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Perils of the Great Ulysses, for string quartet and electronic orchestra by Glenn Meade, is a musical retelling of the ancient Homeric poem "The Odyssey." Twelve movements take the listener along as the hero Ulysses struggles to reach home after the Trojan War. From the depths of Hades to the peaceful bliss of Calypso's island; from the magical songs of the Sirens to the treacherous path between Scylla and Charybdis, the music follows Ulysses on his desperate voyage. With extraordinary lyricism, power and precision, the Revolution Ensemble String Quartet and an electronic orchestra bring the epic tale to life.

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Patmos, John's Vision of the Apocalypse by Glenn Meade, is a collection of songs based on the Book of Revelation. Combining the stunning vocals of Chicago a cappella with the electronic orchestrations of Glenn Meade, the music brings to life the extravagant visual imagery of the final book of the Bible. To reflect the many fantastical characters and scenes appearing in John's visions, the music is a mix of many styles, including rock, blues, folk, and gospel. 2 CDs $20.00

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Open Road, Suite for Jazz Piano by Glenn Meade is a collection of new pieces that captures the essence of driving the open highway. A mix of modern classical precision with the harmonies and rhythm of jazz, the music varies from the lyrical "Sunday Driver" to the intense, angular "Rush Hour." Pianist Stuart Leitch brings the music to life in a sparkling performance on a Baldwin Grand. CD $12.00

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Gloria, for Choir and Orchestra by Glenn Meade, gives a cutting-edge expression to a familiar text. A work of exquisite beauty and power, this 50-minute setting of the second portion of the Great Mass interprets the words with totally new melodies and rhythms. Beginning with a hush, it builds through each section culminating in the glorious "Amen." The superb vocalists, accompanied by an array of electronic instruments, perform a vibrant new musical realization of the sacred words. CD $12.00

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Quantum Dances, Music for Synthesizer Orchestra by Glenn Meade. The eleven "Quantum Dances" are intense compositions performed on an orchestra of electronic instruments. Not for background ambience, this is maximalist music that requires serious listening. Complex, energetic, and powerful, some of the dances employ frequently shifting tempos and rhythms. Others use languorous melodies over slowly evolving harmonies and timbres. CD $10.00

All music copyright 1994-2003 Glenn Meade.

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