Alexander Boyd

Douglas Boyd & Orchestre de chambre de Paris - Haydn: Complete Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 (2020)

Douglas Boyd & Orchestre de chambre de Paris - Haydn: Complete Paris Symphonies Nos. 82-87 (2020)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 618 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 311 Mb | 02:15:34
Classical | Label: NoMadMusic

"Haydn’s 104 symphonies are all fantastic, original, full of incredible fantasy, and careful work brings out the true radicalism of this writing," explained Douglas Boyd, a formidable pioneer. Commissioned in 1785 by the Count of Ogny for the prestigious Concert of the Parisian Olympic Lodge, Symphony n° 87 is one of six so-called “Parisian” symphonies that Haydn composed far from Paris, in the Hungarian Palace of Esterháza (which however is proud of a sumptuous French garden). It was there too that he composed Il Mondo della Luna, an opera-bouffe inspired by Goldoni. Later, the Symphonie concertante belongs to the master's London period and will be celebrated by a dazzled critic from its premiere across the Channel.

Bobby Boyd - Bobby Boyd (2023 Remaster) (1976/2023)  Music

Posted by delpotro at July 23, 2023
Bobby Boyd - Bobby Boyd (2023 Remaster) (1976/2023)

Bobby Boyd - Bobby Boyd (2023 Remaster) (1976/2023)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 252 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 95 Mb | 00:41:22
Psychedelic Funk, Soul | Label: Athens Of The North

The vocalist, saxophonist, composer and arranger Bobby Boyd, arrived in New York at a young age after completing his schooling in Augusta, GA. His musical adventures began in the mid-60s with the release of his debut single “My Type Of Dancin’” on Veep Records in 1965, a fledgling R&B subsidiary label of United Artists. Encouraged by their positive impact on his career, he went on to release his second single “Whatcha ‘Gonna Do About It” on Bang Records in 1968.

Boyd Meets Girl - Boyd Meets Girl (2017)  Music

Posted by SERTiL at Aug. 21, 2017
Boyd Meets Girl - Boyd Meets Girl (2017)

Boyd Meets Girl - Boyd Meets Girl
Classical | WEB FLAC (tracks) & d. booklet | 61:03 min | 268 MB
Label: Sono Luminus | Tracks: 20 | Rls.date: 2017

"Boyd Meets Girl features stunningly beautiful arrangements and exceptional performances." - this is classical guitar. “Our debut album is a lovingly curated musical journey, encompassing both our shared perspective on beloved works and relatively unknown repertoire we believe is equally deserving of attention. This album features our own arrangements, including a reduction of Faure's adored Pavane from its orchestral original, and Bach's solo keyboard inventions re-imagined on cello and guitar.

Boyd Meets Girl - Songs of Love & Despair (2022)  Music

Posted by ciklon5 at March 23, 2022
Boyd Meets Girl - Songs of Love & Despair (2022)

Boyd Meets Girl - Songs of Love & Despair (2022)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless | 65:42 | 299 Mb
Genre: Classical / Label: Sono Luminus

This is an album of love. But also of despair. And some things in between.As a married couple we were fortunate to be able to play music together every day, and this collection of repertoire is half love, half longing; from the delicate beauty of Debussy and the joyousness of Boccherini, to the anguish of Messiaen and heartbreaking Appalachian folk songs, which tell the stories of love, life and loss.

Moses Boyd - Dark Matter (2020)  Music

Posted by Fizzpop at Feb. 13, 2020
Moses Boyd - Dark Matter (2020)

Moses Boyd - Dark Matter (2020)
WEB FLAC (Tracks) 342 MB | Cover | 50:19 | MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 116 MB
Jazz, Nu-Jazz | Label: Exodus Records

'Dark Matter' is a landmark record, a producer album by a young auteur, threading several thrilling musical traditions into a bold new tapestry: the raw energy of grime and afrobeats and the rolling club rhythms of the London underground, combined with the freewheeling creativity and collaborative spirit of his jazz training. With that mentality in mind, it's no surprise that his talents have trickled over into fashion, producing original compositions for the Louis Vuitton Foundation x MoMa Archive film (2017) and most recently scoring the Men's Dunhill Paris Fashion shows in both 2018 and 2019.
Alexander Weimann - Alessandro Scarlatti: Complete Keyboard Works, Vol.1 (2005)

