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Dear Friends in Music:
It is my immense pleasure to introduce you to the wonderful music of NICOLAS MEIER. "Mr. MoonJune Recommends" is offering you an exclusive FREE DOWNLOAD (FLAC, ALAC or MP3-320)
of this incredible collection of 11 tunes of Nicolas, compiled from his
ten albums. I would encourage you to listen to his music and support
his visionary artistry. Should you be as impressed as we at MoonJune
Records are with his work, a number of his albums through his own
independent label, MGP Records, are available for purchase -- both
physical CDs and digital downloads -- via the label's Bandcamp
storefront, located at www.mgprecords.bandcamp.com.
This free download compilation is available until September 13,
and is an exclusive offer to all MoonJune Newsletter subscribers. As
always, we remain grateful and humbled by your continued generous
support of independent progressive music and the wonderful, pioneering
artists whom we are privileged to present.
DIRECT LINK FOR THE FREE DOWNLOAD COMPILATION:
1. Nicolas Meier Trios - Senses 06:59https://moonjunerecords. 2. Nicolas Meier Trio+ - October In Ankara 06:00 3. The Wind (Part III The Lightness Of The Wind) 04:58 4. Marble Dance 05:10 5. Sunset 01:51 6. Adiguzel 06:18 7. Déjà Vu 06:45 8. Pete Oxley & Nicolas Meier - Breeze 07:57 9. Yemin 07:24 10. Eclectica - Flight Of The Bumblebee (Adagio) 05:04 11. Nicolas Meier: Modern Guitar Orchestra - Guidance 05:02 |
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In just a few short years, UK-based and Swiss-born Nicolas Meier
has carved out a reputation as one of Great Britain’s most original and
highly-skilled guitarists. Drawing from a love of Turkish and
Middle-Eastern music, as well as Flamenco and Tango stylings, mixed with
jazz and other progressive music elements, Meier has developed his own
unique sound with his regular group that features some of the top
musicians in the United Kingdom: Gilad Atzmon, Asaf Sirkis, Lizzy Ball,
Peter Oxley and has performed and recorded with the guitarist John
Etheridge, saxophonist Tim Garland, pianist Thierry Lang (Blue Note),
saxophonist Dave O'Higgins, violonist Christian Garrick and more.
The Guardian's John Fordham described Meier as ”... elegant in tone and bubbling with ideas … his originality as a writer, a player and a team leader dispatches any doubts,” and described his debut album, "Orient" as "... a seductive balance of strong themes, inventive improvising and dynamic variety."
I was first introduced to the music of Nicolas Meier on my 48th birthday in 2010, by my good friend, legendary drummer Bill Bruford. Bill and I share the same birthday (May 17),
and for years we have exchanged virtual birthday wishes. In May of
2010, Bill sent me an e-mail requesting my phone number, explaining that
he would like to talk to me directly concerning an amazing talent whose
path he had crossed in London. Knowing that I handle his good friend
and long-time music compatriot, the greatest guitarist that ever roamed
this planet, Allan Holdworth, and knowing my taste for fine, unique
guitarists who refuse to be confined by boundaries and traditions, he
(Bill Bruford) wanted to put me in contact with Nicolas Meier.
Bruford was very enthusiastic, telling me that Nicolas is 'the next big
thing' in terms of guitar playing. I still remember Bill's wise words: "Leonardo, listen to what I am telling you now: Nicolas will go very, very far -- he is an absolutely unique talent."
Shortly
thereafter, I got in touch with Nicolas and we instantly struck up a
friendly repoire. He requested my contact information and sent me all
his albums. I was simply blown away! -- especially after hearing one of
my favorite saxophonists, Gilad Atzmon, on his albums. Coincidentally,
right about that same time I was discovering a drummer who very quickly
became one of my favorite new drummers (if not the favorite), Asaf Sirkis.
(Asaf arrived in London from Israel about 15 years ago, at about the
same time as Nicolas was relocating there from Switzerland. Their
musical journeys intersected and the two hit it off -- forging a
rock-solid friendship and initiating what would prove to be a long
musical collaboration.)
Last year, Nicolas wrote to me, sharing the news that at the London launch of his latest album, "From Istanbul To Ceuta," the ultimate British guitar legend Jeff Beck
had come to check him out. He (Nicolas) was understandly excited. The
performance served as an audition of sorts, as several weeks later I
received news that Nicolas Meier was joining the Jeff Beck Group
-- playing electric, acoustic and synth guitar (covering the keyboard
parts) -- and that the band would be co-headlining a huge US Tour with
Brian Wilson (of The Beach Boys fame).
