMI Publishing (BMI) 1982, The Xyra & Verborgen version was recorded & produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar and Mastered by Bill Wolf, All Rights Reserved - Ferry/MacKay, EMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' is by fine artist A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| 'Planet spins without direction, in the Chaos, hold me, dear.' This highly emotive opus calls upon a time when Earth was pure, and humankind lived in harmony with nature. Invoking the wisdom of the Ancients, we ask that true Freedom, Love and Understanding be realized by all. ~ Both versions of 'Chaos' begin with an ethereal synth solo by Bret Empie. Xyra's poignant vocals are stirring and crystalline. Andrew Cann dazzles on piano, as Doug Empie soars on electric violin. Don Stapleson adds enthralling leads on clarinet, while Norm Thorne on drums and Larry Lawrence on electric bass take it to the next level! |
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Label: TBA
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra ~ Recorded & mixed by Marco Delmar with Emily Hay ... All Rights Reserved ~ Copyright 2001 ... Cover art of 'The Siren's Dream' is by fine artist ~ A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Even with its unconventional instrumentation backing Xyra's distinctive vocals, 'Minstrel of the Grail' stands as a madrigal piece, in spirit and tone. ~ Oblivious to danger, our vagabond minstrel not only parallels the character symbolized by 'The Fool' in the Tarot, but also 'Parsival' in the famous Wagnerian opera. Innocent in his pursuit of truth, his destiny is tied to sacrifice and learning. Is he ready for the trials ahead? Much rides on these dark waves. Everything is at stake, here. ~ Piano keys in, while cello and bass are predominant. The tune is interwoven with flute and guitars. Drums make strong statements, tastefully accented by fretless bass. |
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Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Recorded and produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Distinctly bright, yet darkly serious ... Xyra hits it off rhythmically, with acoustic/electric guitar. Bret Empie strikes an acute balance on MIDI harpsichord, while Norman Thorne and Larry Lawrence hold a thoroughly upbeat stance, with Andrew Cann on piano. Elements of surprise hold true, as Eric Ulreich plays astounding guitar solos akin to those Mick Ronson played when he was with David Bowie's Spiders From Mars. |
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Label: TBA
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ~ Recorded & mixed by Marco Delmar with Emily Hay ... All Rights Reserved ~ Copyright 2001 ... Cover art of 'The Siren's Dream' is by fine artist ~ A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Written by German-born Xyra, this hauntingly beautiful track espouses a theme of questioning, doubt and relative isolation. Originally, the idea of choosing a 'World/Arabic' genre occurred, based purely on the exotic percussion introduced by Norm Thorne. Coupled by the Middle-Eastern style apparent in Robert Foglemann's clarinet and flute parts, a relative atmosphere ensues. Piano, cello and classical guitar peaceably coexist. |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra ... Instrumental bridge - Andrew Cann with Cris Chillura ... Recorded at National Public Radio Studios, Washington, DC, by Terry Knight ... Additional tracking, mixing & production by Marco Delmar ... co-produced by Robert Goldstein ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... Guest players: Bass - Edwin Cleverdon, Clarinet & flute - Robert Foglemann ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Medieval organ notes weave in and out, laying a backdrop. The vocals evoke a deep ambience, throughout. Guitar is heavy where it needs to be, presenting dark undertones. Electric violin wraps around the moments, here and there. The presence of an ancient flute echoes in the forest. Drum beats and heartbeats of another time forge a pathway for the weary traveler. |
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Label: TBA
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ~ Recorded & mixed by Marco Delmar with Emily Hay ... All Rights Reserved ~ Copyright 2001 ... Cover art of 'The Siren's Dream' is by fine artist ~ A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| 'One light. all lamps are we...
