My friend Jonathan Spottiswoode and his band "Spottiswoode & His Enemies" have a gorgeous holiday CD & video CHELSEA BOYS. It features the yummy Tony Lauria on accordion (also a member of my band ILA'S DRESS as well as a guest on our debut release KYRIE)
To purchase "Chelsea Boys": http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chelsea-boys/id274861760?i=274861880
Video & illustrations by Maria Eugenia, http://www.mariaeugenia.com/
Anytime you can check them out on tour or locally, you will not be disappointed.
Enjoy.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Turntable Tuesday
~ Ted Ganung
For this edition of Turntable Tuesday I bring you my latest production work "Weight of the World," set for release next Monday off the label Liquid Brilliants! A smooth and soulful Drum & Bass track that was a huge collaborative process inspired by the current global situation. The guitar and keyboard parts were originally recorded in Honolulu by Blaise Nako of the band Dirty Genes. The beautiful & sultry vocals were recorded in only a one hour improv session at The Sound Machine Studio, with engineer Mike Machinist. Mariella literally came into the studio after coming back from an out of town gig tired & worn out and some how came up with this beautiful idea on the spot that she executed perfectly!
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For this edition of Turntable Tuesday I bring you my latest production work "Weight of the World," set for release next Monday off the label Liquid Brilliants! A smooth and soulful Drum & Bass track that was a huge collaborative process inspired by the current global situation. The guitar and keyboard parts were originally recorded in Honolulu by Blaise Nako of the band Dirty Genes. The beautiful & sultry vocals were recorded in only a one hour improv session at The Sound Machine Studio, with engineer Mike Machinist. Mariella literally came into the studio after coming back from an out of town gig tired & worn out and some how came up with this beautiful idea on the spot that she executed perfectly!
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Debut Release of our CD Kyrie is now on itunes!
Then, through a willy-nilly way, I wound up in the event industy. (Too long a story to share)
I had a bride approach me that was getting married at the Four Seasons in Miami. She wanted something totally different for her ceremony. So I immediately thought of my friends, violinist Deni Bonet who was touring with Cyndi Lauper, cellist Stephanie Winters who was touring with Richie Havens, Evan Toth on guitar/vocals from "Tony & Tina's wedding" with myself on piano. This client loved each element and gave me complete license to produce the music for her ceremony. We brought our experience as soloists and contemporary performers to her wedding ceremony, which allowed us to create the ultimate"goosebump" moment for her entrance as she walked down the aisle.
Bingo. My musical happy place.
Such was the birth of "Bianchi Musica". Combining my classical roots with my love of popular music & fashion. For the past 2 years, I have been gifted with performing private events with my gorgeous & talented string quartet; Ariana Rosen, Kate Mollica, Hannah Hens-Piazza and Lauren Riley-Rigby. As a constantly working chamber ensemble, we have learned to aniticipate each other's musical moves and breath together. It's been an extraordinary experience.
Kyrie is a hybrid of classical music, pop & southern rock. There are 11 pieces, 7 covers and 4 originals. The title track kyrie is an original composition and the Greek word for "lord". It appears in countless sacred works ranging from Bach, Beethoven & Mozart, all the way to contemporary composers. We have been fortunate to play in some of the largest and most renown cathedrals, churches and synagogues in the world, being inspired by all things heavenly and ethereal.
The repertoire on KYRIE has grown organically out of unusual requests from our clients, many of whom have granted us creative license to push the envelope for chamber music in private settings. However, the most courageous and greatest collaborative influence has been Jung Lee at Fête in NYC. (www.feteny.com) She is flawlessly fearless in her design and vision and has allowed us to take great creative leaps whether they were on a beach in St. Barts, a garden in New Orleans, or the alter of St. Bartholomew's Church. Her support has been formidable in developing our signature sound. A romantic mixture of fairydust & drama.
Additional players are the uber talented & handsome Tony Lauria on accordion and the beautifully gifted Christiana Liberis on violin. My husband & partner in crime Jay Bianchi produced & co-arranged this work. Sometimes wrangling 5 estrogen driven musicians was like herding cats, so we love and thank you Jay!
