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NEW RELEASE!Methuselah’s Odyssey
Methuselah’s Odyssey, a collection of music composed by Miamon Miller, is an
eclectic mix that runs the gamut from classical to folk either in imitation of various genres, or more whimsically, takes advantage of artistic license. Many are imitative of folk dance music including pieces in Swedish, Serbian, Romanian, Hungarian and klezmer style. Others include a mini fugue, a piano rag, a minuet/trio movement from a classical string quartet plus those that defy easy categorization. There are 14 mp3 selections and about 42 minutes of music. Repertoire and background information will be sent with the sound files but if you wish the former in advance of purchase, please contact us at <info@fugeimaginea.com>. It’s ONLY available through THIS website and it’s only $7.95 Listen to samples from Methuselah’s Odyssey. Fidl Freylekh
One Minute Fugue
Don's U sest
Fuge Imaginea 104
Fuge Imaginea 104 is a remarkable anthology. Produced in 1979 by Miamon Miller, it was recognized then for the breadth of its reach and the remarkable abilities of those participating. Miamon, a violinist and an expert in Eastern European folk music (particularly that of Romania) and also a lover of Mexican styles, drew upon the expertise of his friends and colleagues throughout Los Angeles. Most prominently featured are vocalist, Michael Janusz and the Veracruz 'conjunto' Nuevo Papaloapan. The Bulgarian village band, Pitu Guli recorded one wonderful dance tune, while ethnologist and polyglot, Dick Crum, who shouted verses (strigături) with perfect Romanian regional styling is featured in another from Transylvania.
Nearly 20 musicians participated in this remarkable project. The repertoire on the LP was drawn from Romania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Greece, Poland, the Ukraine and Mexico. This CD re-release includes 4 tracks not on the original LP: two canciones ("Cartas Marcadas" and "La Palma") from Mexico played and sung by Nuevo Papaloapan; the Yiddish song "Oy Mame Schlog Mikt Nikt" with Michael Janusz; and a Romanian dance tune from the region of Oaș. Download available at Amazon.com & iTunes Listen to samples from Fuge Imaginea 104. El Siquisir
Umarl Maciek
As Yet Quintet
The "As Yet Quintet" brings together 5 musicians who after carving separately successful careers in disparate genres, decided to collaborate on a recording featuring their own compositions. Their blend of styles and timbres range from straight-ahead Latin jazz to rhythmically asymmetric Bulgarian blues. The quintet features Anna Patton (clarinet), Miamon Miller (violin, viola), Eugene Uman (piano), and Julian Gerstin and Todd Roach (percussion). Available on iTunes downloads, you can get the complete package here for
Download available at Amazon.com and on iTunes Listen to a sample: Copa Kabanica
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Fuge Imaginea 105
Fuge Imaginea 105 was recorded in 1986 and features four extraordinary musicians playing the high energy and lyrical cabaret and folk music of Eastern Europe. Miamon Miller (violin) leads vocalist Michael Alpert, Alek Eppler (cimbalom) and bassist Stuart Brotman on an excursion that rambles from the hills of Slavonia to the mountains of Transylvania, from the plains of Oltenia to the bistros of Belgrade.
In the mid 1980s, Fuge Imaginea toured from coast to coast, and during its short life helped pave the way for the many world music groups that followed. This recording, originally released on cassette, reflects why the group was able to create an audience even when the genre was far from mainstream. Highlights include Michael’s improvisation of verses for Slavonsko, Stuart’s tilinca (flute without finger holes) rendition of “Pe Loc” from Bartók’s Romanian Dances (arranged by Miamon) and Alek’s cimbalom playing in our Oltenian Suite. As Jon Pareles said in a New York Times review (June, 1985): “Fuge Imaginea’s horas, doinas and ballads roll along on the resonant tones of Alexander Eppler’s cimbalom and Stuart Brotman’s bowed bass, and are topped by Miamon Miller’s ornately romantic violin improvisations or Michael Alpert’s accomplished singing... Fuge Imaginea is versatile, and careful about its idioms.” From the first cimbalom arpeggio to the final cadence of “Evo Banke,” discover for yourself what made this group so special. Download available at Amazon.com & iTunes Listen to a sample from Fuge Imaginea 105. Hora Lunga Sirba
Star Song
Our Star Song CD makes a special gift for the Christmas holidays. Valeriu Apan (panpipe), Miamon Miller (violin) and friends combine to play both traditional favorites such as Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Adeste Fideles, Joy to the World and Silent Night as well as lesser-known but beautiful carols from Romania. When originally released on the Dargason label, the Baltimore Sun found Star Song 'the find of the season'.
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Bucovina Klezmer and Friends Play Jewish Music
Bucovina Klezmer and Friends Play Jewish Music is a CD of the group founded by Miamon Miller (violin) and features Zinovy Goro (clarinet), David Kasap (accordion) and Vic Koler (bass). With special guests Gary Weitz (vocal), John Bilezikjian (oud and vocal) and Nick Ariondo (piano), Bucovina showcases its reputation as one of Southern California's best and most versatile Jewish bands. The repertoire includes klezmer, Sephardic and Israeli selections plus Mazyk, a whimsical programmatic composition by Miamon.
Download available at Amazon.com & iTunes Listen to a sample: Yidl/Freylekh/Angels
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