Diamond - Diamond / Romeo & JulietThe three works on this recording were composed at the height of David Diamond's popularity. 'Rounds' is his most enduringly popular piece, whose simple economy of means prompted Aaron Copland to exclaim, "Oh, I wish I had written that piece." The concert suite 'Romeo and Juliet' explores the "innate beauty and pathos" of Shakespeare's play. Taking it's cue from the work of nineteenth century Romantic composers, 'Symphony No. 6' is cyclical, the

Racoon and more

Formed in Cologne

There is an emotional and compositional maturity that builds on his earlier work

who traced the history leading up the album

long-time bassist Ralf Schwager left the band

Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson)

South: Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance Expedition (1919) is the original documentary of the greatest epic in the history of exploration

All three of these tracks have been sampled numerous times

His lyrics provide a voice for those who are hurting while his music is a comfort for those who are healing

But when her husband has to travel for business

Bobby had been talking about wanting to stretch out lyrically and write about more esoteric subject matter

Three Minute Hero and Missing Words