Dust to dusk, mite or mighty, the root of tree...' Dangerous, unseen spirits loom through the night ... while elements of nature breathe and fly through darkened skies. More a soft Prog Rock number, perhaps, albeit the sinister minor notes seem to prevail. Gallant flutes do battle with dark, taunting electric guitars. In the end, the truth conquers all, as light emanates from within each living being. |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Recorded at National Public Radio Studios, Washington, DC, by Terry Knight ... Additional tracking, mixing & production by Marco Delmar ~ co-produced by Robert Goldstein ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... Guest players: Bass - Edwin Cleverdon, and Flute - Robert Foglemann ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... ~ Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Frightening Beauty alludes to the *hidden* beauty of the human mind, in which we house the oneness with spirit that is far more beautiful than we are presently able to bear. ~ Piano begins, bass joins cello, guitar and drums ... Xyra's unique voice becomes the focal point ... soaring guitar solos by Eric Ulreich take an upward spiral of emotion within the central chorus ... flute adds uplifting touches. This has served as one of Xyra & Verborgen's signature pieces. |
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CD: Frightening Beauty + Shadows of Light - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Recorded and produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Featured on "TALK OF THE NATION" ~ National Public Radio & Public Radio International with *Mark Jenkins* ~ A WAY-OFF-Broadway Pop anthem, based on highly emotive vocals. The track lacks guitar, but has stellar sax leads by Don Stapleson. ~ Not the final album mix ... still, the lyrics, musicianship and vocal melody carry it. ~ Listen and see! |
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Label: TBA
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra ~ Recorded & mixed by Marco Delmar with Emily Hay ... All Rights Reserved ~ Copyright 2001 ... Cover art of 'The Siren's Dream' is by fine artist ~ A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Led by Andrew Cann on piano, 'Delicate Anger' is a jazzy number featuring Spanish guitar by Cris Chillura, exotic percussion by Norm Thorne and cello by Fred Lieder, with flutes by Don Stapleson. Unusual to Xyra's general style, this neo-jazz tune has received airplay on Pacifica, commercial and National Public Radio stations. |
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CD: Frightening Beauty + Shadows of Light - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Recorded and produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Elemental Child: deeply meditative, yet lively in a Prog Rock sense. Xyra plays rhythm guitar, along with Andrew Cann's electric. Around Norm Thorne's steady back-beat and Larry Lawrence's precise and mellow bass notes, Bret Empie plays organ, Doug Empie plays beautiful electric violin, and Don Stapleson plays formidable, ethereal clarinet. Procol Harum also comes to mind.
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Label: TBA
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ~ Recorded & mixed by Marco Delmar with Emily Hay ... All Rights Reserved ~ Copyright 2001 ... Cover art of 'The Siren's Dream' is by fine artist ~ A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Anonymous, yet known ... this is a song about a disenchanted flower-child of the 1960s. She could be someone we know ... a mother, a friend, a teacher, a lover. In a sense, she is the archetypal child-goddess, crying sadly to her ancient mother-goddess, the moon. ~ Congas and piano begin the tune, later building into a full-blown, Progressive Art-Rock number. Wailing guitars open passages - bass, drums, and the added presence of electric cello make all the more compelling an already unconventional mix. ~ |
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CD: Frightening Beauty - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra ... Recorded and produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Fiona Apple will hit me over the head with something, should this become a hit! Judge for yourself. This is a Pop/Blues/Alternative number with lightweight lyrics ... (lightweight, for me, anyway). It includes basic rock instrumentation, along with Don Stapleson on sax, Fred Lieder's cello and Andrew Cann on piano. The guitar riff, by Cris Chillura, has been referred to as his backwards 'Day Tripper' riff. There is also a breathy part, compensating for lack of snares, executed by one Robert (flange it, Eno) Goldstein, formerly with Warner artists, the Urban Verbs! Cheers! ~ Xyra |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra, Recorded & produced by the duo: Marco Delmar & Robert Goldstein, Recording Arts Studio ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Red Sands of Mars is lilting and bright, with a darker message. It was always one of my favorites, but hasn't seemed to fit in with the stronger, edgier Prog Rock and classical influences much of our music tends to reflect. ~ Andrew Cann plays a Schimmel 8-foot grand piano at *National Public Radio Studios,* and a Mexican Fender Strat at *Omega Studios* - Robert Foglemann plays clarinet and flute, Edwin Cleverdon a 6-string bass, with Norm Thorne on drums, Fred Lieder on cello, and Mister Cris Chillura on his vintage Spanish guitar. The song was sung through an old tube mic once used by Frank Sinatra! ~ (Click on The Red Planet for more info!) |
