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| The samples are QuickTime MP4 format and require the latest version of the QuickTime, if you don't have it you can download it free clicking here. To play the samples click on the titles. |
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| Suite Dreams, Roland Perrin with the Blue Planet Orchestra | ||
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the new CD is available directly from www.otrecords.com |  |
| Crossing the Border | ||
 Click here to play a low resolution version of the trailer Mpg4, 11.4Mb, 160x120, 13.07 min |
In May/June 2005 Roland went to Havana, Cuba, to rehearse and record his latest orchestral work "Crossing the Border" with an ensemble of classical musicians from the Orquestra Sinfonica Nacional and popular and jazz musicians. Here are four samples from two of the four movements. The whole experience has been filmed and we are currently seeking funding to complete the post-production of a documentary. A 12 minutes trailer has been completed. |
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songs from the cage |
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Hertfordshire Chorus & Blue Planet Orchestra |
No. 1 "prelude" No. 3 "roll the dice" The ecstasy of a life without boundaries - I use a South African marabi rhythm. No. 4 "full moon" is based on the Cuban cha-cha-cha. Bukowski feels his late night loneliness more keenly through accidentally spying on two lovers loving. Piano improvisation features.
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No. 5 "my garden" Alto sax improvisation featuring Gilad Atzmon; subconcious spirituality : “pain is a flower”. No. 6 "on the train to Del Mar" Expressed through the Brazilian samba and partido alto, the poet on a train, in bad condition, basks in a quiet elation despite everything. A stupid optimism I guess. Featuring the wah-wah trombone of Paul Taylor. No. 7 "Mongolian coasts shining in light" Escaping the cage that is the human condition. Improvisations from our two trumpet players Kevin Robinson and Andy Gathercole. |
| Roland Perrin's setting of songs from the cage was commissioned by Hertfordshire Chorus, and premièred by them with The Blue Planet Orchestra in St Albans, April 2002. | Bukowski's words used with permission from Harper Collins New York. | |
from the series "London songs" |
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London Songs Six songs, each for a different ensemble and singer, including one for choir. Each song is inspired by a different aspect of life in London. I Her Day (6.58 min) II Departure (4.45 min) III All Night Blues (4.44 min) IV Westway (5.40 min) V Hide and Seek (10.08 min) VI Peckham Dog (5.12 min) Read the "Peckham Dog" lyrics by Roland |
All night blues:vocal Maria Webb, guitar Doug Boyle
Departure: vocal Guida de Palma Her day: vocal Carol Grimes Hide and seek: vocal Anthony Allenye Peckham dog: Crouch End Festival Chorus and The Roland Perrin Trio Westway: vocal Monica Vasconcelos |
from the Blue Planet Orchestra series |
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 The Blue Planet Orchestra "Introducing The Blue Planet Orchestra" (Blue Planet Records BPR001). |
The Blue Planet Orchestra has been the main vehicle for Roland's work. The BPO is an adaptable organism, "Introducing The Blue Planet Orchestra" features a two trombone 5-piece BPO. |
Malinga |
| The Blue Planet Orchestra comes in other sizes too... | Nomads:The Blue Planet Orchestra as a seven-piece band
The Blue Planet: The Blue Planet Orchestra as a 13-piece big band |
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| "Introducing the BPO" and "songs from the cage" are available at £ 10 including postage and packing, you can order directly from Roland. | ||
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