℗ 2020 Big Round Records
Released | November 13, 2020 |
Duration | 57m 49s |
Record Label | Big Round Records |
Catalogue No. | BR8964 |
Genre | Classical |
A Different Take
Gruca White Ensemble, Robert Gruca, Linda White
Available in 44.1 kHz / 24-bit AIFF, FLAC audio formats
From Honey to Ashes (Excerpts)
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1.1
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IX. The Hotel Kempinski
Stephen Goss; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
1:13 | |||
1.2
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X. Tango Brawl
Stephen Goss; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
1:02 | |||
1.3
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XI. The Ajman
Stephen Goss; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
1:58 | |||
Klezmer Suite
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1.4
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III. Dreams of Yesterday and Tomorrow
Carl Dimow; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
7:59 | |||
1.5
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Soledad
Patrick Roux; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
6:08 | |||
1.6
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Use Me
Bill Withers; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
3:16 | |||
Balkan Songbook
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1.7
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No. 7, The Shepherd's Dream
Alan Thomas; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
5:52 | |||
1.8
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Chamber Music
Ballaké Sissoko; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
4:50 | |||
1.9
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Homage to the Harvest Moon
Masamitsu Takahashi; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
8:31 | |||
1.10
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I Wish
Stevie Wonder; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
4:37 | |||
1.11
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Lake Effect
Marshall Griffith; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
5:01 | |||
Suite for Flute & Guitar
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1.12
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Bossa Blue
Stephen Stanziano; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
3:24 | |||
1.13
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Black Magic Woman
Peter Green; Gruca White Ensemble; Robert Gruca; Linda White |
3:58 |
If variety is the spice of life, A Different Take adds a bowlful of zest to the idea of standard repertoire. On their debut album, the Gruca White Ensemble’s creative programming and energetic performance lead listeners on a journey through intermingled genres and out-of-the-box renditions of well-known tunes.
Comprised of classical guitarist Robert Gruca and flutist Linda White, the Gruca White Ensemble draws from countless musical cultures, local composers, their own multifaceted experience as performers, and their unbridled creativity to create a unique blend of classical, world and rock music. A truly dynamic duo, Gruca’s colorful guitar tone and White’s command of a variety of flutes perfectly complement each other throughout every track.
Keeping well in step with the vision of Big Round Records, A Different Take leaves virtually no stone of genre unturned. The Gruca White Ensemble deftly tackles miniatures inflected with David Byrne grooves and traditional Japanese, African and Balkan music, with their interpretations of hits by such pop luminaries as Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder peppered in for good measure. Whether listeners are fans of funk, jazz, classical, or good-old rock and roll, this album is sure to satisfy.
44.1 kHz / 24-bit PCM – Big Round Records Studio Masters
Track title | Peak (dB FS) | RMS (dB FS) | LUFS (integrated) | DR | |
Album average Range of values | -2.75 -6.27 to -0.15 | -20.57 -21.85 to -18.79 | -17.58 -19.30 to -15.60 | 11 9 to 14 | |
1 | IX. The Hotel Kempinski | -4.11 | -21.04 | -17.6 | 11 |
2 | X. Tango Brawl | -1.39 | -19.11 | -15.9 | 12 |
3 | XI. The Ajman | -0.78 | -19.59 | -16.6 | 13 |
4 | III. Dreams of Yesterday and Tomorrow | -0.27 | -21.30 | -18.6 | 14 |
5 | Soledad | -3.31 | -20.29 | -16.9 | 9 |
6 | Use Me | -0.15 | -18.79 | -15.6 | 13 |
7 | No. 7, The Shepherd's Dream | -5.50 | -21.23 | -18.2 | 9 |
8 | Chamber Music | -3.20 | -20.80 | -18.0 | 11 |
9 | Homage to the Harvest Moon | -1.87 | -21.13 | -17.8 | 11 |
10 | I Wish | -1.69 | -19.83 | -17.1 | 12 |
11 | Lake Effect | -6.27 | -21.85 | -19.3 | 10 |
12 | Bossa Blue | -4.67 | -21.73 | -19.0 | 10 |
13 | Black Magic Woman | -2.61 | -20.65 | -18.0 | 11 |