Turning of the Seasons

Turning of the Seasons


Released July 11th, 2008, turning of the Seasons is Wine and Alchemy's versatile debut recording.

Vintage 2008, Full bodied and with more than a hint of boldness, Turning of the Seasons is a blend of traditional and original music that pulls the listener into an epic journey of passion, adventure, mystery and betrayal that spans across a continent and an age.

Some songs in this unique compilation are influenced by or derived from the Celtic and English traditional folk genre, some the Mediterranean, Greece and the untamed "Gypsy" stylings of the eastern European continent, and still others find their roots in the French speaking world. With a blend of vocal styling, bouzouki, accordion, mandolin, penny whistle, violin, cello and a heavy dose of earthy percussion, this album toasts the new era of world music and is sure to be a gem in any music connoisseur's collection.

From Miserlou to Ravel's Bolero, from Matty Groves to Carmen, you will be pulled into a world unlike any other as Wine & Alchemy transforms sound into a mindscape of raw beauty.

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symbol Listen To Samples

    Total play time apprx. 72:52

  1. Les Yeux de Dieu (The Eyes of God) (5:50)
    Music: Varelas, Bruscha. Lyrics: Bruscha
    Intense and dynamic, featuring Vocals, "Gypsy" Guitar, and Violin.
  2. Turning of the Seasons (3:06)
    Music: Varelas, Bruscha. Lyrics: Bruscha
    Celtic Inspired, featuring Vocals, Mandolin, and Guitar.
  3. Sota (4:31)
    traditional Albanian
    Fast and Fiery featuring Greek Bouzouki and Accordion
  4. Misirlou (vocal) (5:33)
    traditional Greek
    Slow and sultry, featuring Vocals, Greek Bouzouki and Accordion.
  5. Misirlou (instrumental) (3:59)
    traditional Greek
    Surf Guitar Inspired, featuring Greek Bouzouki.
  6. Habanera (3:11)
    George Bizet
    Popular theme from opera "Carmen", featuring Greek Bouzouki, Mandolin, and Accordion.
  7. Matty Groves (5:51)
    traditional English
    A ballad for a fool unfortunate enough to get caught in bed with his lord's wife, featuring Vocals, Mandolin, and Violin.
  8. La Chanson d'Amour (5:39)
    Music: Varelas. Lyrics: Bruscha
    French Inspired with a wide dynamic range, from sweet and slow to hot and fast, featuring Vocals, Violin and Accordion.
  9. Adir Hu (3:12)
    Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach
    Fast and joyous, featuring Accordion and Greek Bouzouki.
  10. Angelos Ise (4:52)
    Music: Varelas, Bruscha Lyrics: traditional Greek
    Slow and heavy, featuring Vocals and Greek Bouzouki.
  11. Ambee Dageets (3:32)
    traditional Armenian
    Driving and intense, featuring Vocals, Accordion, and Greek Bouzouki.
  12. Mary McGee (5:00)
    Music: Varelas, Bruscha. Lyrics: Bruscha
    Celtic Inspired and eerie, a story of enchantment and danger featuring Vocals, Mandolin, and Penny Whistle.
  13. Gypsy Road (4:59)
    Music: Varelas, Bruscha. Lyrics: Bruscha
    "Gypsy" Inspired, slow and bewitching, featuring Vocals, Accordion and Indian Tabla.
  14. Samara's Fire (3:22)
    Music: Varelas
    Fast and Fiery, "Gypsy" Inspired, featuring Greek Bouzouki
  15. Bolero (11:09)
    Maurice Ravel
    "Gypsy" Inspired version of this classic piece, featuring Accordion, Greek Bouzouki, Mandolin, Cajon and more.




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