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Patricia Barber – Higher<\/strong> is a 12-track vinyl edition presented across four record sides. It is Barber\u2019s eleventh studio album and opens with the eight-part song cycle Angels, Birds, and I<\/em>. This release is intended for listeners who appreciate Barber\u2019s original compositions, ensemble performances, and interpretations of the Great American Songbook.<\/p>\n

Album Programme<\/h2>\n

Barber composed the song cycle<\/strong> Angels, Birds, and I<\/em> for classical singers, jazz performers, and instrumentalists. Its eight pieces complete a stage in the development of the harmonic system she created. As a result, the beginning of the album unfolds as a coherent original programme rather than a collection of unrelated songs. The sequence gives listeners an extended view of Barber\u2019s compositional approach and allows the individual pieces to be heard as parts of a larger musical idea.<\/p>\n

The programme is complemented by three arrangements of Great American Songbook material that Barber performs in concert. Their inclusion brings her original compositional direction and her treatment of established repertoire together on one album. This is an important distinction for buyers choosing between a release devoted exclusively to original works and one offering a more varied programme. Here, the familiar repertoire broadens the listening experience without displacing the substantial opening cycle.<\/p>\n

Performing Line-up<\/h2>\n

Patricia Barber is joined by musicians with whom she has collaborated for many years. Patrick Mulcahy<\/strong> plays bass, John Deitemeyer<\/strong> plays drums, and Neal Alger<\/strong> plays guitar. This line-up supports Barber\u2019s material with three central ensemble parts, giving the programme a consistent group setting across its contrasting original compositions and arrangements.<\/p>\n

The final track presents a different version of The Opera Song<\/em>, featuring Katherine Webiansky<\/strong>. It is not merely a repeated title in the programme. The track list clearly distinguishes this performance from the version found on side B, allowing listeners to identify the guest appearance and the album\u2019s closing interpretation.<\/p>\n

Recording and Mastering<\/h2>\n

The album was recorded in Studio Five at Chicago Recording Company<\/strong>. Jim Anderson<\/strong> served as the recording engineer, working on the recording with Ulrike Schwarz<\/strong>. These details clarify the origin of the recording and identify the creative and technical team responsible for preparing the performances at the studio stage.<\/p>\n

Mastering<\/strong> was completed by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering<\/strong>. Recording and mastering therefore took place at different studios. For collectors and listeners interested in the work of particular audio professionals, this forms a meaningful part of the release\u2019s production history and makes the separate recording and mastering responsibilities clear.<\/p>\n

Four Sides of Music<\/h2>\n

All 12 tracks<\/strong> are divided among sides A, B, C, and D, with three selections on each side. When played in order, sides A and B develop the album\u2019s opening programme. The title track, Higher<\/em>, appears on side C, while side D completes the full sequence and closes with the alternate performance of The Opera Song<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The four-side format means that the album is heard in stages and requires the listener to change record sides during playback. To preserve the intended running order, follow the side lettering from A through D. The tracks are also numbered continuously from one to twelve, making it straightforward to locate the next part of the programme after each side ends.<\/p>\n

Track List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Record side<\/th>\nTracks<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Side A<\/strong><\/td>\n1. Muse
2. Surrender
3. Pallid Angel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Side B<\/strong><\/td>\n4. The Opera Song
5. High Summer Season
6. The Albatross Song<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Side C<\/strong><\/td>\n7. Voyager
8. Higher
9. Early Autumn<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Side D<\/strong><\/td>\n10. In Your Own Sweet Way
11. Secret Love
12. The Opera Song featuring Katherine Webiansky<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Artist<\/th>\nPatricia Barber<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Album<\/th>\nHigher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edition type<\/th>\nVinyl edition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Album type<\/th>\nStudio album<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Place in discography<\/th>\nEleventh studio album<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of tracks<\/th>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Programme layout<\/th>\nFour record sides, with three tracks on each side<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Song cycle<\/th>\nAngels, Birds, and I, eight pieces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ensemble<\/th>\nPatrick Mulcahy – bass; John Deitemeyer – drums; Neal Alger – guitar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guest performer<\/th>\nKatherine Webiansky on The Opera Song<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recording location<\/th>\nChicago Recording Company, Studio Five<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recording engineer<\/th>\nJim Anderson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Recording team<\/th>\nJim Anderson and Ulrike Schwarz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mastering<\/th>\nBob Ludwig, Gateway Mastering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

FAQ<\/h2>\n

Who is this edition intended for?<\/h3>\n

It is intended for listeners interested in Patricia Barber\u2019s work and for vinyl album collectors. Its programme combines an original song cycle with three arrangements drawn from the Great American Songbook, offering both Barber\u2019s own writing and her approach to established material.<\/p>\n

Is this a live album?<\/h3>\n

No. It is a studio album recorded in Studio Five at Chicago Recording Company. The programme does, however, include three arrangements of well-known songs that Barber performs in concert. Their presence does not make this a concert recording.<\/p>\n

How should I play the album\u2019s four sides?<\/h3>\n

Follow the sequence marked A, B, C, and D. Each side contains three numbered tracks, so the continuation of the programme is clearly indicated when it is time to turn over a record or move to the next side.<\/p>\n

Are the two tracks titled \u201cThe Opera Song\u201d identical?<\/h3>\n

Side B includes The Opera Song<\/em>. Side D contains a separately identified version featuring Katherine Webiansky. The track listing distinguishes the guest performance from the earlier version rather than presenting it as an unmarked repetition.<\/p>\n

Why is the \u201cAngels, Birds, and I\u201d cycle important?<\/h3>\n

Barber wrote this eight-part cycle for classical singers, jazz performers, and instrumentalists. It marks the conclusion of a stage in the development of her harmonic system and gives the beginning of the album a continuous compositional structure.<\/p>\n

What equipment is required to play this edition?<\/h3>\n

You will need a turntable and an audio system capable of receiving its signal. If the turntable does not include a phono stage, a separate one may be required between the turntable and the rest of the audio system.<\/p>\n

Can this edition be played through stereo and home cinema systems?<\/h3>\n

It can be played through a system to which a turntable has been connected correctly. The type of system is less important than ensuring that the turntable\u2019s phono signal is handled appropriately.<\/p>\n

Who worked on the recording?<\/h3>\n

Jim Anderson served as the recording engineer, with Ulrike Schwarz also working on the recording. Bob Ludwig completed the mastering at Gateway Mastering, separating the mastering stage from the original studio recording work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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