This
provided Nicolas and myself the opportunity to finally meet in person,
courtesy of the NYC show at the Beacon Theater, last October (2013). The
meeting was both cordial and productive, as some groundwork was laid
and I was able to assist Nicolas in getting his albums licensed in
Japan. It is our tentative plan, and my great hope, that in the coming
year (2015) we can collaborate on multiple fronts.
So, I am very pleased to introduce to you, my fellow MoonJunistas, the exquisite music of Nicolas Meier.
This promotional compilation includes one of my favorite songs from
each of his ten albums, plus an additional bonus track. I trust you will
enjoy the music of this extraordinary guitarist and composer, and,
assuming you do, please remember that you help support him by purchasing
one or more of his albums at www.mgprecords.bandcamp.com (where you can order CDs and/or purchase immediate digital downloads).
You can also check Nicolas' website: www.meiergroup.com
And check also his metal group Seven7 CLICK HERE
... enjoy the musical universe of the extraordinary Nicolas Meier!
www.mgprecords.bandcamp.com www.meiergroup.com www.mgprecords.com www.seven7.name
Stay
tuned for more news, as there are a lot of exciting things happening in
the MoonJuniverse!! ... and, if You can, please get out and see the Jeff Beck Group -- featuring Nicolas Meier, Rhonda Smith on bass, Jonathan Joseph on drums and the singer Jimmy Hal -- perform live, when they come to a town near you!
Thanks for your loyal support!,
Leonardo/MoonJune
HERE
BELOW ARE DIRECT LINKS FOR EACH ALBUM FEATURED IN THE COMPILATION.
PLEASE CLICK ON EACH CD COVER FOR MORE INFO AND PURCHASING OPTION.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE TRULY INDEPENDENT MUSIC.
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If You have chance please go to see Jeff Beck featuring Nicolas Meier
on the upcoming JEFF BECK USA TOUR 2014 (DOUBLE BILL with ZZ TOP)
JEFF BECK guitar
NICOLAS MEIER guitar RHONDA SMITH bass JONATHAN JOSEPH drums
AUG 8, 2014 - OGREN PARK, MISSOULA, MT
AUG 9, 2014 - CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE, WOODINVILLE, WA AUG 10, 2014 - CUTHBERT AMPHITHEATRE, EUGENE, OR AUG 12, 2014 - THE MOUNTAIN WINERY, SARATOGA, CA AUG 13, 2014 - GREEK AMPHITHEATRE, LOS ANGELES, CA AUG 15, 2014 - IRONSTONE AMPHITHEATRE, MURPHYS, CA AUG 16, 2014 - THE JOINT, LAS VEGAS, NV AUG 17, 2014 - AVA AMPHITHEATER, TUCSON, AZ AUG 19, 2014 - SANDIA CASINO, ALBUQUERQUE, NM AUG 20, 2014 - FIDDLERS GREEN AMPHITHEATRE, ENGLEWOOD, CO AUG 22, 2014 - ZOO AMPHITHEATRE, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK AUG 23, 2014 - STARLIGHT THEATER, KANSAS CITY, MO AUG 24, 2014 - VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATER, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO AUG 27, 2014 - DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE, CLARKSTON, MI AUG 28, 2014 - RAVINIA FESTIVAL, HIGHLAND PARK, IL AUG 29, 2014 - SENECA ALLEGANY CASINO & HOTEL, SALAMANCA, NY AUG 30, 2014 - CEASARS CIRCUS MAXIMUS, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ AUG 31, 2014 - MGM GRAND AT FOXWOODS CASINO, MASHANTUCKET, CT SEP 2, 2014 - BLUE HILLS BANK PAVILION, BOSTON, MA SEP 3, 2014 - MERRIWEATHER POST PAVILLION, COLUMBIA,MD SEP 4, 2014 - NIKON, JONES BEACH THEATER, WANTAGH, NY SEP 6, 2014 - VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATER, ALPHARETTA, GA, SEP 7, 2014 - ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATER, ST AUGUSTINE, FL SEP 9, 2014 - CRUZAN AMPHITHEATRE, WEST PALM BEACH, FL, USA SEP 10, 2014 - MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATRE, TAMPA, FL SEP 12, 2014 - THE CYNTHIA WOODS MITCHELL PAVILION, SRING, TX SEP 13, 2014 - WINSTAR CASINO, THACKERVILLE, OK |
Check two video clips featuring NICOLAS MEIER |
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