CDJourneys: people, places / compositions by Jonathan Dimond.
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This recording documents some of my compositions from the time of
my departure from Australia in 2002, through 2004. Within this
three year period I was based in Los Angeles USA, but also spent
time in Tokyo Japan, and Amsterdam Holland, where new
compositions were inspired.
The process of composition for me has always been about discovery
and invention, most often also with specific people and/or places
in mind. In this way, it is very similar to a journey - a kind of
personal journey whereby problems arise and are overcome by
solutions that are very often specific to that situation. The
more experience a composer has in creating customized solutions,
the more adept and able they are, in my opinion. The element of
surprise in the journey is also intrinsic to composition for me.
A dramatic change in environment brings new people and places
your way, and forces you to reexamine many aspects of your voice
and your existence. The process of recording allows a
self-focused "magnifying glass" to zone-in further on yourself,
your musical partners, and your composition. Of course the
subsequent benefit is that your journey has been documented -
preserved for future self-reflection and also for the ultimate
reward - sharing with audiences. The communication of ideas with
audiences through a rich musical language is really the essence
of my musical motivation. This album project aims to bring me
closer to sharing music and my journey with others. Enjoy.
Duration: 49 min.
Liner notes include brief program notes.
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