ON-LINE CATALOG
Often we are asked which of our albums is our personal
favorite, or "which one is the best one?". This is always a tough
question, as we grow quite attached to them all, for different
reasons. We try to give each of our recordings a particular "feel",
and so there really is no choosing a favorite for us. To help you
understand what we offer, we've tried to put that "feel" into words
as best we could. Here's a run-down of most of the albums that are
currently available from OPR/Eutycus Records. To find out how to
order any of our albums, just click on any of the CD or cassette
icons in this catalog, and you will be whisked away to our "How To
Order" section, by the magic of cyberspace technology!
"Acoustic Traditions"
Tom Rasely & Scott B. Adams
This is a collection of 13 familiar folk songs and light
classical favorites. "Amazing Grace" was included as a result of a
request made by Chris Natoli, owner of the Music Loft in Norwich, NY.
"Pachelbel's Canon" and "Simple Gifts" surprised us by working
together in a medley; we had an opportunity to play this arrangement
live with the Binghamton Philharmonic Pops in 1996. The only original
song on this collection, "Nantucket Sound", was written by Tom and
Scott while traveling across Nantucket Sound on the way to do a
concert on the Island. The rest of the album features the
Rasely/Adams guitar duo, joined by bass, percussion, live strings,
keyboard, and trumpet.
(Eut007d =$15.98) 
(Eut007c
=$10.98)
"Celtic Traditions"
Celtimorphosis
As you can see, we're building our own "traditions" here at
OPR/Eutycus. And with "Celtic Traditions", Brian Hyland and Chris
Woodard continue their pursuit of blending the traditional Celtic
sounds and instruments with a twist of jazz. There's that same mix of
traditional Irish tunes with folk and classical melodies that can be
found on their debut, eponymous Celtimorphosis release (see below).
But the sound has grown: we were able to incorporate a taste of the
very popular "Riverdance" sound: a little bit more keyboards from Tom
Rasely and and a little more percussion by our man-with-the-toys Joel
Smales. This is delightful listening, and you might even find
yourself step-dancing. There's 14 instrumental songs on this
CD/cassette, most of which are medleys, so you get a lot more music
for your shamrock.
(OP9707d =$15.98) (OP9707c
=$10.98)
"Christmas Traditions"
Tom Rasely, Scott B. Adams & Friends
This is the third album in the "Traditions Trilogy" series.
"Christmas Traditions" gave Scott and Tom a chance to feature the
talents of many of the artists who have lent their musicality to
previous OPR/Eutycus albums: Steve Codner, a trumpet player and high
school band director from Groton,NY; Joel Smales, an extraordinary
percussionist with the Binghamton (NY) Philharmonic Orchestra; Eric
Aceto, who creates and builds the unique Aceto Violects, from
Trumansburg,NY; Danny Lovett, whose bass playing helped to define the
Eutycus Sound and now can be found as "Mr. Frisky", from Lansing,NY;
and Ron Palmer, who played lead guitar with the Harry Chapin band,
from Norwich,NY. Even the enigmatic Tom Boston has a feature
arrangement on this album. The collection is wrapped together by Tom
and Scott's trademark guitar duo and beautiful production. 12
familiar songs in all: it's more than a sampler, and we hope it will
become a Christmas tradition for you.
(OP9706d =$15.98) (OP9706c
=$10.98),
"A Lakeside Christmas"
Tom Rasely & Scott B. Adams
Our studio is located between the two largest of the Finger
Lakes in upstate New York, and so the Lakeside theme was a natural.
We tried to treat the very familiar carols with a fresh "timeless"
approach, because we feel there should be no season on The Season.
Actually, many people have told us they enjoy listening to "Lakeside"
in July. Nylon-string and steel-string guitars are joined by
keyboards, bass and percussion on the twelve cuts; special features
include Jim Sargent's trumpet, and the original title tune features
Eric Aceto's plaintive violect (fiddle) interlude of "Angels We Have
Heard On High". It's good listening no matter what lake you're near.
(Eut006d =$15.98) (Eut006c
=$10.98)
"Words Are Not Enough"
Tom Rasely
A little more upbeat, but still a very relaxing collection of
11 original songs in a light acoustic pop-jazz style. Tom's
guitar/keyboard work is joined by Danny Lovett (Mr. Frisky) on bass,
and Monk Rowe on saxophone. The lead off tune "Masquerade" was
included on a PAC Compilation CD for radio station distribution;
Cynthia Maggard of PAC wrote "I don't know Tom Rasely from Tom Seaver
but this is my favorite cut on the CD". (In case you're wondering,
Seaver was the one who pitched for the Mets; Rasely plays the
guitar.) Even President Clinton owns a copy of "Words", thanks to our
friend Nancy Pullen of Logos Bookstore, Nantucket Island. We've often
wondered if he actually ever listened to it. Hey, we can dream, can't
we?
(Eut005d =$15.98) (Eut005c
=$10.98)
"Celtimorphosis"
Brian Hyland & Chris Woodard
Brian Hyland (the Irish musician from Binghamton, NY- not the
guy who did "Sealed With A Kiss") is a second generation Irishman.
His traditional instruments [penny whistle, flute, accordeon and
boron] are joined by brother-in-law Chris Woodard's jazz flavored
acoustic guitar and mandolin. Some of the tunes on this collection
were originally performed by Brian and Chris as part of the
soundtrack of the WSKG Public Television, Emmy-nominated production
"Hellmira", about the Civil War prison camp in Elmira, NY. This is an
all-instrumental collection of Celtic music that even non-Irish folks
will enjoy.
(OP9505d =$15.98) (OP9505c
=$10.98)
"In Midnight's Silence"
Dan Veaner & Lisa Craig
Celtic harp and flute...traditional Christmas and Irish
tunes...this album is soothing from first to last, taking you far
away from the hustle and bustle of the Holiday Season. "Silence" may
very well be the perfect Christmas Eve album.
(OP9001d =$15.98) (OP9001c
=$10.98)
How To Order:
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keep it confidential by either faxing your order, or calling us on
the old-fashioned telephone, or write to us via snail-mail (do be
sure to have your Visa/Mastercard number handy): Our phone/fax is:
(607) 869-5140 Our address is: Orchard Park Recordings/Eutycus
Records
2375 Center Rd.
Ovid, NY 14521
Be sure to watch this page for information on upcoming
releases, including: "Season of Life", a new collection of hymns and
spiritual reflections by the Rasely/Adams guitar duo; and an
"As-Yet-Untitled" follow-up to "Acoustic Traditions" by Tom &
Scott which will also contain a collection of folk and classical
melodies with a sprinkling of original songs. Also, you can order
"The Traditions Trilogy" , which includes all three "Traditions"
titles for just $39.98, see ordering instructions above.