Film Music: The Neglected Art names “American Mystic: Music of Alan Hovhaness” their Delos Recording of the Month!
From the Film Music Blog:
“This new Delos offering (DE 3421) is in celebration of the birth of American composer Alan Hovhaness and features a nice compilation of his material. While this material is previously released it is an excellent overview of his work. If you’re not familiar with his work you’re in for a real treat. Unlike many of his contemporaries Alan offered well thought out melodies and harmonies. Like Howard Hanson some of his material has the romantic 19th century sound to it, although his concept and ideas are quite unique. Born in Massachusetts to a Scottish mother and Armenian father his love of nature and astronomy at an early age had an influence on his musical writing. Quite prolific he has over 500 compositions to his credit.”
– Thomas Kiefner
Read the thoughtful and thorough review on Film Music: The Neglected Art.
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