Groundbreaking composer/pianist Michael Harrison has developed one of the most distinctive musical styles of our time. Adapting ancient principles of harmonic resonance to create new tunings and scales, Harrison combines a lifelong study of Western classical and North Indian classical music to forge “a new harmonic world…” (Paul Griffiths, The New York Times). Through his expertise in “just intonation” tuning systems and North Indian ragas, combined with a deep understanding of Indian and Middle Eastern rhythms, and his innate gift for melodic composition, he has created a revolutionary new sound for the piano.
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From Ancient Worlds, his acclaimed
epic composition written for the "harmonically tuned piano", gives full range to the sonic possibilities
of the unusual, refined voicings of his music. Characterized by poignant
melodies, rich harmonies, and multi-layered rhythmic patterns, his sounds
are at once technically adept and deeply emotional. Recorded in
the reverberant acoustics of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in
New York
City for New Albion Records, From Ancient Worlds was
voted the "No. 2 Best Recording of 1992" on National Public Radio's New
Sounds Listeners' Poll.
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