Dietmar Scherf originally grew up in Austria. He formed his first band in his early teens. His musical influences were manifold and came from a wide spectrum of musicians and styles ... from Reggae, Jazz, R&B, Country, Cajun, Disco, World Music, New [+]Dietmar Scherf originally grew up in Austria. He formed his first band in his early teens. His musical influences were manifold and came from a wide spectrum of musicians and styles ... from Reggae, Jazz, R&B, Country, Cajun, Disco, World Music, New Age, Gospel, Blues, Pop to Motion Picture Soundtracks; ... from David Bowie, George Benson, Stevie Wonder, Blondie, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Santana, Van Morrison, over Yanni, Spyro Gyra, Enya, Kenny G, Andrea Bocelli, to Lucinda Williams, Ry Cooder, Willie Nelson, Sting, James Taylor and many more. Dietmar is an artist who's engaged in creating music, paintings and writings. He is also engaged in the visual arts.
Song Descriptions for the "Nice To Meet Ya!" CD:
(1) NICE TO MEET YA! This song opens like an overture. Emerging out of a thunderstorm--signifying the troubles of life--the sax, within a fast-paced upbeat rhythm, indicates the transposition into a new world of unlimited freedom, enjoyment and tranquility. Driving along the endless highways of the Midwest USA, and over the next hill, heaven opens up for you to enter. Tender piano improvisations seem to knock down all remaining walls to set you free. A sense of eternity comes to mind.
(2) DOWN SOUTH AT THE BAYOU (Part 1 & 2) It begins like a traditional railroad country tune. As the accordion dances to the country beat in the first part of this song, it carefully prepares the second part, leading us straight into Cajun country. Folks are happy and are living in another world. They laugh and they dance. Away from common conveniences of modern life, the Cajuns go on enjoying their lives the old fashion way accompanied by their own music.
(3) FROM NEW YORK TO L.A. The Big Apple ... Radio City Music Hall ... The Applause ... Manhattan ... Wall Street ... The Statue of Liberty ... New York: always an exciting place. The sax and the vibes accompany us on this journey to the West Coast. Meeting all kinds of people in every state. It's funky. It sets us free and encourages us to take action, to communicate with each other, and to break down the walls of selfishness. Enjoy the trip.
(4) IT'S A LONG JOURNEY It sounds a bit like Arabic nights. Exotic, a touch of another world, the country of Aladdin. Yes, take the magic carpet and fly across the
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