Artists Bio Info
Record Label/Publishing Management:
Tom Salvatori
Salvatori Productions, Inc.
Lombard, IL
(312) 519-6470
ARTISTS:
- Iris Litchfield, Piano Composer (PRS)
- Tom Salvatori, Classical Guitar Composer (ASCAP)
- Michael Salvatori, Composer, Ensemble Arranger, Producer (BMI, ASCAP)
MUSIC PUBLISHING:
- Salvatori Productions, Lombard, IL (ASCAP)
- Les Productions d'Oz, Quebec, CANADA (SOCAN)
BIO INFO and RECENT CREDITS - Tom Salvatori:
- 2007 CD Release When Evening Falls debuted at #2 and enjoyed a comfortable ride in the top 5 on the contemporary instrumental radio play charts in the 4th quarter of 2007. When Evening Falls was awarded Best Neo-Classical Album of 2007 as part of the NAR Lifestyle Music Awards.
- Opening Title sequence, Underscore/Background Cues in John Haderlein's documentary "Junior: The Terrance Cottrell Story" (IL), 2006
- Underscore/Background Cues in Pepi Singh-Khara's full length feature "Footsie & the Toe" still in post (MD), 2006
- Exclusive; Opening Title sequence, Underscore/Background Cues, End Credit sequence in Corrine Fisher's "Window Period" short (NY), 2005
- End Credits sequence in Cavan Campbell's "The Loss" short - (Toronto), 2005 *Premiere - RUFF Film Festival (Toronto) May 13, 2005
- Underscore/Background Cues in Max Cusimano's full length feature film "The Magician King" (CA), 2004
- Exclusive; Opening Title sequence, Underscore/Background Cues, End Credit sequence in Andrew Serban's "L.A. Dreams" short (NY), 2004
BIO INFO and RECENT CREDITS - Michael Salvatori:
Along with his writing partner Marty O'Donnell, Mike has composed and produced music for many different TV, radio and film projects over the last 25 years. Since 1997, he has created music and sound design for a variety of different games, including:
- Riven: The Sequel To Myst (sound design)
- Myth: The Fallen Lords
- Myth 2: Soulblighter
- Oni
- Septerracore
More recently, Mike has composed music for:
- Halo, Halo 2 and Halo 3
- Stubbs The Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
These games have won numerous awards, including the Rolling Stone Magazine Best Soundtrack of 2002 for Halo, while Halo 2 has sold more soundtracks than any other game, and now the Halo 3 soundtrack CD is doing very well, even charting on Billboard!
Mike recently completed writing music for the new Wideload Games title 'Hail to the Chimp.'
BIO INFO and RECENT CREDITS - Iris Litchfield:
Iris is a mathematician turned composer and possesses a First Class Honours degree in mathematics from London University. She started playing the piano at the age of 5, back in the day when music teachers used to hit the hands of students every time a wrong note was played! In spite of this, Iris passed all the practical exams for the piano and clarinet.
With her attention recently turned to composition, Iris writes beautiful and timeless contemporary classical piano music. In addition to her compositions released by Salvatori Productions, Iris has music released on CDs in the UK, USA, France, Germany, Holland and Korea. She also has a contract to compose for Northstar Music, UK.
The piano tracks featured on "When Evening Falls" were recorded at Doz Studio, UK by engineer Ollie Nicholls.
REVIEW: SOLO PIANO PUBLICATIONS, October, 2007
When Evening Falls is an utterly charming collection of original solos, duets, and other ensemble works by pianist Iris Litchfield and guitarist Tom Salvatori, often accompanied by cellist John Catchings. When Evening Falls will definitely be on my list of favorites for 2007!
...I can't sing the praises of When Evening Falls enough. It is simply one of the most beautiful CDs I've heard in a year of unusually good instrumental CDs. Sure to be a favorite for a long time to come! It is available from cdbaby.com and amazon.com. Samples of the music are also available at www.salvatoriproductions.com. I give When Evening Falls my highest recommendation!
- Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications, 10/4/07
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Press Reviews
PRESS REVIEWS: WHEN EVENING FALLS
"Featuring the considerable talents of acoustic guitarist Tom Salvatori, pianist Iris Litchfield and cellist John Catchings, the fourteen selections on this album are divided up into solo numbers by Salvatori and Litchfield or assorted permutations of one or the other or both with Catchings. The album is cohesive with a consistent mood maintained throughout. The two composers (Salvatori and Litchfield) were obviously simpatico when it came to the aim of When Evening Falls, the title of which aptly portrays the mood evoked by the music. Peaceful, somber, warm, nostalgic and reflective, the CD is emblematic of what I refer to as "autumn afternoon music," meaning it's suited for grey skies, falling leaves, and a crisp bite to the air. Whether one bathes in this music while seated before a fire, or perhaps driving through rolling hillsides and small rural towns dressed in gold and red for the season, When Evening Falls weaves a comforting web of warm yet often sad or reflective music.
As if the music itself wasn't enough, the CD's artfully-designed Digipak [by Stephen Ravenscraft] is a veritable work of art as well. Hell, even the font choices are spot on (you'd be surprised how rare that is). From every perspective, When Evening Falls is a splendid recording and a must have for lovers of gentle "nighttime" acoustic instrumental music." Highly recommended. Rating: Excellent - reviewed by Bill Binkelman, Binkelman's Corner, NAR, August, 2007
"When Evening Falls...is a wonderful, dusky dream-filled album with fourteen tracks of pastoral and contemporary tunes that will inspire, relax and alleviate stress.
Tom Salvatori and Iris Litchfield, both classical trained composers, have united on this contemporary album in the spirit of harmony in a figurative and literal sense. Tom is from Illinois and Iris is from Kent, England, but the miles could not separate the kindred spirits of these two gifted performers. Additionally, the music is far more mellifluous for the talents of cellist John Catchings who joins them on several cuts.
When Evening Falls is pensive, relaxing music that is enjoyable at any hour. The mating of guitar and piano with an infrequent visit by the cello makes for several agreeable duos, while the solos are as welcome as are old friends. For a soothing interlude of warm, peaceful music, you cannot do much better than Tom Salvatori and Iris Litchfield. - reviewed by RJ Lannan, The Sounding Board, NAR, August, 2007
"He's known as a guitarist's guitarist, an expert at both classical guitar and the combination of classical with any number of musical genres. Tom Salvatori enchanted listeners with his last album from 2002, Late Night Guitar, which was a children's album disguised as an excellent, meditative study in the healing power of the nylon string guitar.
In 2007 Tom joins forces with pianist Iris Litchfield for a gorgeous duet album of timeless instrumental music - supplemented by the cello arrangements of John Catchings. A seamless blend of vintage classical music and the curative vibes of the New Age meditation genre that was so popular in the mid-90's. When Evening Falls is the most appealing outing yet from the versatile guitar imagination of Tom Salvatori." - Robert Silverstein, 20th Century Guitar Magazine, August, 2007
PRESS REVIEWS: LATE NIGHT GUITAR
"...the arrangers, friends and colleagues, that have come together for this recording have produced something of a far greater value than the mere notes on the page. If it catches you at the right time, I guarantee you'll have a moment(s) where a tear will well, without you being able to do anything about it." Tim Panting, Reviews Editor, Classical Guitar Magazine (UK), December, 2005
"Salvatori's music has been a darling among children's music critics...although 'Late Night Guitar' also appeals to grown-ups. His sense of musicianship is very high..." Chicago Tribune, 2003
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