Purple Vista (Omni Series 2)
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Purple Vista, a part of the Omni Series box set is the sixth studio album by Canadian songwriter
and record producer
Daniel Lanois
. It was first released in December 2008 as a box set along with Steel (Omni Series 1)
and Santiago (Omni Series 3)
.
unless otherwise noted.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois born September 19, 1951 in Hull, Quebec) is a Canadian record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Willie...
. It was first released in December 2008 as a box set along with Steel (Omni Series 1)
Steel (Omni Series 1)
Steel, a part of the Omni Series box set is the sixth studio album by Canadian songwriter and record producer Daniel Lanois. It was first released in December 2008 as a box set along with Purple Vista and Santiago ....
and Santiago (Omni Series 3)
Santiago (Omni Series 3)
Santiago, a part of the Omni Series box set is the sixth studio album by Canadian songwriter and record producer Daniel Lanois. It was first released in December 2008 as a box set along with Steel and Purple Vista ....
.
Track listing
All songs written by Daniel LanoisDaniel Lanois
Daniel Lanois born September 19, 1951 in Hull, Quebec) is a Canadian record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Willie...
unless otherwise noted.
- "Tamboura"
- "Plains of Abraham"
- "Steamdog"
- "New Smoke"
- "Tremolo"
- "Berlin"
- "Filter Acarina"
- "Conveyor"
- "Purple Vista"
- "Kay Fuzz 30 '3'"
Personnel
- Daniel LanoisDaniel LanoisDaniel Lanois born September 19, 1951 in Hull, Quebec) is a Canadian record producer, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He has released a number of albums of his own work and has produced albums for a wide variety of artists, including Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Peter Gabriel, Emmylou Harris, Willie...
- Brad MehldauBrad MehldauBrad Mehldau is an American jazz pianist. Besides leading his own group, the Brad Mehldau Trio, he has performed with many renowned artists, including Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Larry Grenadier, Peter Bernstein, Jeff Ballard, Joshua Redman, Christian McBride, Michael Brecker, Chris Potter, Kurt...
- pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
on "Filter Acarina" and "Flametop Piano" - Brian BladeBrian BladeBrian Blade in Shreveport, Louisiana is an American jazz drummer, composer, session musician, and singer-songwriter.-Early years:...
- drums on "Tamboura" and "Kay Fuzz 30 '3'" - Daryl Johnson - bass on "New Smoke"