Glancing out of the window as the train passed through a dark forest, he was struck by the sight of trees that had recently been felled. In Fallen Trees the connection with the environment continues, taking its cue from a long rail journey Melnyk made through Europe. The composer is finally gaining a momentum in his career that matches the vibrant, highly active energy of his playing.Ĭascades of notes, canyons and rivers of sound: there’s something about his music that channels the natural world at its most awe-inspiring. Having received critical acclaim and co-headlining the prestigious Royal Festival Hall as part of the Erased Tapes 10th anniversary celebrations, after many years his audience is now both global and growing. The album release coincides with Melnyk’s 70th birthday, but despite the autumnal hint in its title, there’s little suggestion of him slowing down. On December 7th Erased Tapes present Fallen Trees, the new album by Continuous Piano pioneer and literal force of nature Lubomyr Melnyk, known as ‘the prophet of the piano’ due to his lifelong devotion to his instrument. Lubomyr Melnyk announces new album ‘Fallen Trees’ and shares ‘Son of Parasol’
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