Good Friends, far and near,
Sometimes astonishing things happen by chance.
Sometimes serendipity prevails, inspiration calls and amazing results emerge as a complete surprise. This is exactly the way in which Libana’s new CD-in-the-works, Turning, came to be.
Inspired by rehearsals of new music for our Artists Economic Stimulus Package (in other words, concerts) celebrating the Solstice, Libana made the bold spur of the moment decision to professionally record both performances las June. If nothing else, we deemed it a good archival move and had a vague hope that perhaps one or two pieces would be duitable for download – it being the 21st century and all.
After listening we raised our collective eyebrows. With a few re-records to eliminate the inevitable audience shuffles and snuffles, it appeared we quite unexpectedly had the possibility of a new CD on our hands! Synchronistically, it would celebrate Libana’s 30th anniversary as a creative community.
In the current economy, as an arts group which has had to make drastic cuts to our already lean budget, the nod to proceed seemed implausible. Yet as if by divine beckoning, doors opened, paths cleared, generosity was offered – this CD nearly asked to be made, and we answered the call.
A busy summer ensued. Sandwiched between sailing races and a departure to Europe we spent a day recording in an outlying church quietly located in the woods. We are thrilled with the musical result. From the first tolling bell to the final shimmer of hammered dulcimer, Turning, will be a CD of shining gentleness and deep rooted richness.
Now we need you. We’ve got gorgeous music and a glorious cover art ready to go. It is your financial suppor that will bring this CD into the world…
