The Tides of Time
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The Tides of Time is an album by British-Argentine composer Polo Piatti
. It was launched on December 5, 2009, and released in January 2010 on Seafront Records.
It is an Orchestral Suite in fourteen soundtracks inspired by the past and present of the South Coast of England
, and specifically of Hastings
and the other Cinque Ports
.
All tracks composed and produced by Polo Piatti.
The Tides of Time was conceived, composed, recorded, produced and manufactured in Great Britain.
and the BBC Singers
that would "musically describe and cover the unique history of East Sussex" according to the composer. When the project did not proceed, the composer continued "without any specific commission" and created a work which he says is "a humble 'homage' to this wonderful part of the world."
The recording was officially launched at the Fisherman's Museum in Hastings Old Town
.
Keith Ames wrote: “Piatti’s compositional work is very romantic. This latest album is a superb instrumental study of East Sussex and its coastline and serves as a great introduction to his work."
Polo Piatti
Polo Piatti is a British-Argentine composer and concert pianist, known for his extensive work in the field of classical piano improvisation. Beyond his solo concerts, his work encompasses orchestral, choral and camera compositions as well as songs and film soundtracks.Piatti's compositional work...
. It was launched on December 5, 2009, and released in January 2010 on Seafront Records.
It is an Orchestral Suite in fourteen soundtracks inspired by the past and present of the South Coast of England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, and specifically of Hastings
Hastings
Hastings is a town and borough in the county of East Sussex on the south coast of England. The town is located east of the county town of Lewes and south east of London, and has an estimated population of 86,900....
and the other Cinque Ports
Cinque Ports
The Confederation of Cinque Ports is a historic series of coastal towns in Kent and Sussex. It was originally formed for military and trade purposes, but is now entirely ceremonial. It lies at the eastern end of the English Channel, where the crossing to the continent is narrowest...
.
Track listing
- "The Tides Of Time* – 4:39
- "Reverie" ** – 3:31
- "Tango Mood" – 4:13
- "One Fine Day" – 3:12
- "In Days Gone By" – 3:42
- "Hazy Days" – 3:15
- "The King" – 2:05
- "The Road Back Home" – 4:20
- "Springtime In Sussex" – 2:51
- "Joie De Vivre" – 6:15
- "Anthem (England O England)" – 4:31
- "The Joy Of Spring" – 3:15
- "The Passage Of Time" – 3:15
- "The Endless Waves" – 4:30
All tracks composed and produced by Polo Piatti.
Production credits
- Composer and producer: Polo Piatti
- Artistic sound design and mixing: Marco Bailo and Tom Pritchard
- Mastering: Daniel Ovie ('Ovie Studios', Buenos Aires, Argentina) and Tom Pritchard ('Cato Studios', London, UK)
- Executive producer: Polo Piatti
- Photos and art design: MM 2009
- Artwork: Paul Thomas, Martel Colour Print
- Manufacturer: Breed Media Ltd
- Publisher: Impromptu Music Publishing
- Label: Seafront Records
The Tides of Time was conceived, composed, recorded, produced and manufactured in Great Britain.
History and intention
The project was begun as a prospective work for the BBCBBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
and the BBC Singers
BBC Singers
The BBC Singers are the professional chamber choir of the BBC. As one of six BBC Performing Groups, the 24-voiced choir has been in existence for more than 80 years. The BBC Singers have commissioned and premiered works by the leading composers of the past century, including Benjamin Britten, Sir...
that would "musically describe and cover the unique history of East Sussex" according to the composer. When the project did not proceed, the composer continued "without any specific commission" and created a work which he says is "a humble 'homage' to this wonderful part of the world."
The recording was officially launched at the Fisherman's Museum in Hastings Old Town
Hastings Old Town
Hastings Old Town is an area in Hastings roughly corresponding to the extent of the town prior to the nineteenth century. It lies mainly within the eastern-most valley of the current town...
.
Critical response
Rob Alderson wrote that this is "an ambitious undertaking" and that it "succeeds in conveying the fascinating blend of proud past and rapidly evolving present which makes this corner of East Sussex so extraordinary – and which has fired Polo's imagination."Keith Ames wrote: “Piatti’s compositional work is very romantic. This latest album is a superb instrumental study of East Sussex and its coastline and serves as a great introduction to his work."