Artist description Duane Frybarger is an accomplished composer/performer whose music has been aired worldwide. He has written music for feature films, television and educational media. His two CD releases encompass a wide range of Easy Listening styles - from Classical works for piano and chamber orchestra to ethnically influenced Smooth Jazz. His gift for melody and tasteful arrangements combine to produce memorable, inspiring music that is enjoyed by listeners of all ages.

Music Style Film Scores, Easy Listening

Musical Influences James Horner, Jerry Goldsmith, Ravel, Debussy

Similar Artists James Howard Newton, James Horner, Hans Zimmer

Artist History Duane Frybarger spent much of his youth working as both a soloist and accompanist for church, school and private functions. At the age of 26, he began composing, primarily in a jazz/pop vein. Several years of writing led him back to the Classical era for studies and compositions. Over a period of five years, he wrote a wide variety of Symphonic Suites, Piano Etudes and various chamber pieces. His music will appear in the feature film, "Revenge Rider" due for release in early 2001. His music was also used in a PBS TV segment on Alternative AIDS treatments and in an instructional video, "Modern Day Meditation". His music was featured in Keyboard Magazine's Discoveries column and he has written technical articles for a small (non defunct) publication in Oregon, the Transoniq Hacker. His debut release "A Musical Feast", recorded under the name "Pangaea World Orchestra", gained airplay on more than 130 stations on five different continents in 1997. This first release was an eclectic blend of World, Jazz, Pop and New Age music. His current release, "A Road Less Traveled", is an album of Neo-Classical works for piano and chamber orchestra that has gained impressive airplay on numerous New Age/Easy Listening radio stations and programs, airing for more than 20 months on Al Santos' "Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch" on WJZW 105.9 FM in Washington, DC and reaching the Number 1 position on "Mystic Music" on KKUP in San Jose, CA.

Instruments Piano, winds, strings

Albums A Road Less Traveled, A Musical Feast

Press Reviews "When it comes to soothing, relaxing music, they don't get much better than this!...each piece is a sweet, gentle breath of fresh air. ...Erik Satie's influence is apparent on many cuts, ... This CD creates an excellent backdrop for working, reading, or perhaps a leisurely dinner, ..."Kathy Parsons - Wind & Wire *******"Great for early morning! I play ("In My Dreams") before our opera show goes on! People think it's a blast."Mark Laiosa, DJ - "Ear Massage", WBAI-New York, NY *******"Extremely delicious CD. ...the title track touches a resonance with me." Kenn Bhimkumar-Reyes, DJ - "Close to the Edit", KCBL-Sacramento, CA ***"Great stuff!" Tani Chen, DJ - "Dreams of a New Age", WMBR-Cambridge, MA *******"I'll put a couple tracks on this week and next, and then feature the whole CD for the better part of an hour in a few weeks." Bill Schroeder, DJ - "Epiphanies", WEFT-Champaign, IL ******* "We will be working your cd into the playlist. Very nice work."Judy Leigh - Producer, - "Mellenium Radio", WBBE-Jupiter, FL ******* "I received your latest CD, and I really enjoyed it. You can find it on our 'The QuietZone' Playlist No.4." DJ Ottic - "Alphabeats", Radio Marabu-Germany ******* "I heard the cut, Passages on the Sunday Morning Brunch show with Al Santos on Smooth Jazz 105.9 (in the Washington DC metro area). It was GREAT!!! I immediately called the station and got your email address. I went to the web site first at virtualcolony.com and listened to the CD. The whole album is SUPERB. I had to have it so I ordered it via credit card. I cannot wait to receive it." Howard Kirsner - Alexandria, VA *******"I listened to your CD in Real Audio. It was quite a treat. I found your music complex enough to be interesting yet simple enough to be relaxing. I think you are doing some great work. Keep up the good work." Chuck Mullen, Northville, MI ******* "Duane's music on this CD shows a maturity of style that only comes from years of playing and composing. It also reflects his commitment to and passion for music. Each piece holds up on its own yet they all also relate to each other to evoke an emotional experience. The music here is accessible to a wide range of listeners -the instrumentation is simple, yet the compositions are arresting. This work endures and holds one's attention through repeated listenings. In particular, 'Inside the Moment' stands out as an instant classic. The tune is hauntingly beautiful, and I find that it still moves me after hearing it many times. One only hopes that this CD finds the wide audience that it deserves." J. Alan Constant, San Francisco, CA******* "It casts a contemplative spell on the listener immediately. The shades of color and contrast are filled with emotion and one can tell that this is a work that is inspired and soul-felt. Congrats on a wonderful, magical project." david castle, songwriter*composer - Sherman Oaks, CA

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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