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Solitaire (CD)

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Solitaire

Solitaire

Release Date: March 16, 2018

Produced by Neil Patton

Nominated: Album of the Year, 2018 (Modern/Contemporary) at SoloPiano.com

Top 25 Albums of 2018 at AuralAwakenings.com

#20 in Top 25 Contemporary Instrumental Albums of 2018 at GAIA Prime Radio

Kathy’s Favorites for 2018 at MainlyPiano.com

CREDITS:

  • Produced by Neil Patton
  • All music written, arranged, and performed by Neil Patton
  • (Except O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus: Melody composed by Thomas John Williams, Public Domain)
  • Recorded on a Yamaha C7 grand piano at the Villa Hildegan, October 2017
  • Piano Technician: Jay Hogan, RPT
  • Engineered by Michael Charles McDonald and Neil Patton
  • Mastering: Michael Charles McDonald, synthartsstudio.com
  • Cover and Graphics concepts: Neil Patton
  • Graphics Production: Tim Yost

About the Album:

Songs for the Solitary:

This collection of fifteen solo piano compositions reflects the spectrum of emotions we experience when alone, from the joys and inspiration of solitude to the trials and darkness of isolation. These pieces are meant to celebrate those precious times away from the crowd, but also to encourage those who are in need of community and hope.

Performed on the same Yamaha C7 concert grand piano that Neil used for his previous two albums (Between Shadow and Light, and Hammer & Wire), these recordings capture the height, breadth, and depth of sound that only a piano can produce, everything from delicate melodies to thundering rhythms. There is something for everyone in this collection.

"These are some of the best melodies and compositions I have ever created. I hope these pieces will encourage and connect with listeners on a deep level." - Neil Patton

"There are a lot of really good pianists on the contemporary piano scene, but only a few are breath-taking, and Neil Patton is one of those." - Kathy Parsons (mainlypiano.com)

REVIEWS/ARTICLES:

“Neil’s enthralling compositional style and perfected execution of these melodies uniquely stands out among many of his contemporaries, as well as places him in great company among some of the best in the field – hence, I can already conclude that Solitaire is destined to be named among the finest solo-piano releases of the year!”

Candice Michelle, Aural Awakenings

“It’s not often that I have a hard time naming favorite pieces on albums, but every track on Solitaire is a favorite. This album is a masterpiece from start to finish. This is music that has substance, beauty and profound depth, played with passion, compassion and soul-stirring empathy. Neil Patton is the real deal, folks!”

Kathy Parsons, MainlyPiano.com

“Each of the tracks on this release have been carefully crafted, they flow with intensity and an openness of a deeply felt sincerity. Solitaire is an album that fans of the solo piano genre will adore, and enjoy for decades…”

Steve Sheppard, One World Music Radio

“Neil is extremely adept at getting the most out of his piano … the recording on this new release is stunningly clear, and you’ll hear every little nuance of every note he plays! It’s almost like he’s ‘painted’ sonic moods for you to remember moments from your life.”

Dick Metcalf, Contemporary Fusion Reviews