Released
1998

Label
Root O' Evil

Reviewed by
Kim Alexander

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Last Edit/Update
11 October, 1999

Le'rue Delashay

The Court Composer

Track Listing

1. The Midnight Tower*
2. Piano Sonata in A m, Opus 23
3. Violin Concerto in C# m, Opus 41
4. Harpsidiscordia
5. Victorian Waltz Track
6. Symphony No. 1, Opus 13
7. Harp Aire
8. Symphonaire Noctem, Opus 48
9. Concerto for Strings, Opus 37
10. Chamber Musick
*Courtesy of Outrageous Media

    "The Court Composer" is a glimpse into some beautiful dark classical music by Le'rue Delashay. Everything from the melodic flow of the "Piano Sonata" (Opus 23), to the dreamy swirling in "Harp Aire", this release is a warm and friendly introduction to the talents of Le'rue Delashay and his work with the classical genre. The compositions range from light melodic and uplifting to the more restless, dark and eerie tracks, "Symphonaire Noctem, Opus 48" and "Chamber Musick".
    Each track is well produced and has superb aural illustration. The flavor of the release is smooth, expansive and filled with obvious passion for the music. The three quotes on the CD liner notes pretty much sum up what I think Delashay is involved with on "The Court Composer":

    " Music is the most efficient tool for evocation..."
       -- Anton Szandor LaVey
    " Truly there would be reason to go mad were it not for         music. "
       --Peter Tchaikovsky
   " By means of music the passions enjoy themselves. "
       --Frederich Wilhelm Nietzsche