Organ Premiere of Alternative Facts

James Walker premiered the organ version of my piece

Alternative Facts February 1, 2020 at St. Cross Episcopal

Church in Hermosa Beach, CA.

Alternative Facts was composed as a reaction to the 2016 presidential campaign, election, and subsequent inauguration of our current president. Ever since he announced his candidacy we have, 

as a nation, endured a profound attack on reality, not to mention democracy, diplomacy, civility, 
and honesty.

We now know first-hand the experience of passing "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," Lewis Carroll's 1871 novel. We are also living in George Orwell's "1984" and the 1944 MGM film "Gaslight." This is now our exhausting "alternative facts" daily life.

Alternative Facts was composed for my long-time friend and colleague, the brilliant Emmy and Grammy winning pianist Gloria Cheng. It was recorded at the UCLA Herb Alpert School Of Music/ Ostin Music Center studio by multiple Grammy-winning engineer Rich Breen. It will be included on an upcoming, and as yet unnamed, album on the Navona label in 2020.

The piece itself reflects the times we are living in. Discombobulating, annoying, loud, repetitive, confounding, crazy-making, tiresome, frenetic, all of the above. The video contains only a tiny fraction of the 13,000+ "false or misleading" claims made by the president as gathered by the Washington Post, as well as claims made in the years before the 2016 election, and claims made by the president's supporters.

CD Review: Etereo by Lindsey Goodman

 February 1, 2020 The Flute View

ETEREO NEW MUSIC FOR FLUTE by Lindsey Goodman with Chrysalis Duo & Leviathan Trio

Featuring works by Bruce Babcock, Steven Block, Peter Castine, Alla Elana Cohen, Mara Helmuth, Jennifer Jolley, Josh Oxford, Jason Taurins

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Flutist Lindsey Goodman has just released her latest album, Etereo, New Music for Flute.  Goodman, a champion of New Music, dives into her 3rd album of new works.

The album begins with Bluez by Josh Oxford.  With it’s Blues-y feel, Goodman rocks the singing and playing bit, as well as showing great commend over the technical riffs.  The melancholic nature of Soliloquy by Bruce Babcock, showcases Goodman’s exquisite musicality and rich tone.  Marsyas by Jason Taurins is a change of pace track featuring Alto Flute, delivering a mournful, contemplative mood.  Goodman offers a deep, plush sound on her Alto Flute.  The work is haunting and ethereal.  Gadfly by Jason Taurins lets Goodman display wonderful extended techniques, all showcasing her riveting tone.  Sweet Soulless Solstice by Steven Block is desolate, and severe, expertly played by Goodman.  

Butterfly Within by Mara Helmuth offers an entirely different landscape.  Bone chilling and indelible, Goodman waves her magic wand and lights the path within the electronic soundscapes.

Watercolors of the Master Who Is Accustomed to Paint Oils, by Alla Elana Cohen, is a beautiful work for flute and piano.  Goodman masterfully explores new colors with her brilliant pianist.

3 Duos for Alto Flute & Cello by Peter Castine offers interesting landscapes for the otherwise unusual bedmates.  A toy piano is also heard in this piece, offering dolorous hints of hammered stabs.

Flight 710 to Cabo San Lucas for Flute, Cello and Piano by Jennifer Jolly makes for a blistering & captivating finale.

Throughout the album, Goodman’s crystal sound commands attention, and her technique is impeccable.  Her world class collaborators and composers make for an enthralling album of new works for flute.

-Viviana Guzman

Alternate Facts for Organ Premieres Saturday, February 1 in Hermosa Beach

James Walker, Organ

Complete Concert Information

Alternative Facts was composed as a reaction to the 2016 presidential campaign, election, and subsequent inauguration of our current president. Ever since he announced his candidacy we have, as a nation, endured a profound attack on reality, not to mention democracy, diplomacy, civility, and honesty. We now know first-hand the experience of passing "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," Lewis Carroll's 1871 novel. We are also living in George Orwell's "1984" and the 1944 MGM film "Gaslight." This is now our exhausting "alternative facts" daily life. Alternative Facts was composed for my long-time friend and colleague, the brilliant Emmy and Grammy winning pianist Gloria Cheng. It was recorded at the UCLA Herb Alpert School Of Music/ Ostin Music Center studio by multiple Grammy-winning engineer Rich Breen. It will be included on an upcoming, and as yet unnamed, album on the Navona label in 2020. The piece itself reflects the times we are living in. Discombobulating, annoying, loud, repetitive, confounding, crazy-making, tiresome, frenetic, all of the above. The video contains only a tiny fraction of the 13,000+ "false or misleading" claims made by the president as gathered by the Washington Post, as well as claims made in the years before the 2016 election, and claims made by the president's supporters.

James Walker embraced the challenge of mastering and performing the premiere
of the organ version of Alternative Facts. The timing, February 1, 2020,
could not be more appropriate.

Gloria's performance can be found here:

The American Prize 2020

I've been selected as a semi-finalist in 3 categories for The American Prize 2020!

1. Chamber Music-The Present Moment-Altius Quartet

2. Music for Chorus-Be Still-The Crossing

3. Music for Orchestra-Event Horizon-Wembley Players

All on the Navona label.

Etereo from Lindsay Goodman

Lindsay Goodman has a new Navona album coming out on January 10, 2020 called "Etereo."

"Etereo" contains my piece for flute solo entitled "Soliloquy."

Congratulations, Lindsey!

James Walker 
will premiere the organ version of 
"Alternative Facts" 

on February 1, 2020 at 5 p.m. at  

St. Cross Episcopal Church
1818 Monterey Boulevard, 
Hermosa Beach, California

Alternative Facts performed by Gloria Cheng