From Windhamhill Record

Discography: 

1. Night Noise
Title: At The End of the Evening
Publisher: Windham Hill (1988)

2. Windham Hill Artists
Title: A Winters Solstice
Publisher: Windham Hill (1985)

3. William Ackerman
Title: Chlidhood and Memory
Publisher: Windham Hill (1979)

4. Mike Marshall, Darol Anger
Title: Chiaroscuro
Publisher: Windham Hill (1985)

 

 

From Vollenweider to Shadow Fax

 

 

Discography:

 

1. Shadow Fax
Title: Water Course way
Publisher: Windham Hill (1985)2. Andreas Vollenweider
Title: Behind the Gardens, Behind the Wall, Under the Tree
Publisher: CBS (1981)

3. Andreas Vollenweider
Title: Behind the Gardens, Behind the Wall, Under the Tree
Publisher: Verabra Record

4. Andreas Vollenweider
Title: Paceverde
Publisher: CBS (1983)

5. Mike Olfield
Title: Omma Dawn
Publisher: Virgin (1975) *

 

From Mark Isham to Steve Tibbets

 

Discography:

 

1. Steve Roach
Title: Dream Time Return (doble lp’s)
Publisher: Fortuna (1988)

2. Steve Roach
Title: Empetus
Publisher: Fortuna (1986)

3. Mark Isham + Art Lande
Title: We Begin
Publisher: ECM (1987)

4. Mark Isham
Title: Vapor Drawings
Publisher: Windham Hill (1983)

5. Steve Tibbets
Title: Big Map Idea
Publisher: ECM (1989)

6. Steve Tibbets
Title: Exploded View
Publisher: ECM (1986)

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From Earl Klugh to Al Di Meola

1. Earl Klugh
Title: Dream Come True
Publisher: United Artist record (1980)

2. Earl Klugh
Title: Night Songs
Publisher: Capitol (1984)

3. Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
Title: Going Places
Publisher: A&M Record

4. John Kaizan Neptune
Title: Mixed Bag
Publisher: East Word (1981)

5. John Kaizan Neptune
Title: Dance for the ONE in Six
Publisher: Toshiba (1982)

6. Bob James
Title: Foxie
Publisher: Columbia (1983)

7. Chick Corea
Title: The Leprechaum
Publisher: Polydor (1976)

8. Chick Corea/Return to Forever
Title: Where Have I Known You Before
Publisher: Polydor (1974)

9. Al Di Meola
Title: Land of The Midnight Sun
Publisher: CBS-Sony (1976)

10. Al Di Meola
Title: Electric Rendezvous
Publisher: CBS (1982)

11. Sadao Watanabe
Title: California Shower
Publisher: Horizon-A&W-JVC (1981)

12. Gap Mangione
Title: Suit Lady
Publisher: A&M

13. Herbie Hancock
Title: Feets Don’t Fail Me Now
Publisher: CBS (1979)

14. Sergio Mendes
Title: Confetti
Publisher: A&M (1984)

15. Alphonse Mouzon
Title: Morning Sun
Publisher: Horizon

16. Andy Narell
Title: Slow Motion
Publisher: Hip Pocket-Windham Hill (1985)

 

 

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The Polka King is Here

 

The music in this album is like polka music by The Six Fat Dutchmen, but without a big drums. It’s like classic polka. Telling about this album, it’s better for me to quote some notes from the album cover.

Herry Harden, often called “The Polka King” by music critics as well as by legions of dancing fans, come naturally by his feeling for the polka. He was born in Czechoslovakia, where the polka is looked upon almost as the national dance. Prior to coming to US some years ago, Herry had made over two thousands phonograph records with his orchestra in Europe, where he obtained his degree in music.

Harden’s acceptance in US has been complete as it was in Europe, where he made many tours and won many awards for polka music. He is an extremly prolific Decca recording artist; has appeared on such nationally radio programs. As composer, Harden has to his credit over 400 original compositions. He has served as music consultant on many occasions for music publishers, radio producers, recording companies, and others.

In addition to photography, Harden’s hobbies include driving his car for hours and hours in the country. “The rythm of motor,” claims Herry, “is a perfect and often inspiration for composing polka music. Believe it or not, a great many of my compositions were conceived and some time even jotted down when I was leisurely guiding a car throuhg a sunny afternoon.” *

 

Gambus Composer from Batavia

 

Ahmad Vad’aq is one of Indonesia composers who was recognized in 70-ies as gambus musician. He made several gambus albums, like Munajah (long play suquels from the first to the third). He recorded also cassette album for Lokananta, Surakarta, recording industry which is owned by government. Vad’aq also ever composed song for singer Rhoma Irama, the so called Raja Dangdut.

 

I have ever talked with Ahmad Vad’aq in 1999 thru telephone, intending for long interview for weekly magazine. But I can not finish thay my intention until now. Forgive me Mr. Vad’aq for my laziness. And now I remember Mr Vad’aq again after I get one of his long playing entitled Munadjah 3. Thank God that finally I can hear, taste and enjoy the composition of a very humble gambus composer Mr. Vad’aq.

 

Truly his compositions are closed to Egypt musical standard as we can hear from biggest diva in the history Ummi Qulstum songs. His compositions are classical in arrangement, rhythm and lyrics. His lyrics are mostly for religious purpose. I can’t imagine, how Mr. Vad’ad learn that such foreign music until he can be a master in this Egypt music.

In 1997, Suara Pembaruan wrote that Gus Dur (before he became a President) invited Mr. Vad’aq to perform one song with his El Badr Orchestra. It means that Gus Dur, the man who has a deep appreciation in music – such as Beethoven composition, give a special appreciation for Mr. Vad’aq. May God bless you, Mr. Vad’q. Allah yarham. *

 

 

Rainbow from AT Mahmud

This long play contains songs which were composed by AT Mahmud, Indonesian composer who is famous for his childrens songs. For me, there are at least two hit songs: Bis Kota, and Pelangi (Rainbow). In this long play, we can hear old version of Bis Kota, since this song later interpretated by young famous Tasya in album entitled Gembira Berkumpul (Sony BMG Record, 2005). The song entitled Pelangi is not only a hit song, but also one of AT Mahmud masterpieces, because it is sung by million of childrens and their parents untill this day. *

Album: Awan Putih

Artist: Paduan Suara SD JBDK, Salemba X, Jakarta

Band: Quintet Puspa Djelita

Composer: AT Mahmud

Producer: Aneka record