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Anna Schaad’s new record, Dream Within a Dream, is a richly textured collection of violin/viola compositions built out with other instruments, players, sound loops, samples, field recordings (thunder, wind, etc), techno, hip hop, etc to create a beautifully ambient cornucopia of instrumentals that are both provocative and relaxing to the listener.

The record is a significant departure from Schaad’s previous work which was more of a showcase for Schaad’s inspirational performance as a string virtuoso within the confines of a more traditional Celtic musical style. Schaad says her music is inspired by movement, tides, and seasons. Whatever it was that led her to the original sounds that she has craftily presented on this record is cool with me. The CD case is also great, with neat little liner notes in regard to every song. That feature definitely contributes to the already heavy experience. People love that kind of thing.

Schaad also is in the process of taking Dream Within a Dream out in what will be a series of multi-media extravaganzas that certainly should not be missed.

Raven Fiddle Productions
www.annaschaad.com