CRITICS REVIEWS: POETRY/POETRY READINGS - and - BALLET/PIANO/KEYBOARD COMPOSITIONS
Here follows a few of the CRITICS REVIEWS of 'Goblet Boodles' Poetry and Poetry Readings - And - Reviews of her Ballet Music Compositions for Piano & Keyboard, to date.
CRITICS REVIEWS:
‘CAPRICES & QUIRKS’ CD - 2007
ORIGINAL PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITIONS For BALLET & DANCE
1999-2007
© 2007 LYNDA K. ROBINSON - COMPOSER
“Lynda’s new disc contains eight tracks, six of them for piano – including piano duet – plus one for guitar, and a synthesized piece which features an accordion and orchestral effects. All the tracks on this disc reveal quirkily attractive qualities and I particularly enjoyed the solo piano pieces ‘Lesson on a Tightrope’ and ‘Trapeze Entanglement’ which perhaps reveal the influence of 20th century composers for the piano like Bartok and Soulima Stravinsky.
For now though I’d like to concentrate on the first and last tracks on the album. ‘Alternator Shipyard’ is a brilliant addition to the piano duet repertoire, written in a sunny G major with the odd mixolydian inflection. I loved the procession of sturdy quick-fire themes, minimalistic, and yet bound together with delightful counterpoints above and below. There’s a slower episode before the recapitulation but the piece has unity and purpose. There’s also a kind of innocence and charm beneath the surface musical sophistication which is tremendously appealing.
The last track is dubbed ‘Scorpions des Villes’, a stunningly original piece which sounds as if it could be the finale of a concerto for piano accordion and strings. Its three layers consist of accordion on top, pizzicato violas, and a string bass line. As in ‘Alternator Shipyard’ there are minimalist tendencies in this fascinating piece and the repetitions gradually cast a hypnotic spell on the listener. In its emotional effect though it’s quite different to the earlier piece – dark, slightly menacing, sinister even...”
The BATCOM Newsletter No 16 - 12 May 2007
J. Conway
Founder & Editor of The British Association of Tonal Composers
‘... Listening to lately with Great Delight ...
A Genuinely Unusual Dark-Hued Voice with something of the Range and Timbre of a vibrant Tenor Saxophone. She performs a cappella, with piano accompaniment, and with orchestrated backing tracks. I particularly enjoyed ‘Smokey Moon’* with its evocative dubbed intro, its Cor Anglais obbligato and its Minor/Major oscillations. ‘BitterSweet Boy’* includes a lovely arc-shaped sequential melody, a genuine modern jazz texture, and some authentic Skat singing. Another hit was ‘The Brussel Sprout Song’* – a fun cabaret item in the Flanders & Swann or Victoria Wood tradition ... I’d like to Thank her for letting me hear these unique and original performances ...’’...Lynda is also an experienced musician-performer, singer and composer. Many of you will have seen the Interview she gave to Mark Fishlock in the July edition of ‘The Works’ – the Journal of The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters (BACS). But as well as her strong belief in the therapeutic value of singing, Lynda also believes passionately in creating accessible music that will communicate directly to concert going audiences.’
Editor & Founder
The British Association of Tonal Composers
*‘Smokey Moon’ * ‘BitterSweet Boy’ & * ‘The Brussel Sprout Song’
All Composed & Performed by Lynda K Robinson
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“Undoubtedly Fine Pieces” - BBC Radio 4
“Really Enjoyed Listening to!” - Classic FM
“Thank you So Much for the Musical Evening.
Everyone Enjoyed It and said IT ADDED SOMETHING SPECIAL
to the Party.”
- Baroness Golding, The House of Lords Party
“A Very Big Thank You ... I received Many Compliments from our Guests and I feel you really started off what was an Absolutely Perfect Day for Us. Thank You for Setting the Tone.”
-The Rainbow-Miller Event at The Elvetham Country Estate
“I had a lot of comments back from everyone on how much they enjoyed the entertainment ... how professional you were and what a lot of effort you had gone to to make the afternoon the success it was ... one of the children made a Thank-You card ... Thank you also for offering to visit and cheer up the patients ... There is no doubt that laughter is a good medicine.”
- The Godwin Unit, Haslemere Hospital, Surrey
“Congratulations on your Highly-Commended Songwriter Award – It was Very Well Deserved!”
- Spirit FM
“An Unusually large and low vocal range. “
- The New York STA, New York, USA
“Out of the many titles on that particular compilation CD, YOURS did stand out ... Sounded great to me!”
- Former General Manager of EMI Music, United Artists, Dick James Music Ltd
“You have an unusual voice-Fantastic. You are so unique.. .”
- D Taylor
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COMMENTS LIVE INTERNET PERFORMANCES:
“You really have a tremendous knowledge for songs and musicals that inspire all of us to appreciate the past as well as the present -THANK YOU!”
“Hilarious – Love the accompanying facial expressions too!”
“Love it! – Rolls beautifully and I love the choice of words – Chez (long) Diadem – Whoa!”
“Such Talent! - You have an amazing grasp of words and rhyme”
“Wish my Geordie voice was as clear and audible as yours. You’re truly a Poetic Star”
“You would go down a bomb and do well on Television.”
“Awesome - You are a Star!”
“I imagine Sid James chuckling to this one!”
