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bossanovafied
Released May 4, 2009
Kristine's album of all her original music recorded in Brazil, bossanovafied, made the short list for the 52nd Grammy nomination consideration in the "best jazz album with vocals" category. bossanovafied DEBUTED at #46 on the World Music Album Chart as reported by JazzWeek magazine February 22, 2010.
bossanovafied is a collection of songs about life experiences only understood and resolved through melody and lyric. The entire project is collaboration - about what happens in people's lives.
the lyrics
For the exception of three songs, the lyrics are my own. The lyrics of those songs were created from the poetry of two insightful poets, David Schneider and Brian Spack. Their lives intersected mine just at the right time and their words succinctly expressed how I felt about things in my life, though I was incapable of addressing them for myself. Sentiments found in the lyrics address the ebb and flow of relationships, life and love, and will surely resonate with those who hear them. The accompanying melodies I wrote along with the self-penned lyrics, plus those derived from my friends' poetry, project the listener into the stories of these songs and can apply them to their own experiences.
the story
The other component in the collaboration is Brazilian pianist, Paulo Midosi, I met this classic bossa nova pianist, writer and arranger in Rio the summer of 2006 while performing with this trio at Club J. For us it was instant chemistry. I found the courage to ask to sit-in after the show. The rest, as they say, is history. After that performance we agreed to meet in Rio the following year to record my songs as bossa novas and sambas.
the arrangements
bossanovafied as you hear it today is the culmination of the beautiful arrangements created by Midosi and Harold Cazes, as well as the input of the other musicians once we were in the studio. Together we found the heart and soul of my melodies and harmonies.
the recordings
The atmosphere in the studio was dynamic and we fed off each others energy and ideas. Each song was improved upon measure by measure. This album, infused with the essence of Brazil, the rhythm of bossa nova and samba, embody those special sounds that have always fascinated, mesmerized and inspired me.
It was pure joy to work with these talented men and I hope to bring them to the US so you to can witness this breathtaking union live and in person.
bossanovafied is scheduled for release in May 2009.
the songs
I Wish
Music: Kristine Mills
Lyrics: Brian Spack and Kristine MIlls
That Was Yesterday
Music and Lyrics: Kristine Mills
Sweet Sorrow
Music: Kristine Mills
Lyrics: David Schneider and Kristine Mills
Sasha's Lullaby
Music: Kristine Mills
Lyrics: Brian Spack and Kristine MIlls
Burden of Choice
Music: Kristine Mills
Lyrics: Brian Spack and Kristine MIlls
Fallin' In Love
Music and Lyrics: Kristine Mills
You Are
Music: Kristine Mills
Lyrics: Brian Spack and Kristine MIlls
Inspirasao*
Music: Kristine Mills and Ray Wilson
Lyrics: Kristine MIlls
All songs (C) 2009 Kristine Mills Music, LLC
Krisitne Mills: vocals
Pauolo Midosi: piano
Haroldo Cazes: electric bass, fretless bass, acoustic guitar
Rubinho Moreira: drums and percussion
Jose Carlos Bigorna: tenor sax, alto sax and flute
Arrangements: Paulo Midosi and Haroldo Cazes
Produced by: Kristine Mills and Paulo Midosi
Recorded:
Estudio Manga Rosa , Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, August 7 - 9, 2007
Engineered: Zeca Winicki, Fernando Haddad
(*)inspiracao
Recorded: SugarHill Studio, Houston, Texas, January 18, 2009
Kristine Mills:vocals
Ken Ward: Piano
Michael Stevens: fretless bass
Charlie Perez: drums and percussion
Paul Chester, acoustic guitar
Mixed:
Andy Bradley, SugarHill Studio, Houston, Texas, USA
Mastered:
Allen Corneau, Essential Sound Masterin, Houston, Texas, USA
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