Unknown minstrels of times past, Dead Can Dance, Istanpitta, Thomas Nuendel, Owl Morrison, Johnny Cunningham, Steeleye Span, Pentangle, Garnet Rogers, Wolgemut, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, George Dalaras, Isaac Albeniz, Ernesto Lecouna, Chopin, Dick Dale, Stelios Kazantzidis, The Incredible String Band, Peter Steele, Trent Reznor
After 8 years filled with countless performances, E Muzeki would like to thank all of you who have blessed us with such abundant support and friendship, for the time has come for us to pursue our own individual artistic endeavors.
The music of E Muzeki lives on in recordings still available here and at www.emuzeki.com. Please check back soon for information and updates on our new current projects. Words cannot express our gratitude to all of you.
Mark's new group, Wine and Alchemy, can be reached via our top friends.
Jenny can be reached via email: jennyoconnor@msn.com
Be blessed, Mark and Jenny
January 2008
E Muzeki:
Jenny O'Connor
Mark Varelas
Agrafa (2007)
E Muzeki's most recent album, Agrafa, is a combination of original and traditional tunes from Eastern European and Celtic musical traditions along with one cover of J.S. Bach's Gavotte in G minor. Containing more accordion and percussion than previous releases, Agrafa also contains three rerecorded tunes that were first released on their now out of print first album, Mavra Matia. As with E Muzeki's other albums, Agrafa spans many moods and genres with such lively tunes such as the Basso and the Zydepunks Medley, to more laid back tunes such as Gavotte and Raina's Dance.
E Muzeki's third album, self-titled E Muzeki, is available on both CD and vinyl. While the entire album is original music written by Mark and Jenny, the influence and style is still rooted in traditions of Eastern and Western Europe. Violin and Greek bouzouki are the main lead instruments, but the accordion, Flamenco guitar and steel-string guitar play a supporting roll and sometimes take the spotlight in the new album's lush productions. A vast array of exotic percussion including Djembes, Doumbeks, Darabukas, and Tabla keep the rhythms driving throughout the album. The accompanying 24 page booklet has detailed sepia toned photographs of many exotic instruments along with song notes and explanations.
The new Double Vinyl LP contains all the same music as the E Muzeki CD on two records. Brush the dust off your turn table and enjoy the warm sound of real vinyl, or just hang it on the wall. A must have for E Muzeki fans and collectors.
Discount package: Shirt with New CD
This discount package combines E Muzeki's latest CD with a heavyweight 100% cotton T-shirt.
Sindh (2005)
Released in June 2005, Sindh contains traditional, original and even some modern material while the feel stays true to traditional Gypsy and Celtic roots. E Muzeki's two most requested tunes are from this album: The Kiss (theme from The Last of the Mohicans), and Led Zepplin's Kashmir (instrumental gypsy-violin version). Although Greek Bouzouki and Violin are the main featured players, the penny whistle and sitara (miniature sitar) take the lead on a couple of tunes. The CD includes a 28 page booklet containing many interesting bits of information about the history of the songs and instruments.
These 100% heavyweight cotton T-Shirts feature an image of Mark's bouzouki with Jenny's violin on the back and the E Muzeki logo on the front. Click on the shirt to see a large image of both front and back.
Ladies Tank
This tank top is made from 100% combed cotton for softness and comfort. Mark and Jenny's instruments appear on the front with the E Muzeki logo, and a small "M" logo appears on the back. Click the tank top to see a larger image of front and back.
i love you guys and have been listening to you since the beginning! it was such a treat to get to drum with Mark around the TRF fire this weekend! thank you very much for that experience! cheers!
Hmm...There goes my plan to have E Muzeki play at my wedding! I'll probably just use some blood money to course a reunion for that night...Blood money solves everything.
We'll miss E Muzeki's music at TRF, but will continue to treasure your CD's. We wish you both continued success and hope to benefit from twice the music! Keep us posted! Your friends in SA, Leland & Priscilla
Thanx Jenny for updating us on the happenings in your life, Good luck to you both in everything life brings your ways!! E Muzeki will always be one of my favorite groups!!! Hopefully there will be a reunion tour someday!! LOL!!
