July 29, 2024Written by DyanG “Iridescence” by Louis Anthony deLise Album Review by New Age CD and New Age Notes Radio Staff “Iridescence” is the fourth solo album project for award-winning composer, arranger, and producer Louis Anthony deLise. The album was born out of a single composition – the title track – which began as a birthday gift for deLise’s friend, oboist Nancy Rumbel. From […]
Candice Michelle/ Aural Awakenings “On his latest album entitled Natural Light, Louis Anthony deLise infuses neoclassical and contemporary instrumental motifs with subtle atmospheric jazz. Featuring Nancy Rumbel’s wistful wind instruments and Jeff Oster’s sensuous flugelhorn on a couple of cuts, Natural Light gracefully alternates between minimalist solo piano and understated ensemble pieces comprised of pensive yet leisurely melodies, which often […]
Ricky Kej – Grammy® Award Winning Composer “Natural Light is an album that compels you to step out of the shadows and bask in your raw emotions. Each song draws you in and lets you revel in its marvelously rich layers of Piano, Percussion and so much more. Listen to this album with not just your ears but with all your heart. ”
Making a Scene Magazine – Richard L’Hommedieu (12/7/2019) The Professional Songwriter is a textbook aimed at writers who are dedicated to being successful as a songwriter. It is essential reading for anyone in that position, although it might have been better divided into two books, one about music theory and one about the music business. This is due to the difficulty […]
Mainly Piano – Kathy Parsons (11/22/2019) The Professional Songwriter is a very complete and easy-to-understand handbook/textbook intended for those who aspire to become professional songwriters (as opposed to hobbyists, although there is plenty of valuable information for them, too!). Written by Dr. Louis Anthony deLise, an award-winning composer, record producer, arranger and conductor, the book covers everything from basic music theory […]
Retailing Insight magazine by Bill Binkleman Louis Anthony deLise describes his music as “Contemporary New Age and Neo-Classical,” but I think this sells his album short. Yes, those elements are present, but there’s so much more as well, e.g. traditional pop, ambient, jazz. The level of imagination, creativity, musicianship, and composition talent impressed me before the end of the first […]
NATURAL LIGHT by Louis Anthony deLise. Album review (07/12/2019) by Dyan Garris for Zone Music Reporter “Natural Light” is a richly hued, magically magnificent recording that’s in a league of its own. No doubt about it. Natural light is rich and diverse. It’s simple and complex at the same time. Unlike artificial light, natural light is comprised of all the […]
NATURAL LIGHT by Louis Anthony deLise. Album review (07/11/2019) by Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck for Zone Music Reporter My very first journey into the music of Louis Anthony deLise proved to be quite special. Natural Light is a stunning recording. Right from the outset, I was mesmerized by this music. Excerpt From Artist Website: Louis Anthony deLise is an award-winning composer, […]
Mainly Piano, Review by Kathy Parsons Natural Light is Louis Anthony deLise’s first album as featured soloist (piano), but don’t let that “first” status fool you! Dr. deLise has spent a lifetime working with a dizzying number of top-notch artists within a jaw-dropping variety of music genres. Immersed in music ranging from pop to chamber, choral and orchestral, deLise has developed […]
Contemporary Fusion Reviews (4.7.19) – Dick Metcalf, editor Amazing musical experiences Louis Anthony deLise – NATURAL LIGHT: There are certain performances that bring back most pleasant musical mem’ries for me… of my grandmother playing classical piano; my enjoyable experiences singing in youth chorales; and my parents teaching old and young folks how to “bring on the spirit” through music… Louis […]