Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "Cello Time Sprinters," a remarkable album by David Blackwell, released on July 21, 2005, under the Oxford University Press Music label. This choral masterpiece spans a diverse range of genres, offering a rich and engaging listening experience that showcases the versatility and depth of the cello.
With a duration of one hour and five minutes, the album features a dynamic collection of 40 tracks, each meticulously crafted to highlight the expressive power of the cello. Blackwell's compositions and arrangements are both technically challenging and musically rewarding, making "Cello Time Sprinters" an excellent choice for advanced cellists seeking to expand their repertoire.
The album opens with the lively "Carnival jig" and closes with the serene "Sarabande," taking the audience on a journey through a variety of musical styles and moods. From the playful "Spic and span" and "Stop-start" to the contemplative "River song" and "Falling leaves," Blackwell's compositions demonstrate a keen sense of melody and harmony. The album also includes well-known pieces like "Swing low, sweet chariot" and "Scarborough Fair," reimagined for the cello, as well as original compositions like "Going fourth," "Metro line," and "Joker in the pack."
Each track is presented in multiple versions, including performance tracks, backing tracks, and top and lower parts, providing valuable resources for practice and performance. This thoughtful organization makes "Cello Time Sprinters" not just an album, but a comprehensive guide for cellists looking to refine their skills and explore new musical territories.
David Blackwell's "Cello Time Sprinters" is a testament to the beauty and versatility of the cello, offering a rich and engaging musical experience that will captivate both performers and audiences alike. Whether you're a seasoned cellist or simply a lover of fine music, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
Tracks
Carnival jig [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Carnival jig [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Spic and span [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Spic and span [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Out of the question [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Out of the question [Top Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Out of the question [Lower Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Stop-start [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Stop-start [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
River song [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
River song [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Overture [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Overture [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Going fourth [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Going fourth [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
City streets [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
City streets [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Minuet [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Minuet [Top Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Minuet [Lower Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Metro line [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Metro line [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Falling leaves [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Falling leaves [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Holiday in Havana [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Holiday in Havana [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Swing low, sweet chariot [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Swing low, sweet chariot [Top Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Swing low, sweet chariot [Lower Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Night shift [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Night shift [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Le Tambourin [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Le Tambourin [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Scarborough Fair [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Scarborough Fair [Top Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Scarborough Fair [Lower Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Beyond the horizon [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Beyond the horizon [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Sto me [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Sto me [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Sto me [A Minor Version Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Traditional, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Bourrée [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Bourrée [Top Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Bourrée [Lower Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Gottfried Heinrich Stölzel, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Andante [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Edward Elgar, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Andante [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Edward Elgar, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Joker in the pack [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Joker in the pack [Backing Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Sarabande [Performance Track] - CelloDavid Blackwell, George Frideric Handel, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
Sarabande [Top Part] - CelloDavid Blackwell, George Frideric Handel, Kathy Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music, Jon Fletcher, Clare Blackwell, Jane Griffiths
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