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Zephyrwood Music Catalog Woodall skillfully blends such seemingly disparate elements as percussive/electronic loops, Schulze-like ambience, minimalism, jazz piano, chamber music, and a highly developed and unique melodic sense. Prog fans who like groups such as Univers Zero, Art Zoyd, and especially Daniel Denis' solo works should get this album. Every song on this CD is a success, a masterfully focused glimpse into the frightening unknown. Swamps are painted with low wind instruments, jungles with loops of mallet percussion, funerals with flute and synthesizer. The vast quantities of instrumental textures (all handled by Woodall himself, although he probably sampled some) are put to purely perfect use. The compositions themselves are well-developed and delightfully unpredictable. Woodall has had experience with film music, which somehow makes sense although his music works extremely well removed from any visual or narrative context (much like innovative film composer Bernard Herrman). Woodall is not needlessly dramatic, and can be quite detached during one part of a piece and then hit you with something heart-rendingly beautiful soon after. The most disappointing thing about this album is that turning it over reveals a green-tinted CD-R bottom. This is a composer of uncommon caliber, and he deserves better. Highly recommended. - E.E.R Eclectic Earwig Reviews / USA |
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"Sample This"
by Earnest Woodall (copyright 2003 by Zephyrwood Music & Earnest Woodall) Music that was composed & originally released on "Pictures in Mind" - "13" - "Unusual Charteristics" - "Strike, Light, Puff" - "Solo Jazz Guitar" / "Sample This" is special offer 6 Tunes witha Total Time of 25 Minutes (To Order Send a $5 Check or Money Order to - Earnest Woodall PO Box 1227 East Northport NY 11731) SPECIAL OFFER ONLY $5.00 / FREE SHIPPING |
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"Time to Think"
by Earnest Woodall (copyright 2003 by Zephyrwood Music & Earnest Woodall) Music that was composed & originally released on "Pictures in Mind" - "13" - "Unusual Charteristics" - Strike, Light, Puff -The music contained on Time to Think is pensive & moody therein creating tension. Nearly all of the timbres used throughout the CD replicate, in one way or another, familiar acoustic instruments–strings, winds, piano, percussion, etc. Woodall coaxes a lot of emotion into the recording through his assured, lyrical writing. Also to Woodall’s credit, he does take advantage of the impossible precision only achievable with electronically music. Reviewed by NEW MUSIC BOX Issue 46 - Vol.4, No.10 February 2003 (To Order Send a $10 Check or Money Order to - Earnest Woodall PO Box 1227 East Northport NY 11731) GOTO "Time to Think" WEB COMPANION or Go Direct To CD BABY http://www.cdbaby.com/ewoodall |
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"Pictures in Mind"
by Earnest Woodall (copyright 2002 by Zephyrwood Music & Earnest Woodall) Music composed on this CD was inspired by a week in July 2001 when I found myself unexpectedly having extra time to visit local Museums in New York City & Long Island, NY. Deeply inspired by some of the greatest artwork in the world, I proceeded to compose & record my experience in the following month of August 2001. Inspired by the art work of such artist as Anselm Kiefer, Giorgio de Chirico, Max Ernst, Roy Lichtenstein, Gerhard Richter, Arthur GMusic composed on this CD was inspired by a week in July 2001 when I found myself unexpectedly having extra time to visit local Museums in New York City & Long Island, NY. Deeply inspired by some of the greatest artwork in the world, I proceeded to compose & record my experience in the following month of August 2001. Inspired by the art work of such artist as Anselm Kiefer, Giorgio de Chirico, Max Ernst, Roy Lichtenstein, Gerhard Richter, Arthur G. Dove, Stuart Davis, Jackson Pollock, Georges-Pierre Seurat, Joe Constantino, Balthus (To Order Send a $10 Check or Money Order to - Earnest Woodall PO Box 1227 East Northport NY 11731) GOTO "PICTURES IN MIND" WEB COMPANION |
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"Solo Jazz Guitar / Live @ Benson Hall Cafe"
by Earnest Woodall (copyright 2002 by Zephyrwood Music & Earnest Woodall) Solo Jazz Guitar was recorded live to tape on November 9th & 10th of 2001. Using only my favorite guitar 1959 Gibson Les Paul Custom Blackbird and not so favorite Mesa Boogie Mark IV Amp. Track List - Night & Day, Blues For Barbara, Body & Soul, Little Boy Blues, All The Things You Are. (To Order Send a $6 Check or Money Order to - Earnest Woodall PO Box 1227 East Northport NY 11731) |
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"13" by Earnest Woodall (copyright 2000 by Zephyrwood Music & Earnest Woodall) Take a little minimalism, a pinch of jazz, a splash of academicism, a tablespoon of traditional avant garde, and a strong feel for the post modern concept, what do you get? "13" by Earnest Woodall that is wrapped up in a crystal clear production that brings out the best in the inherent disjointed melodies and thick soundscape that he is so well known for. The initial reaction is to see it as a kind of musical version of the "Blairwitch Project", with something sinister always lurking beneath the surface. Sonic collages and musical explorations of rhythm, frequency, spectra & harmonic relationships that will give you a glimpse into the creators dark side. An intricate web of industrial sounds using a nice collection of instruments and sampled sounds. Reviewed by The New Music Journal. (To Order Send a $10 Check or Money Order to - Earnest Woodall PO Box 1227 East Northport NY 11731) GOTO "13" WEB COMPANION |
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"Unusual Characteristics" by Earnest Woodall (copyright 1999 by Zephyrwood Music & Earnest Woodall) This is innovative work that straddles the worlds of improvisation and classical structure. "Unusual Characteristics" is a collection of pieces scored for a variety of configurations that enhance his virtuoso performance. The compositions are lush, radiant, soundscapes put together with a fine technical ability and, a visionary sensibility. Reviewed by EAR - Woodall has taken the potential of electronic orchestration and his own clever guitar styles and combined them into a musical vision akin to the best realms of fantasy writings. Sometimes the music has a grandiose symphonic quality alive with the quality and beauty of Stravinsky. Reviewed by Option Magazine. (To Order Send a $10 Check or Money Order to - Earnest Woodall PO Box 1227 East Northport NY 11731) GOTO "Unusual Characteristics" WEB COMPANION |
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"Strike Light Puff" by Earnest Woodall (copyright 1998 by Zephyrwood Music & Earnest Woodall)  |
