hagemark (06/18/82)
Does any one out there know anything about the above? I think they have an album (or series of albums) by the name Fresh Aire [sic]. I heard (saw) them on part of a video disk and on $17 digital recordings. My question to today's celebrity panel: Who are they? Where are they? Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I would greatly appreciate any responses from those of you who know the answers to these questions or have any other pertinent information. Please mail to: Bent Hagemark ...ihnss!ihps3!stolaf!hagemark
davy (06/20/82)
#R:stolaf:-38000:pur-ee:7100002:000:1248 pur-ee!davy Jun 19 14:11:00 1982 Manheimm Steamroller does indeed have a series of albums out, entitled the Fresh Aire (yes, there's an 'e' on the end) Series. They are, specifically, Fresh Aire, Fresh Aire II, Fresh Aire III, and Fresh Aire 4. The first three have been out for a few years, however, Fresh Aire 4 just came out last year. Basically, the albums are music of the 18th century era, which has been "updated". There are distinct relations to classical, jazz, and even a little rock in all of the first three. The fourth album is quite different from the others, and has a *magnificent* organ piece on the first side. The albums are rather expensive (about $15.00-17.00 each), but they are direct-to-disk or half speed mastered, one or the other. The label is American Gramaphone, and most larger record stores should have them or be able to order them. If you want to get a taste of the music, without spending close to 20 bucks, there is an album entitled "Sampler", which has one or two pieces off each of the first three albums. It is available for about $8.95 (three years ago). I have heard that the group has some other stuff out too, but I haven't seen or heard any of it. --Dave Curry decvax!pur-ee!davy ucbvax!pur-ee!davy ihnss!pur-ee!davy
pjd@cwruecmp.UUCP (Dr. Funk) (02/10/84)
Mannheim Steamroller occasionally performs "quasi-live." I caught one of their performances in Salt Lake 2-3 years ago. Solos, percussion, etc. are performed live over a recorded background. The performers wear headphones which provide a live feed as well as a click track! At least two of the group members regularly contribute to more commercial efforts. Chip Davis (percussion) wrote the music for "Convoy" and other ilk. Jackson Berkey (keys) often works as a studio musician in addition to his solo piano efforts. (His master class at the U of Utah Music Dept. gave me more insight into music than a four foot stack of Keyboard magazines.) These folks just need to occasionally extend themselves in their own way and Fresh Aire is one such outlet. paul drongowski decvax!cwruecmp!pjd case western reserve university pjd.Case@Rand-Relay
jwr@ccieng5.UUCP ( James Walter Reid) (05/25/84)
I am looking to find out more about the musicians that call themselves "Mannheim Steamroller". I remember reading some articles about them on the net a few months ago, and I wonder if anyone who knows anything would mind mailing me the info you might have. I have all of the Fresh Aire albums, and love them, but really know nothing of the artists themselves. Where are they from, what are their backgrounds, etc. ANY kind of information would be greatly appreciated. Until next time.... JR