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Gunnar Madsen
Two Hands
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, New Age, Pop

Track Listings (16) - Disc #1
1. Break into Blossom
2. In These Lonely Regions
3. Kerenyi
4. Half Empty
5. Nino and Me
6. Ordinary Day - Gunnar Bob Madsen, Gregory, Jay
7. The Blackbird Whistling
8. Frank Grows Flowers
9. Bandon
10. For Wendy
11. Imagine It Falling
12. Down Moon
13. Ockeghem's Turn
14. Oak Sky
15. 3 South Trail
16. Red Bird

CD Details

All Artists: Gunnar Madsen
Title: Two Hands
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: G-Spot
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 9/22/2009
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, New Age, Pop
Style: Electronica
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 884501177740

Synopsis

Product Description

A solo recording from Grammy nominated composer and pianist Gunnar Madsen. Gorgeous, emotional and cinematic, it was recorded at world-renowned Skywalker Sound, with guest violinist Irene Sazer (of Turtle Island String Quartet) joining on selected cuts. Millions know Gunnar's music from the romance it gave to episodes of Sex and the City, and from the mood it set in feature films like The Break-Up and Just a Kiss. His music has won awards across many genres, including his acapella recordings with The Bobs, his acclaimed Musical Theater work, and 14 major awards for his unconventional family recordings. Two Hands, his 18th CD, is his most personal and beautiful music yet.

CD Reviews

Beautiful and Lyrical

C. Obert | Minneapolis, MN United States | 12/29/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is wonderful, contemplative music, with some of the quiet and touching, introspective lyricism of early Eric Satie. I think this CD and "Spinning World" are my favorite music by Gunnar. Very highly recommended."

Distinctive, creative, gentle

T. Grace | San Francisco, CA | 09/25/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The thing I admire most about Gunnar's new CD "Two Hands", is the unique personality of each piece. Lovely melodies and thoughtful harmonies abound throughout this disc. As pensive and gentle as some of the Chopin nocturnes, pieces like "Break Into Blossom", "Nino and Me", "Bandon" and "Imagine it Falling" project heartfelt originality. A wonderful fold-out cover includes his inspiration and thoughts behind the works. Highly recommended in the solo piano genre."

Marvelous Piano Music

Gregory Allison | 09/24/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It is a pleasure to write the first Amazon review of Gunnar's new CD of piano music. The pieces on this CD are startling in their beauty and musical interest. The recording is of the highest sound quality for a piano recording. I would hope this CD would spread through the music world. These are pieces of timeless value to our musical heritage."