re: Bach / Lara St. John

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Performers

• Robbie Jacobs (Cello)
• Tim Vine (Clavinet)
• Aziz Chabadiss (Ney)
• Eddie Hessian (Accordion)
• Yoad Nevo (Electric Guitar)
• Trilok Gurtu (Tabla)
• Trilok Gurtu (Percussion)
• Brian Gascoigne (Marimba)
• Brian Gascoigne (Synthesizer)
• Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer)
• Anna Noakes (Flute)
• Ric Featherstone (Programming)
• B.J. Cole (Pedal Steel Guitar)
• Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer)
• Chris Lawrence (Double Bass)
• Magnus Fiennes (Programming)
• Krzysztof Chorzelski (Viola)
• Paul Clarvis (Percussion)
• Phil Todd (Flute)
• John Parricelli (Guitar)
• Gregory Knowles (Dulcimer)
• Lara St. John (Violin)
• Andrew Findon (Flute)
• Laurence Cottle (Fretless Bass)
• John Paracelli (Guitar)
• Lawrence Cottell (Fretless Bass)
• Pandit Danesh (Tabla)
• Pandit Danesh (Percussion)
• Brian Gascoigne (Organ)
• John Themis (Guitar)
• Brian Gascoigne (Programming)
• Christopher Lawrence (Double Bass)
• Dario Bonell
• John Parricelli (Mandolin)
• Matthew Sharp (Cello)
• John Paracelli (Mandolin)
• Chris Laurence (Double Bass)
• Dario Rossetti-Bonell (Guitar)
• Christopher Laurence (Double Bass)

Composer

• Magnus Fiennes

Notes & Reviews:

Personnel: Lara St. John (violin); John Themis (guitar, acoustic guitar); Yoad Nevo (electric guitar, synthesizer, electric bass, programming); Dario Rossetti-Bonell (classical guitar); Krzysztof Chorzelski (viola); Robbie Hay Jacobs, Matthew Sharp (cello); Philip Todd, Andy Findon (flute); Anna Noakes (alto flute); Brian Gascoigne (organ, synthesizer, marimba, programming); Tim Vine (Wurlitzer organ); Ric Featherstone, Magnus Fiennes (synthesizer, programming); Chris Laurence (double bass); Trilok Gurtu (tabla, percussion); Paul Clarvis (percussion).

Recording information: 365 Artists, London, England (03/02/2002-07/10/2003); Olympic Studios, London, England (03/02/2002-07/10/2003).

Violinist Lara St. John is not an artist who aims to please everyone. She's an adventurous performer committed to making music on her own terms. Accusations that she exploits her model-worthy looks have dogged her since early in her career, despite near-universal acclaim for her superb technique, imaginative interpretations, and high-powered performance style. St. John shrugs these negative remarks off as old news and looks forward, instead, to new challenges.

RE: BACH, her initial foray into the treacherous terrain of "crossover" territory, will likely work purists and traditionalists into a fresh lather. St. John, in collaboration with composer/producer Magnus Fiennes, draws from sources including jazz, world beat, electronica, and contemporary pop for an unconventional approach to the music of J.S. Bach. Fiennes, a guiding force behind the phenomenally successful crossover group Bond, stamps the proceedings with his unmistakable production style, creating richly textured soundscapes that are ideal tableaus for St. John's virtuosic flights of fancy. The disc's roster of fine musicians, including tabla master Trilok Gurtu and B.J. Cole on pedal steel guitar, is notable for the diverse disciplines represented. Elitists may scoff, but open-minded listeners will find much to enjoy on this intriguing album.

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Fiennes, Magnus : Goldberg2 (after Bach)

• Performers: Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Paul Clarvis (Percussion); John Parricelli (Guitar); Lara St. John (Violin); Andrew Findon (Flute); Laurence Cottle (Fretless Bass); John Paracelli (Guitar)
• Running Time: 3 min. 49 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Largo (after Bach)

• Performers: Lawrence Cottell (Fretless Bass); Pandit Danesh (Tabla); Pandit Danesh (Percussion); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Brian Gascoigne (Organ); John Parricelli (Guitar); Lara St. John (Violin); John Themis (Guitar); Laurence Cottle (Fretless Bass); Brian Gascoigne (Programming); John Paracelli (Guitar)
• Running Time: 3 min. 26 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Tocceilidh

