Jane Ellen
From My Heart
© 2004 Jane Ellen (605907716827)
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Jane Ellen's piano compositions are lyrical, romantic and richly evocative, conjuring up a world of memory and dreams.
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From the composer: "When approached about the possibility of recording a CD of my piano compositions, several old favourites immediately sprang to mind. Some of the pieces I have chosen to include were commissioned works, whilst others were written as gifts.
"Especially near and dear to my heart is a piano version of 'Glorieta', the theme to the documentary 'The Man Who Lost the Civil War', arranged expressly for this album. Many of the selections you are about to hear however, are brand new and were composed with this CD in mind."
Jane Ellen is a freelance composer and a self-styled music historian. She has a catalogue of over 300 works and more than 40 published pieces to her credit, and is a national award-winning member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Jane's commissions include the National Endowment for the Arts/New Mexico Arts Division, Music Teachers National Association, American Guild of Organists, and New Music Across America.
In addition to performing and composing, Jane is currently working as lecturer, and webdesigner. She presents classes for OASIS (Older Adult Service and Information System) on a wide variety of topics, and serves as webmaster, worksheet editor and occasional script assistant for the national award-winning children's radio show 'Boombox Classroom'. Her keen interest in history causes her to spend much of her time researching and presenting lecture programs on her favourite subjects, and she is a sought-after speaker for various educational, social and religious groups. Jane also enjoys good movies, classic mystery and adventure novels, and studying Italian. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, summa cum laude with distinction, Phi Beta Kappa, from the University of New Mexico with majors in music and religious studies. Presently she makes her home in New Mexico.
Jane Ellen's music is published by JEMS Publications, Shawnee Press, Kjos Music, Myklas Press, and Heritage Music Press. You can visit Jane Ellen on the web at: www.janeellen.com
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beautiful
author: s. hatcheri just met jane ellen through myspace, and fell in love with her music. when i first first heard MEMORIES OF ERIN, the emotion of that song was so powerful that i wept. if i ever make it to Heaven, i am sure that jane ellen's music will be playing. it is that beautiful. thank you so much for following your calling and providing the world with your talent.
Relaxing
author: Mystic Age RadioYou want relaxing this is the CD for you!
A highly recommended collection of piano music from Jane Ellen
author: Jonathan EvansThis is a wonderful new collection of piano music from a richly talented composer. The compositions are lyrical and poignant. Drawing on folk and historical motifs, amongst others, they weave a narrative that mixes joy and melancholy and is never less than beautiful.
Genuinely sweet music. Very theraputic.
author: Michael MauldinThis is genuinely sweet music, sometimes mellow, sometimes bright. It's quite theraputic, a little like a good friend playing "from the heart" for you, to repair your wounded spirit.
Wonderful lyrical piano experience
author: Jerry ErnstAt long last a collection of piano compositions that can be played over and over, revealing a range and depth of emotion. While this CD can blend beautifully ino the background of any occaision, it really stands up to simply listening to it, and letting each piece unfold like a well told story. It has unexpected turns here and there, but always in a pleasant way. There are passages of meloncholy, which plays so beautifully on the piano, but overall there is a feeling of optimism and beauty. Bravo Ms. Ellen!
Wonderful music from a gifted artist...
author: BillA marvelous compilation of soothing and touchingly beautiful melodies. The talent displayed in this album suggests that bigger and better things are in store for Jane Ellen...highly recommended!