Woodbox Beats and Balladry
Daniel Bernard Roumain
Having carved a reputation for himself as an innovative composer, performer, violinist, and band leader, Haitian-American artist Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) melds his classical music roots with his own cultural references and vibrant musical imagination. Proving that he’s "about as omnivorous as a contemporary artist gets" (New York Times), DBR recently collaborated and performed with Lady Gaga on FOX's American Idol. His accolades range from being voted as "America’s Assignment" on the CBS Evening News, to receiving praise as one of the "Top 100 New Yorkers" (New York Resident).
Following up his debut release on Thirsty Ear "etudes4violin&electronix", his new release "Woodbox Beats & Balladry" is a vibrant, compositional tour de force. Featuring members of his touring ensemble, DBR’s soaring violin is complemented by rich textures, haunting melodies and exhilarating performances.
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Tracklist
1 Spaceships Over Haiti
Bass, Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Jim Robertson (3)
Drums, Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Kenny Grohowski
Synthesizer – Wynne Bennett
Turntables, Programmed By [Synth Programming] – Elan Vytal aka DJ Scientific*
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
2 Sonata For Violin And Turntables, Part4
Computer [Laptops], Turntables, Programmed By [Synth Programming], Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Elan Vytal aka DJ Scientific*
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
3 Simone
Bass – Jim Robertson (3)
Drums – Kenny Grohowski
Piano – Wynne Bennett
Violin [5-string] – DBR*
4 Armstrong
Bass – Jim Robertson (3)
Drums – Kenny Grohowski
Piano – Wynne Bennett
Turntables, Programmed By [Synth Programming] – Elan Vytal aka DJ Scientific*
Violin [4-string] – DBR*
5 Sonata For Violin And Turntables, Part6
Computer [Laptop], Turntables, Programmed By [Synth Programming], Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Elan Vytal aka DJ Scientific*
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
6 Moonshine
Violin [6-string], Programmed By [Synth Programming], Electronics – DBR*
7 Sonata For Violin And Turntables, Part2
Computer [Laptops], Turntables, Programmed By [Synth Programming], Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Elan Vytal aka DJ Scientific*
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
8 JMDL
Bass – Jim Robertson (3)
Drums – Kenny Grohowski
Piano – Wynne Bennett
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
9 Sonata For Violin And Turntables, Part1
Computer [Laptop], Turntables, Programmed By [Synth Programming], Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Elan Vytal aka DJ Scientific*
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
10 The Loss
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
11 Slowly Fooled
Trumpet [Akai Ewi 4000s], Programmed By [Synth Programming], Electronics, Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Peter Gordon
Violin [6-string] – DBR*
12 Our Country
Bass, Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Jim Robertson (3)
Drums, Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Kenny Grohowski
Piano, Arranged By [Co-arranged], Composed By – Wynne Bennett
Violin [6-string] – DBR*