Fractures (album)

18 videos • 123 views • by Frank Horvat I Am Who I Am Records proudly presents Fractures, an album featuring the music of Canadian composer, Frank Horvat. This song cycle was commissioned and recorded by soprano, Meredith Hall. LISTEN on all streaming platforms, including.... Spotify: https://bit.ly/47ghwX3 Apple Music: https://bit.ly/49DpKub Fractures is an expansive song cycle that draws its inspiration from the environmentally detrimental practice of hydraulic fracking. Each song possesses its own unique narrative, yet collectively, the cycle weaves a compelling story, presenting different perspectives by twelve Canadian and American poets. As a result, there is a diversity of styles and themes, with recurring motifs of fire and water serving as integral threads to unify the work. Fracking often lingers on the periphery of discussions surrounding energy options, given the perception that natural gas offers a ‘cleaner’ alternative to other fossil fuels. However, delving deeper reveals the staggering resources and chemicals required for fracking, as well as the heart-wrenching impact on both the land and the communities residing near these operations. This song cycle humanizes the issue by sharing varying perspectives and stories. The cycle leads listeners through a revelatory journey, including with three epic songs, from ‘Digging’, to ‘Prophecy’, then ‘Homeland Security’, and with many emotional (and musical) twists along the way. PERFORMERS: Meredith Hall (soprano) Brahm Goldhamer (piano) More about Fractures: https://frankhorvat.com/composition/f... ALBUM: Listen: https://frankhorvat.com/discography/f... Produced by Frank Horvat Engineered by Dennis Patterson Recorded at Humbercrest United Church, Toronto, Canada ABOUT FRANK HORVAT: “An accomplished multi-genre composer and pianist who has made the tricky musical leap that allows him to pursue a niche of his own” (Edmonton Journal). With a manic drive to create, his discography is continuously growing and his compositions have been premiered on four continents. His works have been performed in a variety of venues and been featured in festivals, plays, film, television networks and radio stations internationally. His music is both aggressive and introspective. The consequence of being born in a world of Gershwin, Glass and Zappa, he’s influenced by the post-modern idea of eclecticism. His compositions have a driving minimalism and a haunting reflection and are most often based on social injustices or the wondrousness of life, love and longing. Frank presently resides in Toronto with his wife/manager, Lisa. Educated at The Royal Conservatory and the University of Toronto, he is an Associate Composer at the Canadian Music Centre and member of the Canadian League of Composers. More about FRANK: http://frankhorvat.com CONNECT with FRANK: http://frankhorvat.com http://www.facebook.com/frankhorvatof... http://www.twitter.com/frankhorvat http://www.linkedin.com/in/frankhorvat https://www.instagram.com/frankhorvat...