Inner Nature

by George Crotty

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Inner Nature 01:59 video
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The Fog 03:08 video
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Inner Nature is a short and suite EP by cellist George Crotty. This studio creation evokes a lush cello garden abloom with cross-pollinations of Baroque, Celtic, and contemporary sounds that open the heart of the listener. In collaboration with producer Bob Ezrin, Crotty transforms the cello into a self-contained orchestra, embracing a spectrum of moods and personalities that examine modernity and tradition, the nature of love, and his love of nature.

The work features Crotty playing a 5-string violoncello piccolo, a hybrid Baroque era instrument often used in the works of J.S. Bach including his sixth cello suite. The high E string allows the piccolo cello to play music in a higher range including repertoire intended for the violin, or in the right hands, the fiddle. A student of both traditions, Crotty’s melodies employ a slow attack and wistful sound.

‘Hidden Within’ opens with a forward-moving plucked continuo and impressionist harmony shifting under a plaintive melody. ‘Inner Nature’ drops into a heavy and spacious groove in homage to progressive fiddlers like Darol Anger. Crotty’s raucous floor-fiddle is doubled by thumping cello percussion, taking a cue from Mr. Ezrin. ‘The Fog’ is slow air, a distinct musical form in Irish music derived from sean-nós singing. The tune is an open-ended expression of hope.

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released April 1, 2024

Composed & performed by George Crotty
Produced by Bob Ezrin
Mixed by Brian Moncarz at Noble Street Studios
Recorded by Bob Ezrin & Brian Moncarz at the Orange Lounge
Assistant Engineer: Anthony Yordanov
Mastered by Justin Gray at Immersive Mastering
Artwork & design by Mogaraa
Photography by Billie Woods
Video by George Crotty
© 2023 George Crotty (SOCAN)

Special thanks:
Warren and Maureen Spitz
Alistair Grieve & co. at the Sound Post

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info@georgecrotty.com
+1 (647) 573 2961

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