Music

Jacques Bailhé’s Heart-Wrenching New Single ‘A Mother’s Tears’ Puts Gun Violence in the Spotlight

Renowned musician Jacques Bailhé, following his critically acclaimed jazz orchestra album, Shiva in flagrante, unveils a powerful new single called “A Mother’s Tears.” With a poignant message protesting gun violence, the track features an innovative adaptation of Vivaldi’s Stabat Mater, transformed into a dance for two pianos-four hands and two cellos.

Bailhé’s haunting piece draws attention to the parallel between the biblical story of Mother Mary witnessing her son’s crucifixion and the everyday tragedy of gun violence affecting mothers worldwide. In a touching preface to the score, he emphasizes the senseless loss and pain mothers face as their innocent children fall victim to such brutality.

“A Mother’s Tears” transcends genre boundaries to deliver a moving message that calls for change. Bailhé’s work demands that society reject antiquated notions and embrace the fundamental principles of civilization: cooperation, harmony, and compassion.

With this release, Jacques Bailhé continues to push the envelope, using his creative genius to tackle pressing social issues. “A Mother’s Tears” is a testament to the indomitable strength of mothers, who stand as pillars in the face of tragedy, urging us to take action and create a better world. Don’t miss this powerful new single, as it sparks important conversations and challenges us to confront the ongoing epidemic of gun violence.

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Album Review

Paul Terry, Aptøsrs & Cellarscape unite on bold new album “Alternative Piano Club”

Combining his three artistic alter egos, Paul Terry presents an awe-inspiring new 12-track album, “Alternative Piano Club,” written in collaboration with Aptøsrs and Cellarscape. This is an album-length voyage of music that blends acoustic, rock, and piano-driven cinematic sounds.

Torn between this complex emotional spectrum, all the while the piano remains at its core throughout. Paul Terry opens his “Memento Mori (Chromogenic Phase)” contemplatively, creating a solemn, reflective mood. Cellarscape’s “Three Years Of Roses“ is warmer, whereas Aptøsrs’ “Questionnaires“ is much more textured as a large, sculptural post-rock.

“Dave’s Theme,” written by Paul Terry, musically expands the narrative with a touch of cinematic elevation that aligns well. “We Shape The Clouds” by Cellarscape is fluffy and heart-warming, “Writers Behind The Curtain” is somber, more narrative. We are all together in “A Place We Made,” an honest, intimate, emotionally grounded space.

The project contains vocal warmth and cultural depth in the song “This Is My Home“ by Silas Miami & Lana Crowster. Proceeding in a totally different direction is the stronger emotional clarity of Paul Terry’s acoustic storytelling on “Any Time You Want To Fly” and “No Sleep Has Come.” Cellarscape presents a wide, spacious atmospheric moment in “Cygnus,” while Aptøsrs ends with “Rust Mountain (Monochrome Piano Version),” a simple gem that brings the project full circle.

The mixing of Sam Okell and Adam Noble, the mastering of Alex Wharton and Robin Schmidt have, in many ways, brought their polish to it while still making it feel human. “Alternative Piano Club” is a work entity, where three musical personalities met and talk mind in the same emotional language.

Artist Spotlight

LAST ALEX! balances precision and pulse on the electrifying track “Plus 1”

LAST ALEX!, a Chicago-based artist and producer, comes out with “Plus 1,” a high-energy release that combines technical prowess with an undeniable melodic instinct.

LAST ALEX! puts both craftsmanship and creativity on display here. The song’s strength lies in its balance, in detailed execution without sacrificing feeling, and in complexity without losing momentum.

LAST ALEX! doesn’t fully lean into the cold technique or loose emotion, but finds the sweet spot where skill and soul meet. This yields a polished, vibrant, and musically confident track.

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