Courage, hope and friendship – all in the context of finding one’s way home again. That’s the vision that Italian composer Francesco Lettera held when he created The Wizard of Oz, a symphonic poem honoring L. Frank Baum. Mr. Lettera recorded his work and recently released it on DharmaSound, an internet label based in
Mr Lettera contacted me a few weeks ago asking permission to use my ph
otograph Into the Sun (above) as cover art for his CD. He discovered the photo while searching Flickr, where I cross post many of my pictures. Once I understood how he was distributing his work, I readily agreed.
The Wizard of Oz is a richly orchestrated, multi-textured work in six movements. The entire work can be downloaded along with artwork for a CD label and CD sleeve. Lettera’s two previous albums are also available at DharmaSound, along with works by a number of other artists.
Who knows? I may have just solved your holiday gift giving for everyone on your list.
Click on pictures to enlarge. Into the Sun © 2007 James Jordan.
8 comments:
Sounds wonderful..thanks for the link. The photo is stunning! A path well trodden!
What an amazing and gorgeous picture! Congratulations on getting your work recognized!
That is so cool! I, too, had a photo picked out off of Flickr a few weeks back to be used in a Stanford University brochure to help advertise a new major in atmospheric something-or-other. What a kick it is to know something you produced found a way to be shared with others.
Beautiful photo he chose of yours. He's got good taste!
The Internet is a wonderful connector. As always, a great photo and it's nice to see you getting wider exposure. I couldn't resist the pun. Sorry.
wow, how pleased i am for you!!
very, very cool james :)
Hello Everyone,
thanks to James: my ears, your eyes.
All over the...rainbow.
The "Wizard" Francesco Lettera "of OZ".
And a gorgeous photo he chose for the cover! :) Congrats James!
What an amazing honor for you! And it's such a beautiful shot!!!
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