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AmericaA haunting musical foray into the deeply spiritual challenge the United States faces as a nation comprised of dozens of diverse cultures, languages and beliefs. Mixing America views the state of our nation from the perspective of Eagle Bones, a Native American shaman murdered while defending his people, his spirit long incarcerated by the glass case that displays his skeleton in a national museum. Composer and performer Lieberman's music speaks to aspects of the challenges to (and strengths of) the American experience: The Tree of Thorns to racism; The Sandman, to drug addiction; Orphan Boy, to the plight of children; Mixing America, to the richness of diversity; Fiddle Sing For Me, to the power of art; and Lady Bop, to the maintenence of the creative heartbeat which sustains the struggle for healing. (Huiksi Music CD to be released and available in May, 1996.)
A sparkling synthesis of jazz, folk, classical and East meets West, Arcturus is a bright guiding star whose intense light and energy inspires higher consciousness and love.
"Arcturus is...the name of a tape by violinist Julie Lyonn Lieberman, who molds her fellow acoustic musicians into undulating and spacious contours of string music, shining with good spirits. I especially like a pretty tune called Seven." Stephen Davis, New Age Journal
Empathic Connections is a spray of sea water on a brilliant sunny day.
"It's a new kind of music, something like High Drone." Stephen Davis, New Age Journal "Julie is not afraid to incorporate dissonance into the evolving soundscape, which is perhaps why the work is able to penetrate so deeply into one's inner space. Empathic Connections is highly focused for an improvised work - simple, clear and very effective." Ramana Das, Yoga Journal
The world as it was and as it could be: a journey into the ancient future through the eyes of a young girl.
Enter a world of imagination and stylistic diversity where the fire of the heart and the stillness of the soul intertwine as one. Performers include Lieberman on violin, Rez Abbassi on guitar and Dave Phillips on bass. Recent release!
Originally created as a National Public Radio series, this five part cassette series is hosted by Dr. Billy Taylor and presents over fifty improvising violinists from the 1920's up to present day. "The music is toe-tapping and inspiring and the history is fascination. If you've ever felt like singing the blues, clapped your hands with some jazz tune or thought you enjoyed the Kronos Quartet, you'll want to hear The Talking Violin."
Open up new avenues of expression through a pain-free, healthy, fluid approach to music-making. "This work is an invaluable vehicle for musicians who want to learn to use their bodies and minds more intelligently while practicing and performing." Lukas Foss, composer and conductor
Put fire in your bow! Written for the violinist who longs to leave the confines of the written page, this 132-page book offers clear instructions on how to play in the blues, swing, jazz, rock and new music styles. Preface by Darol Anger.
Item number LJ-W-2; Book $21.00 OUT OF STOCK
An improvising violinist, vocalist, composer, educator, radio producer and the author of three books (Blues Fiddle, Improvising Violin and You Are Your Instrument), Lieberman has performed all over the United States at venues ranging from New Music America to Omega Institute, La Mama to Carnegie Recital Hall, The Philadelphia Folk Festival to productions on Broadway.
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