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DANNEY ALKANA - Sleepers Awake
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......DANNEY ALKANA...... A dreamy rendering of Bach's familiar classic. Alkana lets us drift through an airy play, evoking subtle nuances of mood.
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is proud to present great music by a diverse roster of recording artists of unique talent. The is a "commanding presence at the keyboard," writes the L.A. Times. Noted critic Harold Schonberg says of Novacek’s romantic album Last Kiss "by any standards this is superior piano playing and music making, with sonics to match." John is a young star on the rise. Formed in 1883, the , Indianapolis under the direction of has achieved an international reputation for excellence in choral music and regularly tours the U.S. and Europe. Their ethereal sound will take the listener to new heights. "Cape Ann is a beautiful compilation of instrumental acoustic guitar led songs by . The songs are lovely, mellowing, and have an inexplicable way of just making you feel good. Peter’s guitar playing is finely woven - delicate and rich all at once." -New England Performer is a singer/song writer from Philadelphia that knows who she is and what she wants to say. Her lyrics touch the heart, and her vocals move the soul. "For all of you R&B fans, this girl can belt out tune after tune, and her style is truly her own..." - Philadelphia Entertainment Guide is a jazz band that can rap and groove over hip-hop, as well as deliver smooth contemporary sounds. Johnnie Valentine, leader of the L.A. based group says, "We are borrowing form the past, maintaining the integrity, while pushing the music forward." "A new group that debuts with a very, VERY, promising disc...Blending jazz and hip hop, they roll smooth..." - Urban Network is a slashing guitarist who rocks the classics like no one you’ve ever heard. Keeping true to the original scores of immortal composers Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, and more on Rock the Bach, Alkana plays all of the instruments in his electric orchestra, and blows the lid off the Masters. Will Beethoven ever be the same?
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Genre
Rock Rock General
Charts
Peak #230
Peak in subgenre #21
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Published by Sonic Wind Music (BMI), a division of
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Four Winds Entertainment®
Uploaded
November 30, 2003
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MP3 4.9 MB 128 kbps 0:00
Story behind the song
Danney Alkana, a skilled guitar player from Southern California, put down his axe in 1981 when his band broke up. Fourteen years go by, and Alkana is working part time in a music store. A customer asks him to play one day, which rekindles his love for music. Brought together with Lee Smith from Four Winds Records, Alkana is encouraged to record a rock set of songs by classical composers. The result is Rock The Bach; ten tracks that will lift your spirits, blending virtuoso guitar with the time tested melodies and Alkana provides all the instrumentation on the album, mixing his guitars with an electric orchestra ranging from synthesized woodwinds and brass to strings, pipe organ, and drums. A classical music lover , and musician from a young age, Alkana sees the Baroque period of composing as a heavy influence on his music. He is inspired by all aspects of that time..."I started playing the piano at four yours old, and I loved playing classical. After that, the Beatles came along,and I got heavy into drums. Then I kind of got lost in pop music. I never forgot classical music, though. It's just something that's a part of me, especially the Baroque era. The clothing, everything really fascinates me." His respect for art and the meaning of art is a testament to his experimental nature; a nature that he hopes has a positive influence on a music scene that, in a way, he sees bereft of artistic integrity. Explains Alkana, "I would like you all to know that I truly mean no disrespect by playing music by some of the greatest composers the world has ever known! My intentions are to promote the Master to a listener who may never have been exposed to classical music otherwise. For the rocker, my greatest desire and hope is that you wear out the CD, experience many hours of enjoyment, and want to hear more. If so, I will be there. Credits FourWinds Entertainment, Inc.
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