Description
Testimonials
�Sentinel is Greg Maroney�s third solo piano album to date, and what a beauty it is! The songs tell wordless stories about Greg�s life, its events and surroundings, and the people in it. Warmly inviting, and always accessible, it is the kind of album that I dearly love - one where the music is complex enough that one can hear something new each time, and where the familiar strains grow closer to the heart with each listen. Trained in classical and jazz piano since the age of five, it sounds to me like Maroney is probably most at home sitting at the piano and letting musical magic happen. There are jazz elements in Maroney�s music, but I would say that the influences on this CD are of a more classical nature with some of the freedom found in jazz. All of the tracks on this CD are really good, but I have a few favorites. I love 'Castle of Wonders' with its swirling, mysterious opening bars, and then dancing rhythms and melody - there is always a sense of mystery, but also of joyful discovery. 'Fire Drake' is another upbeat piece full of a dancing sense of elation and wonderful pianistics. Both of these pieces sound like great fun to play as well as to listen to! Most of the rest of the thirteen pieces are a bit slower and more subdued, describing a wide range of emotions and subjects. 'Avalon' is a darkly gorgeous piece with lots of deep bass chords and mysterious drama. 'Always� is more of a tender love song full of passion as well as gentleness. Sentinel is a really great album, and I highly recommend it." -Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications
Tracks
1) Isabelle
2) Castle of Wonders
3) I'll Remember You
4) Always
5) Avoi Dance
6) Sentinel
7) Fire Drake
8) Communion
9) Linda's Song
10) Birds on a Wire
11) Cimmerian Veil
12) Avalon
13) Giants Dance
Artist Profile
Greg has studied classical and jazz piano since age 5. He also studied classical Indian Music and gave street performances on the sitar and saz in the early 1970s. Currently he can be heard at various local restaurants, national and international radio stations, as well as playing for weddings and private parties. He has made frequent appearances at the Pennsylvania Governor's mansion, performing for Governor Ridge, Governor Schweiker and Governor Rendell. He also plays for the nursing events such as the Emergency Nurses Association national conference in Philadelphia, the local York chapter of the ENA and the State of Pennsylvania Nurses Association. In addition to creating beautiful melodies, Greg is an emergency room nurse at a trauma center in central Pennsylvania. He and his wife live in an old farmhouse the country with 3 cats, 3 dogs, a myriad of chickens, and his vegetable garden.
Listening to his music, you will find yourself reminiscing, smiling, waltzing and dreaming.
Credits
�2002 Greg Maroney
Label: Hen House Records
All music composed and performed by Greg Maroney. Produced by Linda Maroney. Cover photo by Greg Maroney. Cover Design by Linda Maroney.