“Long Live the ‘English Rose’! – Bravo!”
“You’re amazing!” - “Ah, Lovely”
"That made me giggle! - EXCELLENT!"
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‘CAPRICES & QUIRKS’ CD - 2007
ORIGINAL PIANO & INSTRUMENTAL COMPOSITIONS For BALLET & DANCE
1999-2007
© 2007 LYNDA K. ROBINSON - COMPOSER
“Lynda’s new disc contains eight tracks, six of them for piano – including piano duet – plus one for guitar, and a synthesized piece which features an accordion and orchestral effects. All the tracks on this disc reveal quirkily attractive qualities and I particularly enjoyed the solo piano pieces ‘Lesson on a Tightrope’ and ‘Trapeze Entanglement’ which perhaps reveal the influence of 20th century composers for the piano like Bartok and Soulima Stravinsky.
For now though I’d like to concentrate on the first and last tracks on the album. ‘Alternator Shipyard’ is a brilliant addition to the piano duet repertoire, written in a sunny G major with the odd mixolydian inflection. I loved the procession of sturdy quick-fire themes, minimalistic, and yet bound together with delightful counterpoints above and below. There’s a slower episode before the recapitulation but the piece has unity and purpose. There’s also a kind of innocence and charm beneath the surface musical sophistication which is tremendously appealing.
The last track is dubbed ‘Scorpions des Villes’, a stunningly original piece which sounds as if it could be the finale of a concerto for piano accordion and strings. Its three layers consist of accordion on top, pizzicato violas, and a string bass line. As in ‘Alternator Shipyard’ there are minimalist tendencies in this fascinating piece and the repetitions gradually cast a hypnotic spell on the listener. In its emotional effect though it’s quite different to the earlier piece – dark, slightly menacing, sinister even...”
The BATCOM Newsletter No 16 - 12 May 2007
J. Conway
Founder & Editor of The British Association of Tonal Composers
‘... Listening to lately with Great Delight ...
A Genuinely Unusual Dark-Hued Voice with something of the Range and Timbre of a vibrant Tenor Saxophone. She performs a cappella, with piano accompaniment, and with orchestrated backing tracks. I particularly enjoyed ‘Smokey Moon’* with its evocative dubbed intro, its Cor Anglais obbligato and its Minor/Major oscillations. ‘BitterSweet Boy’* includes a lovely arc-shaped sequential melody, a genuine modern jazz texture, and some authentic Skat singing. Another hit was ‘The Brussel Sprout Song’* – a fun cabaret item in the Flanders & Swann or Victoria Wood tradition ... I’d like to Thank her for letting me hear these unique and original performances ...’’...Lynda is also an experienced musician-performer, singer and composer. Many of you will have seen the Interview she gave to Mark Fishlock in the July edition of ‘The Works’ – the Journal of The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters (BACS). But as well as her strong belief in the therapeutic value of singing, Lynda also believes passionately in creating accessible music that will communicate directly to concert going audiences.’
Editor & Founder
The British Association of Tonal Composers
*‘Smokey Moon’ * ‘BitterSweet Boy’ & * ‘The Brussel Sprout Song’
All Composed & Performed by Lynda K Robinson
___________________________________
“Undoubtedly Fine Pieces” - BBC Radio 4
“Really Enjoyed Listening to!” - Classic FM
“Thank you So Much for the Musical Evening.
Everyone Enjoyed It and said IT ADDED SOMETHING SPECIAL
to the Party.”
- Baroness Golding, The House of Lords Party
“A Very Big Thank You ... I received Many Compliments from our Guests and I feel you really started off what was an Absolutely Perfect Day for Us. Thank You for Setting the Tone.”
-The Rainbow-Miller Event at The Elvetham Country Estate
“I had a lot of comments back from everyone on how much they enjoyed the entertainment ... how professional you were and what a lot of effort you had gone to to make the afternoon the success it was ... one of the children made a Thank-You card ... Thank you also for offering to visit and cheer up the patients ... There is no doubt that laughter is a good medicine.”
- The Godwin Unit, Haslemere Hospital, Surrey
“Congratulations on your Highly-Commended Songwriter Award – It was Very Well Deserved!”
- Spirit FM
“An Unusually large and low vocal range. “
- The New York STA, New York, USA
“Out of the many titles on that particular compilation CD, YOURS did stand out ... Sounded great to me!”
- Former General Manager of EMI Music, United Artists, Dick James Music Ltd
“You have an unusual voice-Fantastic. You are so unique.. .”
- D Taylor
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COMMENTS LIVE INTERNET PERFORMANCES:
“You really have a tremendous knowledge for songs and musicals that inspire all of us to appreciate the past as well as the present -THANK YOU!”
“Hilarious – Love the accompanying facial expressions too!”
“Love it! – Rolls beautifully and I love the choice of words – Chez (long) Diadem – Whoa!”
“Such Talent! - You have an amazing grasp of words and rhyme”
“Wish my Geordie voice was as clear and audible as yours. You’re truly a Poetic Star”
“You would go down a bomb and do well on Television.”
“Awesome - You are a Star!”
“I imagine Sid James chuckling to this one!”
“Long Live the ‘English Rose’! – Bravo!”
“You’re amazing!” - “Ah, Lovely”
"That made me giggle! - EXCELLENT!"
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