• Performers: Christopher Lawrence (Double Bass); Dario Bonell; Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Paul Clarvis (Percussion); John Parricelli (Mandolin); John Parricelli (Guitar); Matthew Sharp (Cello); Lara St. John (Violin); John Paracelli (Guitar); John Paracelli (Mandolin); Chris Laurence (Double Bass); Dario Rossetti-Bonell (Guitar)
• Running Time: 2 min. 31 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Duetto

• Performers: Christopher Laurence (Double Bass); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Brian Gascoigne (Organ); Matthew Sharp (Cello); Lara St. John (Violin); Chris Laurence (Double Bass); Brian Gascoigne (Programming)
• Notes: Lara St. John performs the two violin parts in this recording.
• Running Time: 3 min. 23 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Echo

• Performers: Robbie Jacobs (Cello); Christopher Laurence (Double Bass); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Paul Clarvis (Percussion); John Parricelli (Guitar); Lara St. John (Violin); Tim Vine (Clavinet); John Paracelli (Guitar); Chris Laurence (Double Bass); Aziz Chabadiss (Ney)
• Running Time: 3 min. 57 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : The Sicilian

• Performers: Eddie Hessian (Accordion); Christopher Laurence (Double Bass); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Paul Clarvis (Percussion); John Parricelli (Guitar); Lara St. John (Violin); Yoad Nevo (Electric Guitar); John Paracelli (Guitar); Chris Laurence (Double Bass)
• Running Time: 4 min. 6 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Bombay Minor

• Performers: Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Trilok Gurtu (Tabla); Lara St. John (Violin)
• Running Time: 3 min. 49 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Recit

• Performers: Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Trilok Gurtu (Percussion); Brian Gascoigne (Marimba); Brian Gascoigne (Synthesizer); Brian Gascoigne (Programming); Anna Noakes (Flute); Lara St. John (Violin); Yoad Nevo (Electric Guitar); B.J. Cole (Pedal Steel Guitar)
• Running Time: 5 min. 33 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Aria

• Performers: Robbie Jacobs (Cello); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Lara St. John (Violin)
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Fugue

• Performers: Christopher Laurence (Double Bass); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Trilok Gurtu (Percussion); Trilok Gurtu (Tabla); Matthew Sharp (Cello); Lara St. John (Violin); Chris Lawrence (Double Bass); Krzysztof Chorzelski (Viola)
• Running Time: 1 min. 44 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Double

• Performers: Christopher Laurence (Double Bass); Phil Todd (Flute); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Trilok Gurtu (Percussion); Trilok Gurtu (Tabla); Lara St. John (Violin); John Themis (Guitar); Chris Lawrence (Double Bass)
• Running Time: 3 min. sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Gigue

• Performers: Pandit Danesh (Percussion); Pandit Danesh (Tabla); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); John Parricelli (Guitar); Matthew Sharp (Cello); Lara St. John (Violin); Yoad Nevo (Electric Guitar); Laurence Cottle (Fretless Bass); John Paracelli (Guitar); Aziz Chabadiss (Ney); Gregory Knowles (Dulcimer)
• Running Time: 3 min. 34 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Prelude

• Performers: Lawrence Cottell (Fretless Bass); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Paul Clarvis (Percussion); Brian Gascoigne (Synthesizer); Brian Gascoigne (Programming); John Parricelli (Guitar); Lara St. John (Violin); Laurence Cottle (Fretless Bass); John Paracelli (Guitar); Aziz Chabadiss (Ney); Gregory Knowles (Dulcimer)
• Running Time: 3 min. 30 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : Ten Fifty Two (after Bach)

• Performers: Christopher Laurence (Double Bass); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Paul Clarvis (Percussion); Brian Gascoigne (Programming); Brian Gascoigne (Organ); Brian Gascoigne (Synthesizer); Lara St. John (Violin); Tim Vine (Clavinet); Chris Laurence (Double Bass)
• Running Time: 4 min. 46 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio

Fiennes, Magnus : BADinerie (after Bach)

• Performers: Christopher Laurence (Double Bass); Ric Featherstone (Synthesizer); Ric Featherstone (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Programming); Magnus Fiennes (Synthesizer); Paul Clarvis (Percussion); Brian Gascoigne (Organ); Brian Gascoigne (Synthesizer); Brian Gascoigne (Programming); Lara St. John (Violin); Tim Vine (Clavinet); Chris Laurence (Double Bass)
• Running Time: 2 min. 4 sec.
• Period Time: Contemporary
• Studio/Live: Studio