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FWS 2009

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Produced by Justin Eisenbraun
Executive Producer: Lee Smith
Recording Engineer: Sean Geyer

Young Chicago singer / guitarist Scott Wesley is back with four new songs that his fans will love, featuring the bluesy rocker "Your Last Song."

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1. Your Last Song
2. Give It A Rest
3. So Glad
4. Seconds To Years

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FWS 2008

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Produced by: Joe Dilillo, Lee Smith, and Scott Wesley
Executive Producer: Lee Smith
Recording Engineer: Joe Dilillo

Four Winds is proud to present a new single "Everything" by young Chicago rock artist Scott Wesley, along with a second new track called "Permanent."

Says Scott, "I wrote "Everything" a couple years back, shortly after the release of my first album. It was one of those songs that I kept putting on the back burner because I was never really satisfied with it. One day I told myself to just get it over with and finish the song. After working on the structure and the production in the studio, it actually turned out to be, in my opinion, one of my better songs. Hope you enjoy!

"Permanent" is basically about how we shouldn't take the things and people we have in life for granted because one day they may not be there for you. It's kind of a tribute to all my friends and family to let them know that I appreciate them. I think it's a very peppy, feel good song that hopefully will inspire others to look at their lives a little differently." —Scott Wesley

1. Everything (4:10)
2. Permanent (5:13)

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FW 3029

Performed by Pittsburgh Symphony Brass

Producer: Arnold Roth
Executive Producer: Lee Smith
Artistic Coordinator: George Vosburgh
Recording Engineer: Mat Prock

Four Winds Entertainment is proud to present the long awaited new recording “A Song of Christmas” by America’s premiere brass ensemble Pittsburgh Symphony Brass, led by Grammy winner George Vosburgh. The album is filled with joyful Holiday favorites, as well as glorious Christmas works of old, played only as PSB can. The set was recorded on September 8th and 9th 2008 in the East Liberty Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, which provides one of the finest natural acoustic settings available anywhere. Once again, Four Winds was most pleased to have the renowned producer Arnie Roth at the helm to record this celebrated group. Like the successful first two Holiday recordings “A Christmas Concert” and “The Spirit of Christmas,” the new album delivers all the joy of the season with virtuoso flair and spectacular sound. We are pleased to once again have as our special guest the exciting mezzo-soprano Tami Fire, singing two classics O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) and He Shall Feed His Flock (from Handel’s “The Messiah”).

1. Little Drummer Boy - Davis, Onorati, Simeone / arr. Vosburgh - 3:01
2. Nutcracker March - Tchaikowsky / arr. Bernstein - 1:49
3. O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) - Adam / arr. Vosburgh
   featuring Tami Fire - 3:22
4. Do You Hear What I Hear - Noel, Shayne / arr. Vosburgh - 1:33
5. Still, Still, Still - Traditional / arr. Vosburgh - 2:14
6. Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow - Cahn, Styne / arr. Berntsen - 1:34
7. Gloucestershire Wassail - Traditional / arr. Price - 1:52
8. What Sweeter Music - Rutter / arr. Berntsen - 4:33
9. Hansel and Gretel Prelude - Humperdinck / arr. Berntsen - 4:48
10. He Shall Feed His Flock - Handel: The Messiah / arr. Vosburgh - featuring Tami Fire - 4:36
11. County Cathedrals - Vosburgh - 2:15
12. Angelus Domini - Biebl / arr. Vosburgh - 6:04
13. Geistliches Wiegenlied (Lullaby for the Christ Child) - Brahms / arr. Berntsen - 2:39
14. O Magnum Mysterium - Lauridsen / arr. Berntsen - 6:34
15. The Holly and the Ivy - Traditional / arr. Price - 1:37
16. A “Spike Jones” Jingle Bells - Pierpont / arr. Vosburgh - 2:25
17. Auld Lang Syne - Traditional / arr. Vosburgh - 1:57
    

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FW 2007

Produced by: Joe Dilillo, Lee Smith, and Scott Wesley
Executive Producer: Lee Smith
Recording Engineer: Joe Dilillo

Hi everyone, my name is Scott Wesley. I am from the Northwest suburbs of Chicago, and have been playing guitar and writing music for just around 5 years. Music and singing have been my passion ever since I can remember. I started out on piano at the age of five, and from then on I’ve gone through various instruments including drums, bass, and keyboard.

Growing up, I was surrounded by the Beatles day and night, thanks to my Dad. I would have to say that they are my biggest influence, and that’s probably where I get my “pop” sound from. Other than that, artists that influence me today would be Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Jason Mraz, and Keller Williams, all solo artists as you can tell. This unique blend of musical influences helped form my own sound that I bring to your ears.

1. Open Eyes (3:42)
2. Here Now (5:40)
3. Every Day (3:51)
4. Leeches (4:14)
5. Obsession (4:09)
6. Ripple (3:37)
7. Harvest (5:47)
8. Real Words (4:00)
9. Roller Coaster (4:13)
10. Someday (4:45)

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FWE 3028

Director of Music - Paul M. Ellison
Producer - Ian Dean
Recording Engineer - Kevin Herring
Mastered by Paul Stubblebine

Palestrina: Missa confitebor tibi Domine
1. Kyrie (4:19)
2. Gloria (5:20)
3. Credo (8:55)
4. Sanctus (7:17)
5. Agnus Dei (4:20)

Palestrina: Motets
6. Confitebor tibi, Domine (6:07)
7. Spiritus sanctus (3:12)
8. Ave Maria (2:37)
9. Surge illuminare (2:19)
10. Et ambulabant gentes (2:54)
11. Magnificat (4:45)
12 Nunc dimittis (3:46)

Schola Adventus
Schola Adventus from San Francisco, California presents Palestrina for Eight Voices, featuring the first ever recording of the Italian Renaissance master’s great "Missa Confitebor tibi, Domine" and a selection of eight-part motets.

