hyroglyphs

Frank Loch and Lenna Reid are a keyboard duo performing original works composed for electronic keyboards. They have developed a unique sound as a result of many years of working together in their studio and in numerous concert setting.

All tracks on this CD are recorded live without any dubbing or sequencing: exactly what you hear in their concert performances.

Their unique musical style is rooted in tonal classical tradition which also embraces contemporary musical idioms.

All music on this disk is composed by Frank Loch.

All arrangements by Frank Loch and Lenna Reid.

Recording Engineer: Kevin Loch

Original Art by J. Frank Loch

Mr. Loch's keyboard Yamaha HX-1 Electone

Ms. Reid's keyboard Kurzweil K2500X

"Hyroglyphs 2000" Art by J. Frank Loch

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1. Genesis (5:21) $7.99

The creation of the cosmos. A piece about order evolving out of chaos. This is an enthalpy (as opposed to entropy) piece. The musical influence of minimalist composers ala Philip Glass can be easily heard. A difficult piece to execute due to the rapid arpeggios that occur in the 2nd half of the work.

2. Transcendental Meditation in A (4:06) $7.99

The piece begins with the statement of the main harmonic theme and progresses with a series of increasing complex variations which lead to an intense climax. Related to the TM in E flat Major on the Awakenings CD.

3. Prelude in D Flat (1:31) $7.99

Another example of absolute music which is a pure joy for the keyboardist to play. Expresses the pure joy of living. The ending has tricky chromatic descending cadances. Related to the Impromptu in D on the Awakenings CD.

4. Prelude in F (1:40) $7.99

A gentle lullaby which expresses the serenity and love that a parent has for a young child.

5. Reflection in G (4:47) $7.99

A very gentle piece which expresses the feelings we have for those close to
us.

6. Meditation in E Minor (2:22) $7.99

In 1984 I spent a semester at Harvard and on many occasions rode the "T" from Cambridge to downtown. The clickity-clack of the wheels inspired this meditative piece as I sat in the tram and watched the underground whiz by.

7. Portrait in G Minor (5:58) $7.99

Dedicated to my music partner of many years, Lenna Reid. The piece feels and sounds exotic which embodies qualities which I associate with her.

8. Revelation III (9:02) $7.99

Dedicated to Philip Reid (Lenna and Warren's first-born) who as a young child,
inspired the melodic and harmonic development of this piece with his
irrepresable personality.

9. Hyroglyphs (10:27) $7.99

The title piece was inspired by images created by photographer Mark Sadan. It is a cosmic inner journey which explores the depths of our innermost emotions, hopes and fears. Fasten your seatbelt!! (Related to Awakenings )

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Click image for larger view of Frank and Lenna

Kevin Loch at the

mixing console.

Frank Loch's Keyboard Lenna Reid's Keyboard

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This webpage is Copyrighted 1999- 2000, belongs to Frank Loch and Lenna Reid. It has been constructed by J. Frank Loch (aka Webing). No part of this page may be used for any purpose without our written permission.

This page is dedicated to the memory of "Grayce Loch" wife of J. Frank Loch for 46 years. She is missed!