Notes and Editorial Reviews
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Jon Deak's experiences with music closely relate to his love of the outdoors. This CRI release features organic music that often takes root with Deak's reflection of nature and our role within it. These are all dramatic works for narrating instrumentalists that peak into a unique side of dramatic storytelling.
'The Wager at the El Dorado Saloon' begins by telling a triumphant story through its use of narrative, dark string pizzicatos, screeching violins, and honky-tonk piano riffs. The frenzied style of 'Readings from Steppenwolf' is based on Herman Hesse's literary masterpiece. Coupled with improvisations on double bass, the
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creepy, abstract harmonies are delivered on top of Hesse's brooding prose. 'Metaphor' was inspired by Willa Cather's 'My Antonia,' describing a typical day on the Nebraska prairie. It blends nicely subtle narrative with soft, idle sounds of the mid-west, magically portraying the mind and spirit of a young boy. The deranged 'Greetings from 1984' tells of George Orwell's vision of a totalitarian society.
Performed by the Trio Pacifica, THE CALL OF THE WILD is a unique listening experience. It incorporates the whimsical antics of a musician compelled to create works influenced by the performance art world. Full of unexpected twists and turns, it is sure to entertain and show the many talents of these creative musicians.
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Works on This Recording
1.
The Wager at the El Dorado by Jon Deak
Performer:
Kathryn Lucktenberg (Violin),
Steven Pologe (Cello),
Victor Steinhardt (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trio Pacifica
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1993; USA
Date of Recording: 09/1996
Venue: Beall Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene
Length: 12 Minutes 0 Secs.
Notes: During this performance, the soloists read a vignette from Jack London's "The Call of the the Wild."
2.
Readings from Steppenwolf by Jon Deak
Performer:
Jon Deak (Double Bass)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1975-1982; USA
Date of Recording: 03/01/1997
Venue: Recital Hall, SUNY Purchase, New York
Length: 11 Minutes 14 Secs.
Notes: During this this performance, Jon Deak narrates sections of Hermann Hesse's "Steppenwolf."
3.
Metaphor by Jon Deak
Performer:
Steven Pologe (Cello)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1980; USA
Date of Recording: 09/1996
Venue: Beall Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene
Length: 9 Minutes 59 Secs.
Notes: During this performance, Steven Pologue recites passages from Willa Cather's "My Antonia."
4.
Greetings from 1984 by Jon Deak
Performer:
Kathryn Lucktenberg (Violin),
Victor Steinhardt (Piano)
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Trio Pacifica
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1983; USA
Date of Recording: 09/1996
Venue: Beall Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene
Length: 17 Minutes 1 Secs.
Notes: During this performance, the members of Trio Pacifica recite sections of George Orwell's "1984" and create sound effects with various instruments.
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