Solo Violinist Breaks Barriers in her Debut Release called Glass

Emily Palen's solo violin release impresses rockers and delights audiophiles with soaring improvisations. Recorded at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Palen's music takes you on a cutting edge musical journey like never before.
By: Blue Coast World
 
Feb. 14, 2012 - PRLog -- Valentine's Day 2012 marks the debut release of solo violinist and improvisational virtuoso, Emily Palen, on Valence Records.  The album called "Glass" was recorded over two nights at San Francisco's famed Grace Cathedral.  The site was chosen for its inspirational surroundings and sonic qualities.  Artist, instrument, and environment become one in this extraordinary and historic recording that was captured by an award winning team of recording engineers and meant to please audio enthusiasts of all ages.

What might seem like a strange combination of music genres is what makes Palen's music special.  Her classical training combined with her love of heavy rock creates a uniquely personal sound for the young violinist.  Label founder, Gregory James, a well known guitarist in his own right, first noticed Palen playing her soaring violin melodies on San Francisco streets. Intrigued by this confluence of sound, James asked her to perform in his own band and eventually signed her to Valence Records.

Brought in to record this project was Grammy Award nominated engineer/producer Cookie Marenco.  The music was recorded using the proprietary technique called Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.).  A collection of the finest microphones in the world were used to capture the natural depth, texture, and warmth of the performances and the sonics of the church.  Behind the scenes was an experienced crew from Blue Coast Records and Super Audio Center who put together an audiophile remote recording studio that made use of the latest and most advanced digital recording technology called DSD (Direct Stream Digital).

James, reflects:   “Walking from my home on Russian Hill up to Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill each night for the recordings was a meditative experience.  Dinner with Emily and the crew was like a movie set, or a mountain climb.  This project was one of the coolest things I’ve done in life”.  http://valencerecords.downloadsnow.net/glass

Palen began her musical career at the age of 4 under the guidance of her mother, a cellist and violin teacher.  At 19, Palen was drawn to the ocean and moved to San Francisco after studying classical violin at the University of Michigan.  In San Francisco she sought to play music closer to the heavy rock she listened to like Led Zeppelin, Tool, and Black Sabbath. In 2008, she won a contest that led to performing a Foo Fighter's song on the Grammy stage   Her performance of "The Pretender" has drawn over 1.2 million views on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYGvGWY1FDs


Later, Palen shared the stage with the Foo Fighters at Red Rocks Amphitheater, CO., at the invitation of band leader, David Grohl.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaKQMXduUs

Released on CD and SACD, "Glass" can be purchased at Valence Records as a disc or high resolution downloads.  This is one of the first native DSD recordings to be released as DSD audio downloads.  "Glass" has already become popular with the audiophile community for its top notch sound.  The album is used in demonstrations to show the fine nuances in speakers such as Sony AR1 and other top of the line speakers.  The sound of the violin has been called some of the finest in recorded history by Gus Skinas, a digital audio pioneer.  http://dsd-guide.com/

You can join Palen to celebrate the CD release on March 30, 2012 at 8pm....
Project One Gallery, http://www.projectonegallery.com/
251 Rhode Island St,
San Francisco,
CA, 94103

The night will be a combination of solo violin performances and as leader of a band.  The evening will include a dj dance party, CD signings by Palen and other special events to be added.

For more information on tickets or music go to....
http://valencerecords.net/
http://emilypalen.com/
or contact Marenco Media at 650 595 8475
press@marencomedia.com

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Valence Records offers music from top improvising musicians and records them in the highest quality possible.
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