Artist description Dan Long is a keyboardist who has written and recorded music spanning classical, rock, easy listening, and experimental genres.h

Music Style Easy Listening/Mood Music/Classical/Pop/Rock/Experimental

Musical Influences J.S. Bach, Keith Emerson, Eddie Van Halen, Elton John, Jean Michel Jarre, progressive rock in general

Artist History Originally from Ruffsdale, Pennsylvania, Dan Long is a graduate of Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Oberlin, Ohio, where he studied organ with Prof. Garth Peacock. His Bachelor of Music degree, received in 1987, was awarded for majors in Pipe Organ Performance and Electronic & Computer Music Composition. After graduation, Dan changed his residence to New York City where he became Director of Music and Organist at Church of St. Stephen of Hungary. Soon after, a research and development position in t he Electronic Keyboard Division of the Yamaha Communication Center preempted him from working in the church music field, however by 1989 he was "back at the console." Dan was Assistant Organist at Church of the Holy Family, the United Nations Parish, fro m 19 92 until 1994. In 1994, he became Interim Director of Music and Organist at St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich Village. Since 1995, he has been Organist at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 63rd Street and Park Avenue. Services are on Wedne sdays at 7:30 P.M., and Sundays at 11:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. In 1993, Dan began performing in recital regularly. He has appeared in New York City on the recital series of Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, Saint Peter's Church, and Grace Church. Dan has also appe ared on the Wondrous Wednesdays organ recital series at Union Chapel, Oak Bluffs, on Martha's Vineyard. On March 29th, 2001, he appeared in recital at St. Paul's Chapel, Columbia University, New York City. Dan has written and recorded classical, rock, easy listening, and experimental music. In addition to J.S. Bach, his influences/idols include Keith Emerson, Eddie Van Halen, Elton John and Jean-Michel Jarre. He is currently writing and recording music for distribution on the Internet as well as locally on CD. The web site he maintains at http://www.mp3.com/DanLong has downloads of his recordings available, as well as the latest information on appearances and CD releases.

Instruments Vocals and keyboards (piano, synthesizers and pipe organ)

Press Reviews QUATRAHAWIN by DAN LONG...Dreamy, mellow synthesizer calms and soothes on this relaxing CD. Lehawin combines wind sounds with random high keyboard notes and droning undertones. You're already out there by the time Nohawin begins, a piece similar to Lehawi n, yet the keyboard sounds are a bit more engaging, using chords, rather than single notes. Rihawin uses spacier undertones that massage the brain, sending vibrations through the body. Again, single notes and occasional chords provide counterpoint. A dee p, sustained note adds warmth. Bohawin does not deviate much from the norm already established by this point, keeping the listener coccooned in soft, sweet sound. Bamboo wind chimes are added and the wind sounds are reintroduced. This is perfect music for massage and to help one relax after a long day.--HEARTSONG REVIEW Resource Guide

Location New York, NY - USA

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