Schola Adventus is the resident choir at Church of the Advent of Christ the King, San Francisco’s historic Anglo-Catholic parish. There they have quickly established a reputation as one of the Bay Area’s premier a cappella choral ensembles, specializing in Gregorian Chant and Renaissance polyphony.

Paul M. Ellison has been director of music and organist at San Francisco’s historic Church of the Advent of Christ the King since October 1990. There he directs the church’s professional choir Schola Adventus to much acclaim in a comprehensive repertoire of choral music ranging from Gregorian chant to first performances of contemporary works. The emphasis is on unaccompanied Renaissance polyphony.

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FWE 3027

Produced and Engineered by David Kempers
Executive Producer: Lee Smith
Mastering Engineer: Konrad Strauss

Violinist David Kempers combines acoustic instruments and synthesizers in his “Electronic Symphonica” to take us on a new musical journey, where tradition meets technology in a dazzling performance for all listeners.

Kempers is an extraordinary musician, who is equally at home on the concert stage or in the recording studio. David has served as Concertmaster of the New Orleans Symphony and Associate Concertmaster of the Fort Worth Symphony. He has been a soloist with major orchestras under the batons of conductors Maxim Shostakovich, Catherine Comet, and Erich Kunzel, and has been a featured performer with the Bolshoi Ballet.

Mr. Kempers has also worked extensively in commercial music, with artists ranging from Johnny Cash to Bugs Bunny. He has backed up YES, Styx, Josh Groban, Mannheim Steamroller, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and many more.

1. Infernal Danse from Stravinsky: Firebird (4:14)
2. The Suite (Sinding) (4:42)
3. Aquarium from Saint-Saens: Carnival of the Animals (2:19)
4. Malinconia (Ysaye) (3:03)
5. March To The Scaffold from Berlioz: Symphony Fantastique 6:14
6. Pavane (Faure) (5:00)
7. Obsession (Ysaye) (3:08)
8. Gymnopedie No.1 (Satie) (3:50)
9. Danse Macabre (Saint-Saens) (7:19)
10. Saturn, The Bringer Of Old Age from Holst: The Planets (9:20)

Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Indianapolis
The Indianapolis Festival Orchestra Chamber Ensemble
Frederick Burgomaster, Conductor

Part I
1) Chorus / And The Glory Of The Lord (3:00)
2) Recitative / Thus Saith The Lord (1:35)
3) Recitative / Behold, A Virgin Shall Conceive (0:22)
4) Air & Chorus / O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings To Zion (5:37)
5) Chorus / For Unto Us A Child Is Born (4:07)
6) Recitative / There Were Shepherds Abiding In The Field (0:15)
7) Recitative / And Lo, The Angel Of The Lord Came Upon Them (0:20)
8) Recitative / And The Angel Said Unto Them (0:39)
9) Recitative / And Suddenly There Was With The Angel (0:18)
10) Chorus / Glory To God (1:54)
11) Air / Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion (4:32)
12) Recitative / Then Shall The Eyes Of The Blind (0:29)
13) Air / He Shall Feed His Flock (5:13)
14) Chorus / His Yoke Is Easy, And His Burthen Is Light (2:20)

Part II
15) Chorus / Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs (1:58)
16) Chorus / And With His Stripes We Are Healed (2:19)
17) Chorus / All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray (3:57)
18) Recitative / All They That See Him, Laugh Him To Scorn (0:45)
19) Chorus / He Trusted In God (2:37)
20) Recitative / Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart (1:25)
21) Air / Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow (1:16)
22) Recitative / He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land Of The Living (0:21)
23) Air / But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul In Hell (2:15)
24) Chorus / The Lord Gave The Word (1:14)
25) Air / How Beautiful Are The Feet (2:17)
26) Chorus / Their Sound Is Gone Out (1:43)
27) Air / Why Do The Nations So Furiously Rage Together? (1:41)
28) Chorus / Let Us Break Their Bonds Asunder (2:09)
29) Recitative / He That Dwelleth In Heaven (0:17)
30) Air / Thou Shalt Break Them (2:03)
31) Chorus / Hallelujah (4:08)

George Frideric Handel: Messiah
In August 22, 1741, at a low point in his life and career, and suffering from partial paralysis due to a stroke, George Frideric Handel began work on Messiah. In an incredible 24 days, the great dramatic composer completed perhaps the most powerful, spiritually moving, and popular oratorio of all time. In the face of adversity, Handel rose to an unparalleled level of inspired achievement, saying upon the completion of the Hallelujah Chorus, “I did think I saw all Heaven before me, and the great God himself.”

Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Indianapolis
Formed in 1883, the Christ Church Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys, Indianapolis under the direction of Frederick Burgomaster has achieved an international reputation for excellence in choral music. In addition to performing with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Men and Boys have sung numerous commissioned works and have frequently appeared on radio and television broadcasts, including the nationally televised series “The Joy of Music” hosted by organist Diane Bish. The Choir has toured Great Britain and Europe, singing in London (St. Paul’s and Westminster Abbey), Canterbury, Ely, Truro, Dublin (Christ Church Cathedral), Paris (Notre Dame), and in the cities of Chartres, Munich, Berlin, Leipzig, Venice (St. Mark’s), and Rome (St. Peter’s Basilica).