Alexander Weimann - Alessandro Scarlatti: Complete Keyboard Works, Vol.1 (2005)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 450 Mb | Total time: 69:02 | Scans included
Classical | Label: ATMA Classique | # ACD22321 | Recorded: 2005

Right now the music of Alessandro Scarlatti is getting more attention than ever before, but musicians are still very selective in what they are performing. One part of Scarlatti's oeuvre that is widely neglected is his keyboard music. Alexander Weimann is not the first to pay attention to this genre: the Italian keyboard player and director of the Concerto Italiano, Rinaldo Alessandrini, devoted a disc to the genre. But Weimann is the first to plan to record it all. He writes in the booklet, "as a composer for the keyboard, Alessandro Scarlatti … deserves the same respect that we show for his vocal works."

Carole Boyd & Zeb Soanes - Walton: Façade (2017)  Music

Posted by SERTiL at April 17, 2017
Carole Boyd & Zeb Soanes - Walton: Façade (2017)

Carole Boyd & Zeb Soanes - Walton: Façade
Classical, Spoken Word, Orchestral | WEB FLAC (tracks) & d. booklet | 64:28 min | 228 MB
Label: Orchid Classics | Tracks: 34 | Rls.date: 2017

One of Walton's most idiosyncratic pieces, this new recording celebrates the wonderfully eccentric Dame Edith Sitwell, both through Facade and with the little heard radio interview from 1955 of the poet herself. Recorded and produced by Andrew Keener, one of the world's most distinguished record producers, it is the fulfillment of one of his life's ambitions! Carole Boyd has performed for over 35 years in theatre, television and radio, and is well known as Lynda Snell in BBC Radio 4’s The Archers. Zeb Soanes is also a familiar voice as a presenter on BBC Radio 4 and on UK television. John Wilson is internationally renowned as a conductor of light music and jazz, especially for his appearances on the BBC Proms.

Rupert Boyd - The Guitar (2019)  Music

Posted by ciklon5 at April 25, 2019
Rupert Boyd - The Guitar (2019)

Rupert Boyd - The Guitar (2019)
FLAC (tracks) | 59:55 | 215 Mb
Genre: Classical / Label: Sono Luminus

This album pays homage to the guitar. While the casual listener may recognise many of these works as favourites from the guitar canon, the majority of the repertoire wasn’t originally written for the instrument. Only the Sor and the Brouwer were originally guitar compositions. The other works started life in a different form, and stand testament to the strength and versatility of the guitar to not only play such a diverse range of repertoire, but to truly embrace it.
Phil Upchurch - Phil Upchurch Combo Plays Big Hit Dances Complete Boyd and United Artists Recordings (2023)

Phil Upchurch - Phil Upchurch Combo Plays Big Hit Dances Complete Boyd and United Artists Recordings (2023)
FLAC (tracks), Lossless / MP3 320 kbps | 73:49 | 169 / 435 Mb
Genre: Jazz / Label: Blue Moon

Philip Upchurch, born on July 19, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, developed an early connection to music through his father's piano. His musical journey took a significant turn when he started playing the guitar during his teenage years. In 1956, while still in high school, Phil immersed himself in the local music scene, contributing to R&B backing bands such as The Kool Gents. In 1957, right after graduating, he joined The Spaniels and collaborated with Jerry Butler and Dee Clark's band. The latter's theme song, "You Can't Sit Down," recorded in 1960 on the Boyd label, gained unexpected success when released under Phil's name a year later, reaching No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a pivotal moment in his early career.

Once In Royal David's City - Cecil F. Alexander (Piano Vocal)  Sheet music

Posted by Gelsomino at Oct. 13, 2023
Once In Royal David's City - Cecil F. Alexander (Piano Vocal)

Once In Royal David's City - Cecil F. Alexander (Piano Vocal)
English | 2 pages | PDF | 1.5 MB