Composer: Thomas Christian

Tracks/ Timings: Don’t leave your books (2:23); To the birds (3:20); Love is a melody (5:46); A woman needs a man (4:58); A soul in distress (5:15); We have a choice (3:16); Devil’s street (4:47); Deep are the woods (3:23); The organ grinder (after Schubert)(3:00); The salt of words unspoken (5:22); The bird (4:27); No more poems (3:02); Under a pale moon (5:05); To the birds #2 (1:51); For free (2:28)

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Information:
This eclectic collection of original songs was recorded in Germany by a group of outstanding musicians. Female and male vocalists are accompanied by various instruments including grand piano, keyboard, winds, brass, saxes, harp, guitars, drums, mandolin, dombro, violin, viola and upright bass. Under A Pale Moon is a unique song cycle, and the musical genres employed include jazz, folk, pop and, crossover classical. The entire cycle is based on a story about a family sitting together around a fire on a cold winter’s evening, a pale moon dimly shining through a nearby window. The father begins the story telling, followed in turn by each of the family members gathered there. The cycle culminates with all the participants singing the uplifting title song, an anthem celebrating the family gathering. Many of the lyrics are written by long time classical music industry vetrean Ron Mannarino.