In The Still Of The Night
A John Klein & Sid Ramin Collaboration
John Klein - Carillonneur
Featuring the Schulmerich "Carillon Americana" Bells
Arranged and Conducted by Sid Ramin
Produced by Herman Diaz, Jr.
Recording Engineers: Bob Simpson, John Crawford and Tony Salvatore
Cover Dress by Ceil Chapman
RCA Victor LSP-2237
1960
From the back cover: This recording is a collaboration between master carillonneur John Klein and the brilliant young arranger-conductor Sid Ramin. At Klein's command is a fantastically flexible collection of 1,453 bells – among them Flemish Bells, Harp Bells, Celesta Bells, Minor Tierce Bells, Quadra Bells, English Bells, Celestial Harp Bells and Chimes. Sid Ramin is in charge of three different orchestral setups that make for maximum variety. Each arrangement was constructed as a kaleidoscope of sound and rhythm, with solo instruments and ensembles weaving through musical patterns that are brimming with surprises, exotic blending and inescapably compelling rhythms.
Through it all the amazing set of bells which makes up the "Carillon Americana" can be heard adding a new sound dimension to the recording art as it swings through solos (on The 3rd Man Theme and Blue Tango, for instance) or supplies bright, decorative accents (Harbor Lights). Brilliant use is made of the two extremes of the carillon's potential – the infectious gaiety it projects on The Happy Little Donkey and Whistle While You Work and, on In The Still Of The Night, its ability to add an extra impact to the climatic passage through its tremendous depth.
From Billboard - August 1, 1960: This album is sold with a money-back guarantee, and it may be returned for the purchase price if the customer does not agree that it has exciting sound. Few will be returned for it is a wildly exciting sound album. It features some thunderous arrangements, and dramatic musical effects, achieved buy the use of the Carillon Americana, an instrument with 1,453 bells, played by John Klein, plus the large Sid Ramin ork. Tunes are all standards, and it's fabulous stuff for the hi-fi and stereo fan.
The 3rd Man Theme
Jalousie
Harbor Lights
Sweet Leilani
The Happy Little Donkey
Lisbon Antiqua
In The Still Of The Night
The Poor People Of Paris
Around The World
Blue Tango
Bahia
Whistle While You Work
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