Happy Alchemy by Shannon Graham
Happy Alchemy is Shannon Graham’s fifth studio recording. It is an original song-cycle or “concept album”, written by Graham, with each of it’s twelve songs depicting a step towards spiritual growth. The thirteenth song, a cover of Minnie Riperton’s “Lovin’ You” is a love letter to All Things.
The work is scored for Graham (voice and soprano/alto/tenor saxophone) and the Odin String Quartet. Odin shines on the record, playing in contrasting styles such as pop, salsa, reggaetón, soul, and classical. Each song in the cycle is in a different genre from the one before it, a tribute to the myriad styles of music which influence and inspire it’s composer.
Tracklist
| 1. | Glow | 3:26 |
| 2. | The Void | 3:49 |
| 3. | Surrender | 4:35 |
| 4. | Fearless | 3:56 |
| 5. | Reaching Out | 6:54 |
| 6. | Willing | 4:12 |
| 7. | Rebirth | 5:05 |
| 8. | Vampire | 3:05 |
| 9. | Two Children | 4:32 |
| 10. | Power | 3:42 |
| 11. | Clouds in the Sky | 4:13 |
| 12. | Heaven on Earth | 4:44 |
| 13. | Lovin' You | 5:33 |
Credits
Credits
Music & Lyrics for songs one to twelve - Shannon Graham
"Lovin' You" was written by Minnie Riperton & Richard Rudolph and arranged for this record by Jay Vazquez
Voice & saxophone (soprano, alto, tenor) - Shannon Graham
The Odin Quartet:
Violin - Alex Toscov
Violin - Tanya Charles Iveniuk
Viola - Veronica Lee
Cello - Samuel Bisson
Recording, editing, mixing, mastering - Jay Vazquez
Produced by Shannon Graham & Jay Vazquez
License
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Toronto-based musician Shannon Graham has played many parts throughout her life: classical violist, jazz saxophonist, experimental composer, pop singer, and chamber-jazz concert presenter. Throughout her career she aims to continue blurring the lines between musical genres and art/entertainment. She believes that good music can connect people by provoking empathy, insight, and catharsis.