Release Date: September 22nd, 2017
Title: To Dream of Silence
Label: Sanctuary Concerts
Format: CD/Digital
Artists: Jeff Reilly, Rinde Eckert (narrator), Jerry Granelli (percussion), Peter-Anthony Togni (organ), John Little (sound sculptures), the Blue Engine String Quartet, the Sanctuary String Orchestra, and the 13 strings chamber orchestra conducted by Kevin Mallon
Produced by: Jeff Reilly and Rod Sneddon
Listen to Eighty Steps from To Dream in Silence here.
(Halifax, NS) To Dream of Silence is a stunning meditation on the human psyche, and the challenges our souls face in times of change. To Dream of Silence is dark, heart-filled, and full of truth. The album chronicles a series of significant dreams experienced by musician and producer Jeff Reilly between 2008 and 2012. Some of the dreams were harrowing and intense, others astoundingly beautiful; all were deeply transformative for the composer.
Jeff Reilly has over thirty years of experience as a musician, producer, composer and as an internationally respected bass clarinet soloist. It seemed the right time to gather up all that experience and bring these dreams to life through music and narration.
To Dream of Silence occupies a unique sound world. Jeff Reilly’s bass clarinet combines with the pipe organ of long-time collaborator Peter-Anthony Togni, the extended percussion of Jerry Granelli, two full string orchestras, a string quartet and the sound sculptures created in the tiny village of East Dover, Nova Scotia by the blacksmith, John Little. Rinde Eckert adds a great deal with his sparse and powerful narrations.
Added to this collection is a new work by Canadian composer Christos Hatzis entitled Extreme Unction. It is a powerful depiction of both the struggles against, and the final acceptance of, the inevitability of death. Extreme Unction is a very fitting way to complete a series of pieces about psychological and spiritual transitions. Death, as this brilliant work by Christos shows us, is the ultimate transition.
Ultimately To Dream of Silence is the story of Jeff Reilly’s realization that the real engine of transformation is the heart: the heart of the machinery of a vast basement, the pounding heart recovering from terror, a bursting heart upon witnessing indescribable beauty, the rich heart of our home and finally, a heart beating out the final moments of life.
As of September 22nd the recording has been available for download and streaming on all major sites, and also as a beautiful full colour CD with a 20-page booklet.
The full To Dream of Silence suite will be performed as part of the Open Waters Festival on January 9, 2018 at the Halifax Music Coop.
Listen to Eighty Steps from To Dream in Silence here.
To purchase a copy of the CD you may also contact Jeff Reilly directly at: jeffreilly@eastlink.ca |
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