We hope that you enjoy.
xox Pill
Liner notes:
Pilley Bianchi - Piano/Vocal
Jay Bianchi - Producer/Arranger
Ariana Rosen - Violin
Kate Mollica - Violin
Hannah Hens-Piazza - Viola
Lauren Riley-Rigby - Cello
Tony Lauria - Accordion
Christiana Liberis - additional violin
Songs:
Kyrie - written by Pilley Bianchi
Boys of Summer - written by Don Henley & Mike Campbell
I feel Like Someone Else - written by Pilley Bianchi & Maria Gentile
Hallelujah - written by Leonard Cohen
Pretty Good Year - written by Tori Amos
Not Gonna Think - written by Pilley Bianchi
Iris - written by Johnny Rzeznick (GooGoo Dolls)
Can't You See - written by Toy Caldwell (Marshall Tucker Band)
Lipstick & Cream - written by Pilley Bianchi & Nancy Magarill
On Golden Pond - written by Dave Grusin
Moonlight Sonata - written by Beethoven, arranged by Pilley Bianchi
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
vintage holiday shopping in williamsburg
I am always looking for affordable, extraordinary & meaningful gifts for friends, family and colleagues, especially with the holidays approaching. We have the grooviest vintage shops here in Williamsburg, just a short L train ride under the East River. I recently had my grandfather's Rolex tweeked right here in the hood by Leo De La Cruz right on N. 7th street. He has a GORGEOUS selection of vintage watches that are guaranteed to run like new. 1:46 Watch Repair & Designer Collective 146 N. 7th Street
Also, for fashion/shoes/tea on Sunday at 4PM with AMAZING baked goods by the owner herself, stylist Malin Landeaus 155 N. 6th street @ Bedford Ave
My favorite Street Vendor on N. 6th and Bedford, she has THE BEST prices for vintage jewelry and always fabulous finds.
Bedford Cheese Shop of course is amazing for the absolute best cheese, salami's, chocolate and everything yummy. Amy's baguette is a favorite as well as the Napoli Bagette for just $1.50
more to come on Ugly Luggage, Amarcord, Whisk & Moon River Chatel.......
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Turntable Tuesday
~ Ted Ganung
For this week of Turntable Tuesday I bring you one of my favorite Tech House tracks that is one of the most beautiful electronic music compositions I have ever heard, Callisto (Joris Voorn Remix.) The uplifting synth has so much feeling and emotion that it reminds the listener how much of the human element can still be captured within electronic music. The composition makes you feel as though every element within the track is so organic that it is not just a sterile loop, but each beat and accent is subtly changing as though performed live. Each layer adds more texture and movement as though it was originally written out on staff paper. The "Synthapella" (the synth with no beat) was later released and still charted as a top ten song because it is just so moving. Of course the song begins with a very simple two minutes of just beat, like most house tracks, this is part of the arrangement that gives the DJ time to properly blend two tracks into one. So for our purposes you may want to start the song at two minutes to skip the intro.
For this week of Turntable Tuesday I bring you one of my favorite Tech House tracks that is one of the most beautiful electronic music compositions I have ever heard, Callisto (Joris Voorn Remix.) The uplifting synth has so much feeling and emotion that it reminds the listener how much of the human element can still be captured within electronic music. The composition makes you feel as though every element within the track is so organic that it is not just a sterile loop, but each beat and accent is subtly changing as though performed live. Each layer adds more texture and movement as though it was originally written out on staff paper. The "Synthapella" (the synth with no beat) was later released and still charted as a top ten song because it is just so moving. Of course the song begins with a very simple two minutes of just beat, like most house tracks, this is part of the arrangement that gives the DJ time to properly blend two tracks into one. So for our purposes you may want to start the song at two minutes to skip the intro.
Monday, November 7, 2011
the jersey shore
This past weekend was picture perfect for our ceremony at Bonnet Island Estate on the Jersey Shore. The location was rustic and chic to fit this lovely bride & groom from Brooklyn. The boathouse where the ceremony took place was completely infused with the scent of fresh lavender.
Their ceremony was classic with a little whimsy.
Their ceremony was classic with a little whimsy.
Groom & Bridal Party - Dream a little Dream
Bride - Moon River
Special Meditation - Morning Has Broken by Cat Stevens
Recessional - Sweet Child of Mine by Guns & Roses
The quartet - Ariana, K8, Hannah & Lauren
Hannah & Lauren, with a little fan. :)
Ariana & K8
We heart the jersey shore.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Turntable Tuesday
- by Ted Ganung
For this edition of Turntable Tuesday I bring you one of may favorite Technicolour & Komtaic collaborations, "No Evil." A beautiful liquid drum and bass track filled with smooth rolling basslines, tasteful melodies, and pristine production. Released in August by the cutting edge drum & bass label Rubik Records, the release is available at all major digital distributors. Technicolour & Komatic are currently two of the top upcoming drum & bass producers from London. They are known for their smooth style of drum and bass filled with great musical ideas and ultra clean production.
To listen to more from these artists..
For this edition of Turntable Tuesday I bring you one of may favorite Technicolour & Komtaic collaborations, "No Evil." A beautiful liquid drum and bass track filled with smooth rolling basslines, tasteful melodies, and pristine production. Released in August by the cutting edge drum & bass label Rubik Records, the release is available at all major digital distributors. Technicolour & Komatic are currently two of the top upcoming drum & bass producers from London. They are known for their smooth style of drum and bass filled with great musical ideas and ultra clean production.
To listen to more from these artists..
Komatic
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