Sam Cardon/Kurt Bestor - Innovators II: Keepers of the Flame

Title: Innovators II: Keepers of the Flame Artist: Sam Cardon/Kurt Bestor Release Date: 2001 Re-Released On: 5/26/2006 Label: Excellence Album Type(s): Instrumental, lyrics/libretto UPC: 725906467527 Genre: New Age Styles: Adult Alternative, Contemporary Instrumental Moods: Confident, Earnest, Plaintive, Poignant, Reflective, Cerebral, Elegant, Intimate, Passionate, Refined/Mannered, Reverent, Sophisticated, Uplifting, Intense, Rousing, Stately, Restrained, Searching, Somber, Wistful Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 0 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. The Shadow Catcher
2. Pas de Deux Éternelle
3. Rise
4. Perfectiune (Perfect)
5. Il Genio Ed il Genie (The Genius and the Genie)
6. On Valkyrie Wings
7. Over Backwards
8. Donner in Den Ohren (All I Heard Was Thunder)
9. Sarajevo

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Excellence 4675

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Kurt Bestor and Sam Cardon have at least one answer to the question of how Americans can keep Olympic memories from flickering. Innovators II: Keepers of the Flame takes the same format as its 1992 predecessor: honest instrumental odes to men and women who have made a difference in the world. This second offering is as unique and unforgettable as Utah's opportunity to host a global stage. It represents a local tie to international greatness; it took musicians as talented as the athletes they embodied. Words that have typified the Olympic competition -- diversified, strong, spirited, reverenced, inspiring, phenomenally talented -- in likeness capture the mood of Innovators II. People who pick up the CD and read the liner notes will know whom Sam and Kurt are writing about and understand the musical symbolism. Jesse Owens defied Hitler's ideals by winning four gold medals in the 1936 Berlin Summer Games. Nadia Comaneci scored a perfect ten on the uneven bars in 1976. Mirsada Buric completed the 5000 meters in Barcelona less than two months after spending time in a concentration camp. These and other true heroes gave new life to their sports because the Olympics gave new life to the athletes. The spirit of the 2002 Winter Games is built on the hearts of men and women typified by the Owens, Comanecis, and Burics of the world, which we can now bring home to our living rooms and recall while listening to world-class music. ~ Jared Johnson, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alexandra Brown Choir, Chorus Andy Suzuki Saxophone Anthony Dilorenzo Trumpet Barry Gibbons Mastering Ben Henderson Bass Brian Kilgore Percussion Bryce Mecham Trombone Darlene Koldenhoven Choir, Chorus Donny Gerrard Choir, Chorus Ellen Bridger Cello Grant Geissman Guitar Heidi Bezzant Contractor Holly Gornik Oboe Jane Lyman Flute Jenny Jordan Vocals Jim Hardy Cello Joseph Powell Choir, Chorus Judd Sheranian Contractor Judy Rich Contractor Karen Jacobsen Vocals, Soloist Kathryn Collier Contractor Kenny Hodges Percussion Kevin Dorsey Choir, Chorus Kurt Bestor Programming, Harmonica, Piano Leslie Harlow Viola Linda Strawberry Vocals Lois Swint Contractor Lysa Rytting Harp Mario Ortiz Viola Maxi Anderson Choir, Chorus Meredith Campbell Violin Michael Dowdle Guitar Michael Greene Mixing, Engineer Natalie Reed Contractor Nathan Basinger French Horn Niki Haris Choir, Chorus Phillip Ingram Choir, Chorus Randy Blosil Executive Producer Rich Dixon Guitar Russell Harlow Clarinet Salt Lake Childrens Choir Choir, Chorus Sam Cardon Programming, Piano, Harmonica Scott Wiley Mixing, Engineer Simon Phillips Drums Yvonne Williams Choir, Chorus