And the Day After I Die
Choral Music by James Forte

Bulgarian National Philharmonic Choir
 

It seems that each new body of work by James Forte reflects an expansion and growth of his compositional talent. So it is with his newest offering, And The Day After I Die. Here are madrigals like those of the Renaissance, but expanded to 21st Century standards, thoughts and affirmations.

As in his last several albums (a prolific composer is he) Mr. Forte has gone to Europe for some superb performers, in this case the Bulgarian National Philharmonic Choir “Svetsoslav Obretenov” with Luba Ivanova Pesheva and Valeri Vatchev as conductors. The results are highly expressive, dramatic harmonies that serve to uplift the listener with melodies that talk to the soul.

There are eleven compositions in And The Day After I Die ranging from five minutes in length to a half minute. Each is a reflection of an American talent whose range is international in scope. Both the music and the lyrics spoke to this reviewer with love and insight. For instance, track 4, “We Meet But To Part” includes, “We meet but to part/ life soon passes/ and is gone/ oh life is soon gone/ oh could we but find that love/ which never ends.../.

And The Day After I Die is a sweeping declaration of life, passion and musical art. I’ve never met James Forte, but I know his humanity through his compositions (see my other reviews). Here is an album that soothes the soul and paints an expressive picture of divine love.

Richard Fuller
Senior Editor

Pertinent Info:

CD, approximately 30 minutes, Issued Date, 2003. Cost, $14.99.
Available from:
Wildflower Publishers and Recordings
Box 1316
Arlington, MA 02474

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