Douglas J. Cuomo – Seven Limbs (2021)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:06:49 minutes | 1,01 GB | Genre: Jazz
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Composer Douglas J. Cuomo’s new piece, Seven Limbs, is unique and unusual. The suite features the simultaneous performance of inspired improvisations by guitar genius Nels Cline and meticulously-notated music performed by the Grammy-nominated Aizuri Quartet. Inspired by an ancient Buddhist prayer, also called Seven Limbs, it is music of great power that is put in service to a spiritual ideal, in the tradition of John Coltrane’s A Love Supreme and the music of Arvo P”art.
Cuomo began his musical studies as a jazz guitarist, having studied at both Wesleyan and Miami University, but his interests led him away from instrumental performance to the world of composing, where he remained mainly self-taught. Cuomo found success in the early 1990s writing music for film and television, including the highly regarded drama series, Homicide: Life on the Street. After 15 years in the industry, Cuomo decided to step back and focus on composing for passion projects in theater and contemporary classical fields.
Tracklist:
01. Doug J. Cuomo – Prostration, Pt. I (03:24)
02. Doug J. Cuomo – Prostration, Pt. II (02:56)
03. Doug J. Cuomo – Prostration, Pt. III (04:14)
04. Doug J. Cuomo – Offering, Pt. I (01:09)
05. Doug J. Cuomo – Offering, Pt. II (03:34)
06. Doug J. Cuomo – Offering, Pt. III (01:43)
07. Doug J. Cuomo – Offering, Pt. IV (01:44)
08. Doug J. Cuomo – Confession & Purification, Pt. I (02:50)
09. Doug J. Cuomo – Confession & Purification, Pt. II (07:52)
10. Doug J. Cuomo – Rejoicing, Pt. I (05:17)
11. Doug J. Cuomo – Rejoicing, Pt. II (02:07)
12. Doug J. Cuomo – Requesting, Pt. I (06:57)
13. Doug J. Cuomo – Beseeching, Pt. I (00:36)
14. Doug J. Cuomo – Beseeching, Pt. II (05:02)
15. Doug J. Cuomo – Beseeching, Pt. III (02:30)
16. Doug J. Cuomo – Dedication, Pt. I (06:14)
17. Doug J. Cuomo – Dedication, Pt. II (06:40)
18. Doug J. Cuomo – Dedication, Pt. III (01:55)
