| A call from a friend to do a public service announcement for a WW II Memorial fund raiser, brought John Sferra and Daniel Pecchio back to Youngstown and the Y103 radio studios. A spontaneous on air interview led to the question; when did they and band mate Phil Keaggy last play as Glass Harp in their hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. That simple query put into motion a project that came to fruition October 22, 2000 at a sold out Powers Auditorium. That night on stage with conductor Isaiah Jackson and members of the Youngstown Symphony, Glass Harp proved you CAN come home. Glass Harp recorded that evening for posterity. They never anticipated the combination of 30 musicians, 26 songs, countless hours of orchestrating and transcription, with a limited 5-hour rehearsal with the Symphony, would yield what each member of Glass Harp hailed as his finest performance. The response to the show was overwhelming. The symphony, critics, fans and Glass Harp knew this was a night to remember, enjoy and share again. The next question was could the show translate to CD. After all, Glass Harp had not intended this to be a commercial release. There were technical problems to deal with: the large volume and diversity of material, and capturing the intangible spirit of that evening. Many hours of mixing and editing have gone into a wonderful representation of the depth and breadth of Glass Harps material. Please enjoy a banquet of music in this truly special performance. Let it nourish your musical soul. |
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| Phil Keaggy ................................................ Electric, acoustic and classical guitars, vocals Daniel Pecchio ...................................................................................................... Bass, vocals John Sferra ............................................................................. Drums, acoustic guitar, vocals YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND FRIENDS Conductor: ......................................................................................................... Isaiah Jackson Keyboards / Drums: ............................................................................................. Chris Queen Sax: ............................................................................................................................ Matt Corey Flute: .................................................................................................... Kathryn Thomas Umble Trumpet: ..................................... Christopher Krummel, Brenda Romack, Harden Butcher Trombone: ....................................................................................... Michael Christ, Mike Nero GLASS HARP PHOTO: Bob Jadlowski•Piccolo Trumpet/Flugelhorn: ........................................................................ Harden Butcher Violin 1: ................................. Calvin E. Lewis Jr., Ethan Howard, Scot Moser, Dena Miller Violin 2: ...................... Susan Brennies-Fischer, John Chiera, Lisa Miles, Virginia Cooke Viola: ............................................................. Elizabeth Jones, Harriet Walker, Michele Vari Cello: ............................ Michael Gelfand, Peter Greydanus, Edward Madej, Dena Massaro Double Bass: ............................................................................................................ Jeff Bremer Percussion: ........................................................................................................ Ken Alexander Guitar: ................................................................................................................. Teddy Pantelas Electric Bass: ......................................................................................................... Ted Pecchio Recorded at Powers Auditorium, Youngstown, Ohio, Sunday October 22, 2000. Executive Producer: .......................................................................................... Daniel Pecchio Producers: ............................................................ John Sferra, Phil Keaggy, Daniel Pecchio Mixing Studio: ......................................................... Tune Town Recording, Newton Falls OH Mixing & Editing: ............................................... Daniel Pecchio, John Sferra, Mike Talanca PHOTO: Bob Jadloski•Mix and Editing Engineer: .................................................................................... Mike Talanca Mastered at Oakwood Audio, Engineer: ................................................................. Dan Shirey Cover Design and Layout: .................................. Charlie DeMarco, Chris Queen, Q5 Media Photography: ................................................................... Bob Jadloski and Rob Whitehurst Adaptations & Arrangements: .......................................... Jeff Bremer except where noted * Music notation Software Programming: ............................................................. John Sferra Legal: ......................................................................................................................... Mark Avsec Accounting: ............................................................................... Dale Hughes, Randel Gorden Concert production: ................................................................. Special Friends Productions Event Sponsor: ....................................................................................... Y-103 FM Youngstown Concert mix and recording engineer: ....................... John Markovich, Eighth Day Sound Lighting: ........................................................................................... Dave Turpack, SpeciaLite Stage: ................................................................................................................... Joe Wroranka Road Manager: ...................................................................................................... Brian Persall Drum Tech: ................................................................................................................. Chris Bell Guitar Tech: ................................................................................................................ Ted Karam Merchandise: ........................................................................................................ Denny Symes Archivist: ........................................................................................ Neal Williams, Mike Gerski ADAT Recording: ................................................................. Jeff Hair, Aggressive Recording Musical Equipment: .......................................................... New York Music, Youngstown, OH ............................................................................................... The Drum Shop, Struthers, OH |
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Catering: ..................................................................................................... Crystal Restaurant
Youngstown Symphony Staff President: ............................................................................................................... Patricia Syak Box Office: ............................................................................................................ Leslie Brown YSO Patron: ............................................................................................................ Gary Ballog Courtesy & Assistance Norman Miller: Proper Management Holly Benyousky: Street Level Agency Loren Balman, Elisa Elder: Word Artisan Music Lewis Merenstein: Inherent Productions John Schroeter: Canis Major Dell Synchak: Local 86 Marvin Schofer: Schofer/Gold Associates Thanks: Y-103 FM Staff: Scott Kennedy, Jerry Starr, Smokin’ Bill, Mr. Sports, Lynn Davis, Bethanne, Dave Messersmith; Debra Schaulis, Andy Gray, Michael Norman, Jane Scott, Isaiah Jackson, and of course our wonderful fans. Glass Harp would like to thank our parents, wives, and children for their love, support and encouragement. They are our purpose and joy here on earth. To our Father in Heaven for making us all “playful children.” Nothing is good and possible apart from You. © 2001 Special Friends. THIS PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN EDITED TO FIT THE FORMAT. |
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