Synchronicity-Like Minds (CD)

Synchronicity is comprised of brothers Garah and Gregory Landes. On their first CD titled "Like Minds" the duo blends classical and jazz fusion music into a highly creative and exciting recording. Highlights from the CD include Synchronicity's own transcription of the first part of Igor Stravinsky's "The Rite of Spring". A tour de force for percussion and piano, "The Rite" has become a signature piece for the duo. Also on the CD is a transcription of Claude Debussy's "The Sunken Cathedral". Based on the myth of a mystical island that rises and then sinks back into the sea, the duos' version reflects all the drama and color and then some of Debussy's fantastic original piano solo. The duo really gets to stretch their jazz fusion chops on John Psathas' "Drum Dances"; an extremely challenging duet between drumset/glockenspiel and piano that pushes the technical limits of each instrument. Pianist Garah Landes also composed three pieces for the CD. "The Rain", composed for talented soprano Cynthia Wuco and based on the poetry of Robert Creeley is smoky and meditative. "Last Look", written after the composer had a vivid dream about his recently departed father passing on to a happier and more beautiful place takes you through his journey. And finally, "Plead the Fifth", an exciting and powerful study in fusion tinged melodies and complex odd meters. Double bassist Ian Bracchitta joins the duo on "The Rain" and "Last Look". Throughout the entire CD, percussionist Gregory Landes makes good use of the wide variety of instruments at his disposal. Mr. Landes is up to the task of negotiating the extremely difficult multi-percussion demands of "The Rite of Spring" transcription as well as navigating through the highly demanding drumset part of the "Drum Dances". Synchronicity's CD "Like Minds" offers the listener an eclectic and thrilling listening experience.

Track Listing-

1-7. The Rite of Spring- Igor Stravinsky
8. Further Dance- Roland Vazquez
9. Last Look- Garah Landes
10. The Sunken Cathedral- Claude Debuss
11. The Rain- Poem by Robert Creeley, Music by Garag Landes
12-15. Drum Dance- John Psathas
16. One Hand, One Heart- Music by Leonard Bernstein
17. Plead the Fifth