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First here are some words from satisfied CD customers: "This is a CD with a difference. A mix of traditional and modern guitar music including a first time recording of Hasted's 'Celebration Suite.' A very musical performance, with technique to spare, enjoyable to listen to over and over again." "This CD reminds me of Bailey's Irish Cream - smooth, delicious, and decidedly more-ish! The balanced choice of pieces on the CD coupled with consistently great playing has made this one of my most listened to CDs. It's also cool to hear such a great recording of Stepan Rak's music and I found Rex Button's sleeve notes both helpful and interesting. Perhaps the best description for Second Recital for Guitar might be the titles of the pieces in Hasted's Celebration Suite; Captivation, Contemplation, Consolation, and Celebration ... just add Baileys on ice at the end of a long day for the perfect mix." "Bruce Paine is an excellent artist that definitely deserves a group of attention. I am duly impressed, indeed!" ---------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to my CDBaby page! What makes my guitar playing special and what can be said about the music I play? First I will say that if you are in to Heavy Metal, Rap or Techno you have undoubtedly come to the wrong place - unless, of course, you have quite broad musical taste! The music I play is mostly soulful, intimate and expressive, with the occasional burst of energy and excitement. It does not roar out at you from start to finish but instead ebbs and flows, never the same for too long. Variety and flow is foremost in my mind when designing a concert or CD programme as too much of the same thing can become boring and predictable very quickly. I play mostly music that has been originally written for guitar by others. I do not write my own music but try to give something of myself through my musical interpretation and expression. Much of the music I've played to-date originates from Spain, the Czech Republic, England and various parts of South America. For those looking for specific words that describe my sound, here are some ideas from friends and supporters...Soulful, peaceful, effortless, relaxing, emotional, breath-taking music that releases the emotions, artistically awakening, so natural and effortless...it's most impressive. My musical interests? I have quite eclectic taste in music but love in particular Jazz (just about all types), Indian Sitar music, traditional Flamenco, music of Brazillian composers Antonio Carlos Jobim, Luis Bonfa, Ernesto Nazareth, Portuguese 'Fado', Indonesian Gamalan music, African lute, Chinese lute (pipa), Galician Pipes - the list goes on! Bruce Paine BIOGRAPHY Bruce Paine had a fascination for the guitar from a very early age and gave his first guitar performance at the age of eleven. He didn't grasp his capacity for performing until much later, embarking on full-time study of the classical guitar some 14 years later at the University of Auckland. Since graduating with a Diploma in Music with Honours in 1995, Bruce has given many recitals in New Zealand, and played in Austria, the Czech Republic and Great Britain. A highlight of his visit to Prague in 1998, was to perform in concert with the Czech virtuoso guitarist and composer, Stepan Rak. Bruce has appeared as guest guitarist with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra in performances of the The Last Night of the Proms (1995) and the silent movie The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1997). In 2001, he appeared as soloist with the St Matthews Chamber Orchestra performing Joaquin Rodrigo's highly popular guitar concerto, Concierto de Aranjuez, under the baton of Antun Polyanich. Bruce has a special interest in recording and has produced two CD's, Recital for Guitar (1997) and Second Recital for Guitar (2000), both of which have been broadcast by Radio New Zealand. ---------------------------------------------------------- Concert Review: The Press, Christchurch, Wednesday, February 13, 2002 Guitarist Paine a name to watch Echoes of Spain. Bruce Paine (guitar) and artwork by Josie Martin. February 9, The Giant's House ("Linton"), Akaroa. Reviewed by Patrick Shepherd. Josie Martin's art and music soirees never fail to please, and for those who have not yet made the trip over the hill a treat awaits. A convivial atmosphere among Martin's extraordinarily vibrant paintings, sculptures and mosaics (there are new delights with every visit) showcased the talent of young Auckland guitarist Bruce Paine in a programme featuring Spanish, or Spanish influenced music. This was the first South Island venue for his short New Zealand tour, and for those in Timaru, Oamaru, and Dunedin, I strongly urge you to treat yourself and go along when he comes to town, starting with Timaru next Sunday. His informal and interesting links and engaging manner gave the audience a good feel for the music, and his playing backed it up. Paine delivered the entire programme from memory, with the dedication and love for the instrument one rarely sees in instrumentalists other than pianists or solo violinists. His programme contained a good mix of material across the genre, from the lyrical transcriptions of Granados and Albeniz, concluding the programme, to the more progressive harmonies of Rodrigo's Invocation and Dance (which I adored) and three pastoral songs. Argentinean composer Jose Lois Merlin's Suite del Recuerdo provided the Latin American perspective and Paine injected a fire and unpredictability into his playing which rounded off the first half well. Czech guitarist and composer Stepan Rak is a name I am unfamiliar with, but I thoroughly enjoyed Paine's rendition of Remembering Prague and a finely wrought tremolo tribute to the poet Lorca, Cry of the Guitar. Paine's handling of the tremolo effects expertly produce the orchestral sound demanded by the composer, other technical feats similarly well managed in the opening Fandanguillo and de Falla's Homenaje. Paine creates a nice sense of space in his playing, is unhurried but intense. Definitely a name to watch. ---------------------------------------------------------- CD Review: Review: New Zealand Musician - Vol 9 No 4, February/March 2001 BRUCE PAINE : Second Recital for Guitar This, as the title suggests, is the second album from one of our finest classical guitarists, and a collection of largely newer works. From Derek Hasted's Celebration Suite, a collection of short, very accessible pieces to the darker, more contemplative works of Stepan Rak's Three Russian Waltzes and Remembering Prague, there's a lovely diversity of character throughout the album. Add to this a range of guitars used, including two made by Auckland Luthier Rod Capper. Paine seems to prefer the warmth of cedar top guitars, but the one track performed on the Capper spruce top (Cry of the Guitar) has immediacy and presence, especially on the lower strings. There's such a consistency of performance and recording that dynamic subtleties stand out. This is another beautiful collection from Bruce Paine and I suspect he has more albums in him yet. Mike Moroney Check out the artist's website: http://www.brucepaine.co.nz Track List: 1. Captivation 2. Contemplation 3. Consolation 4. Celebration 5. Guitar 6. Remembering Prague 7. Saint Petersburg 8. Kaygorod 9. Voronez 10. Cry of the Guitar 11. Zapateado 12. Evocasion 13. Zamba 14. Chacarerra 15. Carnavalito - Evocasion 16. Joropo Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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