Gallop by Spiros Moschopoulos
OUC029: Spiros Moschopoulos : Gallop
Spiros Moschopoulos is a Greek Athenian dedicated performer, arranger and composer of music inspired by Argentinian tango and latin music in general. He occasionally composes songs and/ or soundtracks for short Films. In May 2013 he was honored with a the highest distinction in a composition competition of Mikri Arktos publishing and recording company for instrumental music (piano quartet, tango nuevo style). His latest stage performances include tango/latin arrangements for solo piano or performing as menber of Dueto Tango.
His new album 'Gallop' is composed of modern piano solo pieces in a nostalgic mood but also with jazzy and rhythmic elements are combined with ensemble music in tango nuevo style using various instrumentations. The composer, originally a classical pianist, depicts his appreciation to romanticism with some impressionistic elements. The classical music flavour is intermingled with passionate tango rhythmical patterns and a very discreet jazzy touch in all his piano solo compositions. The ensemble pieces , on the other hand, provide a clear reference to tango nuevo but in a very personal and idiomatic manner.. Please enjoy !
Tracklist
| 1. | Gallop | 3:03 |
| 2. | Siege (feat. Aldin Tanasi, Orfeas Zafiropoulos) | 3:40 |
| 3. | Fragment | 1:20 |
| 4. | Vangelis & Georgia | 2:10 |
| 5. | Floating | 2:23 |
| 6. | Confusion | 4:34 |
| 7. | Tango for Maria - Live (feat.Lefteris Grivas) | 4:56 |
| 8. | T Tango - Live (feat. Lefteris Grivas) | 3:55 |
| 9. | Soil | 2:58 |
| 10. | Absence | 6:56 |
Credits
Spiros Moschopoulos: piano, composition.
Peter Christidis: violin (Vangeli & Georgia, Siege )
Aldin Tanasi: viola (Siege)
Orfeas Zafiropoulos: cello (Siege)
Lefteris Grivas: bandoneon (Tango for Maria, T tango)
Kostas Boukouvalas: editing, mastering
