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January 3, 2004 ~ 'Above The Clouds' CD By Author And Musician Joan Damico Attention all listeners! Anthony Rufo has just released his new CD, 'Above the Clouds' where he takes his imagination and creativity to the maximum and showcases the best of his lyrical and musical talents. Rufo, a karate 'affection ado' relates his musical journey to the ancient philosophy of the martial arts.............. Water is Formless. When you pour it into a cup, it becomes that cup..... When you pour it into a jar It becomes that jar Now water can 'crash' or water can 'flow' Be like water my friend, be like water............Bruce Lee Dramatically diverse, compelling, provocative, inspirational, viscerally 'hot', alluring, raw, passionate and driven are among a few of the qualities that have burst open the 'floodgates' cascading Anthony Rufo's technical prowess and musical creativity in his newest and greatest CD, 'Above the Clouds.' For Rufo, a third degree black belt in karate, and a Sensei of the martial arts, getting in the 'flow' of a project and tapping into the 'ki' or internal power is his life line and the key to his natural spontaneity, and somewhat unorthodox musical style. Rufo states that 'Emptying one's cup to grow and evolve' is his secret to keeping his vision about music young, fresh, different and alive. Always a versatile musician, he certainly has evolved since the days of 'Makin' Waves'. 'Above the Clouds' is more than a CD. Outside of it's mesmerizing musical wizardry, it is Rufo's 'life works'- a philosophy of social justice and passion, freedom and fun, inspiration and respect, introspection, natural beauty and simplicity; all values that Rufo holds close to his heart. His gifted perceptiveness enables him to musically create and then capture and hold emotions hostage for a few minutes as they reveal themselves to the listener with conviction and clarity. With high energy, an unyielding commitment and obsessive abandon, Rufo can create great melodic and literary depth that captivates an audience of the most critical musicians and listeners alike. The Songs..... 'Soul searchin' to screechin' and bendin', sinister and sexy, to 'heartfelt' and humble, 'testosterone driven' to 'childlike wonder'.........and the only artist who can brilliantly package an 'upbeat', catchy melody while simoutaneously relaying messages of deep social concerns.'........ Anthony Rufo's tracks on 'Above the Clouds' cover a wide range of instrumental and vocal arrangements. He fuses musical styles, narrows 'generation gaps' and crosses over genres with the intent to appeal to many audiences and all of his fans. Here is an overview of the songs: 'Sweet Destiny'-In the opening track, Rufo begins his journey with a somewhat 'aloof' pop tune including a smokin' guitar solo about a 'love interest' that has him totally out of control. While rockin' to this melodic tune, listen closely; a very vulnerable side of Rufo shines through. '911'-As guitar players pay homage to the technical level attained in this piece, it is also an instrumental work of art, using whammy board fluttering techniques, 'oh-so-slow' vibrato, and the ultimate special effects to create a surreal and virtual 'aftermath' and show reverence, light, and hope to the survivors and the victims of September 11th. 'Sierra Leone'-'When will love stand on it's own' is Rufo's message sung loud and clear and the chorus of this very addictive and 'catchy' tune that cries out to help the underprivileged and third world nations. 'Bon Vivant'-The 'Good Life' baby boomers will be pleased with this retro 'Beatles-feel' love ballad where Rufo exposes his inner most thoughts and feelings questioning aging, manhood, love, risk, challenge and change. 'Flying High'-An instrumental 'sleeper' and a hidden favorite! A tiny jewel with sky scraping saxophone leads and the ultimate positive energy creating emotions to celebrate the theme of 'childlike' joy, inspiration, happiness, completeness and love. '
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