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Nara pt 1

from Illustrations by Andrew McAnsh

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Nara was written for the ancient city of Nara, Japan - in particular, the famous To-da-ji Temple. I spent countless days visiting Nara while I lived in Japan and it was an experience that has shaped my character and consequently my music. The piece begins solo trombone which represents the single monk who wakes before dawn to open the temple doors. A tranquil time of morning to be soon followed by a rush of sunlight bleeding into the temple district which is represented by the rest of the ensemble. Pt 2 symbolizes the rush of frantic tourism that attracts the famous deer (messengers of god). In daytime, Nara becomes a national tourist attraction. The remainder of the piece aims to soundtrack a day in Nara.

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from Illustrations, released June 29, 2016
Produced by Andrew McAnsh Du Varella
Personnel:
Andrew McAnsh – Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Jeff Larochelle – Tenor Saxophone
P.J. Andersson – Trombone
Mjaa Danielson – Voice (1,2,3,4)
Mara Nesrallah – Voice (5,8,9)
Chris Pruden - Piano
Geoff Young – Guitar (1,2,3,4,10)
Wes Allen – Bass (1,2,3,4,10)
Soren Nissen – Bass (5,6,7,8,9)
Ian Wright – Drums

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Andrew McAnsh Toronto, Ontario

Music and Zen have always been intertwined in the artistic vision of trumpeter/composer Andrew McAnsh. Currently, Andrew is working on releasing his debut studio album ‘Illustrations’ on June 29th 2016. “Do not listen to the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice inside yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things” – Zen Master Dogen ... more

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