VIRTUALITY, by Amin Bhatia

VIRTUALITY

by Amin Bhatia

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rcarlberg/Anode My old buddy Craig nailed it on this one, "Virtuality" is Amin's second great Magnum Opus (if you don't count his wonderful soundtrack work, which I'm still catching up on). Favorite track: 07 Virus Attack.

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1.	01 Hymn To The Users 01:02	info	buy track
2.	02 Into A Virtual World 03:30	info	buy track
3.	03 A Pocketful Of Data 02:46	info	buy track
4.	04 World Wide Web 03:36	info	buy track
5.	05 Need For Speed 03:21	info	buy track
6.	06 Inside The Computer 03:13	info	buy track
7.	07 Virus Attack 04:47	info	buy track
8.	08 Aftermath 01:37	info	buy track
9.	09 In Search Of Lost Identities 05:03	info	buy track
10.	10 Second Life 03:44	info	buy track
11.	11 Bolero Electronica (Full Version) 15:37	info	buy track
12.	12 Bolero Electronica (7 minute version) 07:06	info	buy track

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"It’s taken a long time, but Virtuality is a worthy successor to the legacy of The Interstellar Suite.” Craig Anderton, EQ Magazine

Amin Bhatia’s “Virtuality” is both orchestral and vintage electronic, with guest appearances by Steve Porcaro and Patrick Moraz.

As in the days of progressive rock LP’s “Virtuality” is a double concept album featuring two “sides”. “Side A” is true to Bhatia’s eccentric obsession with orchestral music and science fiction. Tracks like “World Wide Web”, “Virus Attack” and “Second Life” explore the wonder, complexity and chaos that exist inside your computer. Instruments used are both virtual and real using state of the art software synthesizers, as well as soloists from the Toronto Symphony and Opera Orchestras. The acoustic sessions were orchestrated and conducted by Jamie Hopkings.

‘Side B’ features “Bolero Electronica” an innovative realization of Maurice Ravel’s well-known work performed using vintage synthesizers dating back as far as 75 years. Everything from the Theremin and the Ondes Martenot, through generations of Moog, Roland, and Yamaha equipment to modern day software from Arturia and Spectrasonics are featured verse by verse, culminating in a musical and historical journey through time. Many of the rare instruments came from the National Music Centre, as well as from personal collections of friends and colleagues worldwide.

“Virtuality” is dedicated to synth pioneer Bob Moog, and was released on the anniversary of his birthday, May 23, 2008. Bob Moog, was involved in the production and was scheduled to provide a narration track for Bolero Electronica until his passing in 2005. This album is dedicated to him for his vision and support. A portion of every album sale goes to the Bob Moog Foundation.

Amin was thrilled to collaborate with legendary keyboardists Steve Porcaro and Patrick Moraz. Other synth virtuosos include Thomas Bloch performing the Ondes Martenot and Kevin Kissinger on the Theremin. Session players and other A-list musicians include Byron Wong, Dave Gross, Tom Szczesniak, Rick Gratton, and Lindsay Hilliard.

The album was recorded by Amin Bhatia and mixed by award winning producers David Greene and Jeff Wolpert. The album cover art "The Return To Abalakin” is by artist Alexander Preuss.The comprehensive liner notes includes a timeline of the over 100 synths used in the production of Bolero Electronica and features additional liner notes by synthesizer historian Mark Vail. The result is an illustrated guide which allows the listener to follow along stanza by stanza through Bhatia’s elaborate rendition, complete with a timeline chart of every synthesizer used.

“The Timeline of synthesizers in Bolero Electronica looks like the Moog Legacy to me and I only wish Dad were around to hear this project come to fruition.” Michelle Moog-Koussa, daughter of the late Bob Moog, Bob Moog Foundation.

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released November 22, 2021

Guide to Bolero Electronica written by historian and author Mark Vail
Mixed by David Greene and Jeff Wolpert
Mastered by Chad Irschick
Cover Illustration "Return to Abalakin" by Alexander Preuss
Layout and Graphic Design by The Twelve Steves
Printing by Oil City Press
Manufactured by Canada Disc and Tape

A portion of each sale is donated to the Bob Moog Foundation

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Amin Bhatia Toronto, Ontario

Award winning composer Amin Bhatia has written music for film, television, and albums, for several decades. His solo albums Interstellar Suite, Virtuality and Requests from the Vault pay homage to his love of science fiction and neo-orchestral synthesis. Scoring projects include Anne with an E, Flashpoint, The Handmaid’s Tale, Queer as Folk, The Ray Bradbury Theatre, and Iron Eagle 2. ... more

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