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CD: Reds Sands of Mars (Ltd edition)
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra...Recorded at National Public Radio Studios by engineer Terry Knight, musical direction by Robert Goldstein ... Additional tracking and production was done at Omega Studios by Paul Chiacchierini & Dave Durr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1997/2002 |
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| 'Prometheus Scatters Ashes' is a hypnotic, mellow, full piece ... heavily laden with unusual verse. Larry Lawrence punches in the first line with his handmade, fretless, Fender Jazz Master bass guitar. Andrew Cann adds harmonics on a Fender Malibu dreadnought. Adding groove upon grooove are Fred Lieder on his 150-year old Cello, Norm Thorne on drums, Don Stapleson's flute tracks, and Cris Chillura on a Fender Strat. |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra, Recorded & produced by Marco Delmar & Robert Goldstein, Recording Arts Studio ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| NICO ICON-inspired ~ This, Xyra's tribute to Nico, is in eulogy to a Diva gone wrong ... Her Germanic journey into The Valley of the Dolls: Nibelungen Land, 'painted black.' Nico: the Blonde Venus of the 1960s ... The Velvet Underground's Diva/Pinup ... The wonderful poetess ... Lover of Jim Morrison who encouraged her to write ... :+: ... Lover of fate ... Lover of danger ... estranged, and loved by the strange: John Cale, Leonard Cohen, Bryan Jones ... Abandoned by the famous: Alan Delon, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Lou Reed. 'A woman of the future, in a time-warp, crushed.' :~+: Riveting piano intro by Andrew Cann, classical guitar by Cris Chillura builds as a central point in a true 'Cabaret Rock Nouveau' piece. The drama builds throughout, and winds down to a soft New-Age exit. Piano is omnipotent, joined by Fred Lieder on cello, Norm Thorne on drums, Larry Lawrence on bass, and Don Stapleson on winds. Xyra, of course, does her Nico-esque best. :~+: Dedicated to Nico's son, Ari! |
CD: Frightening Beauty + Shadows of Light - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra ... Recorded and produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Quietly returning to Paris from a vacation in the Middle East, a glamorous but aging star of stage and silver screen traverses in luxury on the Orient Express. Gazing out her window at the French countryside, she also looks back ... not only at her current lifetime, but those she remembers from centuries passed. En-route, all of her memories haunt her. ~ Admittedly, 'Train to Paris' was loosely influenced by two John Cale tracks from his album 'Paris 1919', namely: 'Half Past France,' and 'Antarctica Starts Here.' In part, the song was also inspired by 'Dangerous Liaisons', Marie Antoinette's favorite romantic tragedy ~ The otherwise Northern European instrumentation contains perhaps only one anomaly - Spanish guitar holding a close second to piano and vocals in the mix. ~ Regarding lyrical intent - Anyone willing to risk it all for love or art can easily relate! |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Ridiing the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Piano & guitar bridge - Andrew Cann w/Cris Chillura ... Recorded at National Public Radio Studios, Washington, DC - by Terry Knight ... Additional tracking, mixing & production by Marco Delmar ... co-produced by Robert Goldstein ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... Guest players: Bass - Edwin Cleverdon, Clarinet - Robert Foglemann ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Writing a tribute song in honor of Captain Charles Butler McVay III and the crew of the USS Indianapolis was suggested by Xyra's friend, undersea explorer Curt Newport, in search of the ship's remains. The Discovery Channel filmed the expedition which was broadcast on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2001. Notably, Curt was also responsible for recovering the US Liberty Bell 7 space capsule, abandoned at sea in the 1960s. This endeavor was also presented as a feature documentary by * The Discovery Channel* in 1999. |
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CD: My Captain (CD single)
Label: Riding the Dragonfly, Ltd
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Recording & production - Andrew Cann ... All Rights Reserved ... Copyright 2000 ... -~+~- ... Cover photo of 'Indy' survivor, Woody James - by Curt Newport |
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| #1 in *Experimental Classical* for a more than a week ! First appearing on Xyra & Verborgen's debut CD, 'Where Glass Birds Fly,' this whimsical yet powerful instrumental was written by pianist/guitarist, Andrew Cann, and titled by Xyra. 'Riding the Dragonfly' includes the Spanish guitar of Cris Chillura, cellos by Fred Lieder, drums and percussion by Norm Thorne, and the fretless bass work of Larry Lawrence. The band liked the name of the song so much, Xyra and Andrew decided to name their Indie label after it. |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Written by Andrew Cann ... Recorded & produced at Recording Arts by Marco Delmar ... co-produced by Robert Goldstein ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... :~: * :~: ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... :~: * :~: :~: * :~: :~: * :~: :~: Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Written for classical guitar by Eric Ulreich, with MIDI arrangements by Andrew Cann and electronically enhanced flute parts by Don Stapleson. Provocative and ominous, this instrumental number is magical in its scope. Xyra suggested it be called 'The Fool's Journey,' particularly because it would be used as a lead-in to the unconventional Gothic composition, 'Minstrel of the Grail.' Ultimately, Eric Ulreich's guitar work stands alone as the central focus of his lovely, powerful, mystifying piece. |
