Fragments of a Daydream is the 5th CD by Aidan Bartley but the first composed entirely of instrumentals. The 14 pieces, or fragments, ranging from the minimalistic to the majestic, were written by Bartley and recorded with the help of a dozen other Berlin-based musicians over the past 18 months. Guitar, piano and percussion are the main instrumental forces on the CD whose arrangements are subtly augmented by the use of strings, oboe, accordion, melodica, vibes, glockenspiel, mbira or harpsichord.
Whether evoking the rugged melancholy of the Irish coastline, the light and expanse of the Spanish interior, or a smoky Tango bar in Buenos Aires, Bartley’s own musical world is always recognisable and evident on the CD - a world that is alternatively playful, intense, humorous and hypnotic.
With his roots in the city of Belfast, a chilhood spent in the north of England and his home in Berlin, Aidan Bartley feels in his own words “half at home everywhere but not really at home, anywhere”.
Indeed, after graduating in thelogy and philosophy in 1988, he wandered from the ‘straight and narrow’ to spend several years performing on the streets and trains around Europe. Over the last decade he’s swapped the streets, strada and calles to perform in venues across Europe, USA and Australia producing 4 CDs of self-penned material in the process.
The atmospheric and evocative quality of his music has been extensively employed for numerous film, television and radio productions. Additionally, Bartley has also been commisioned to compose music for theatre, dance and acrobatic performances.
Maps and Clocks
:: KAT FRANKIE and BAND - DEUTSCHLAND TOUR 2009 ::
Berlin Concert:
// Kastanienallee 7-9, Berlin // As an addition to Kat's band, this concert will also feature Heidi Mockert on Bassoon (das Fagott) // Support: Lian Ray (formerly of Rhesus) // 20 Uhr // Tickets: www.volksbuehne-berlin.de
hola, ke bonita musica - me gusto mucho! sometimes i do miss some acoustic stuff and then i undust my old guitar & think of going busking and stuff like that.. wish u best of things & run into ya sometime! -shaz
This is just a brief note to tell you that my German record label is having a little competition. They're looking for a slogan of their very own, and first prize is to win every Solaris Empire CD ever made (including mine :) ). Just click on the image below to enter. Good luck!
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