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CD: Frightening Beauty - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Written by Eric Ulreich, Recorded & produced by Marco Delmar, Recording Arts Studio ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Based on a true story found in Trevor Ravenscroft's, The Spear of Destiny, this is a strongly dramatic piece, dense with the feeling of pre-Nazi Europe. Fred Lieder's cello and Don Stapleson's clarinet accent the powerful work of Norm Thorne on drums and Larry Lawrence on bass, while the absolutely stunning piano work of Andrew Cann and flawless Spanish guitar of Cris Chillura form an epic backdrop for Xyra's pleading, emotive vocals. |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra ... Recorded & produced by Marco Delmar and Robert Goldstein, Recording Arts Studio ... Mastered by Bill Wolf . . . All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen . . Copyright - 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| This is an earlier, home studio recording of the song: 'Chaos ... In Search of Meaning'. ... Xyra sings, Andrew plays piano and lead electric guitar, Bret Empie adds keyboards and MIDI effects, Doug Empie plays electric violin, and Christian Nokes adds electric guitar treatments. |
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CD: Chaos ... In Search of Meaning - Xyra & The LINE_
Label: Riding the Dragonfly, Ltd
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra, Instrumental bridge & chorus - Andrew Cann, 3 verse-chords - Christian Nokes ... Relative enhancements: Bret & Doug Empie ... Recorded & produced by Andrew Cann ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & The LINE_ ... Copyright - 2000 |
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| Dedicated to all that is precious and frail ... to life itself. It is the very thing we tend to take for granted, until faced with the reality of our own physical mortality. ~ The title and lyrics were inspired by these thoughts and address the fine balance in danger of toppling out of sync, leaving us helpless, captive victims of a self-induced extinction. Many beauteous and fascinating life forms may come crashing down with us. We cannot allow this to happen! ~ Xyra sings, as if on wings, Andrew plays piano from heaven, Don Stapleson plays flutes on clouds, Fred Lieder bows celestial cello. |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra ... Recorded & produced at Recording Arts by Marco Delmar ... co-produced by Robert Goldstein ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... :~: * :~: ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... :~: * :~: :~: * :~: :~: * :~: :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Conversely ... this upbeat little number has ponderous, philosophic lyrics, and lots of Don Stapleson, playing saxophone like a wild man. The unique mix of instrumentation and lyrics had to be construed as Alternative, rather than Pop. However, with its upbeat nature, driven mostly by saxophone, the tune has a Pop/Rock edge. |
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CD: Frightening Beauty - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Melody - Xyra ... Recorded and produced at Recording Arts Studio by Marco Delmar ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1999 :~: * :~: Cover painting 'The Breath of Dakini' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Let us honor God, however we choose to describe Him/Her, as well as all beings who share our planet! ~ The following is a prayer written by Xyra's Grandfather. ~ 'Father, may we be ever mindful that it is in loving our fellow human that we truly love Thee.' ~ |
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CD: Where Glass Birds Fly - Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra, Recorded & produced at Recording Arts by Marco Delmar, musical direction: Robert Goldstein ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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| Not a pining love song, but a popish, upbeat, conversely Sci-fi-spirited jingle ... But for the cello, the overall sound is similar to The Pretenders'. 'Back to Me' was written with a Sci-fi theme, akin to another of our songs, 'Red Sands of Mars.' To wit:
"Gardens on Mercury, factories on Mars, test tube humans controlling the stars!" |
MP3.com CD: XYRA ... Red Sands of Mars! - buy it!
CD: Where Glass Birds Fly -Xyra & Verborgen
Label: Riding the Dragonfly
Credits: Lyrics & Music - Xyra, Recorded & produced by Marco Delmar & Robert Goldstein, Recording Arts Studio ... Mastered by Bill Wolf ... All Rights Reserved - Xyra & Verborgen ... Copyright - 1998 ... Cover painting 'The Angel of Nekia' by A. Andrew Gonzalez |
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