{"title":"Fremar, Karen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"IT\"\u003eInformation about arranger, composer, teacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-NZ\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/emusicforaccordion.com\/pages\/karen-fremar-biography\"\u003eKaren Fremar Biography\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lemon-yellow","title":"Lemony Yellow","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLemony\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis light and breezy piece for free bass requires that the melodic line be tossed from the right hand in the first section to the left hand in the middle section. The challenge is to make the melodic line “sing” no matter the voicing. Musically, I wanted to write something that, to me, sounded like the color yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48122956120269,"sku":"kfremar-FB-801","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-FB-801_1.jpg?v=1766787302"},{"product_id":"movinon","title":"Movin' On","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovin’ On\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA work for free bass with a bluesy style. The repetitive left hand gives a sense of movement to the work. A few blue notes and some syncopated rhythmic interruptions are added to spice up the piece. Movin’ On was composed as a compliment to Lemony Yellow and Encounter. The three works might work well if performed together as a small suite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48122956185805,"sku":"kfremar-FB-803","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-FB-803_1.jpg?v=1750490570"},{"product_id":"encouter","title":"Encounter","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eEncounter\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis musical encounter has a few surprises. What is encountered is left entirely up to the performer’s imagination. It begins mysteriously in minor, but opens up to some interesting harmonic changes using 9th chords to brighten the mood. The left hand receives a dexterity workout throughout, including a few additional scale passages. The work ends as some encounters often do—curiously mysterious at the beginning—then a few bright and enlightened exchanges—followed by mysteriously and quietly passing on into the night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48122956251341,"sku":"kfremar-FB-804","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-FB-804_1.jpg?v=1750490569"},{"product_id":"57-chevy","title":"'57 Chevy","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough I never owned one of these iconic old cars, it was sought out by my father and many other fathers for their teenager’s first old used car. (Now I read that restored vintage convertible ’57 Chevys sell for $100,000!) This is a fun little ternary structure work that employs a returning second interval as the “car horn” sound and stays in a movable closed hand position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLyrics are added as a memory aid. Alternating bass may be employed if desired, although the plodding nature of the bass as written might best depict the rambling old car. The piece is intended for the beginning player; adult or young student.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296283341,"sku":"kfremar301","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar301s.jpg?v=1750490557"},{"product_id":"double-dip-tango","title":"Double Dip Tango","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eDouble Dip Tango:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark passion alternating with beauty are the essential elements of this power tango. After an introduction to establish the minor key, the underlying bass begins driving the tango rhythm before dissolving into a traditional alternating bass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lyrical middle section employs some occasional two-note harmony; then the work returns to the dark tango melody with its embedded repeated notes. When dancing to this work, tango dancers might enjoy employing a dip or two in their choreography!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296316109,"sku":"kfremar302","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar302s.jpg?v=1750490556"},{"product_id":"early-morning-balloon-ride","title":"Early Morning Balloon Ride","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEarly Morning Balloon Ride\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHot air balloons are graceful and very beautiful, especially as they rise and float in the stillness of an early morning mist. This work depicts the ascent, waltz-like floating along, and descent of a ride in a balloon. It is rooted on and remains in a closed hand position from “D” within a warm tonality of G Dorian, making it an accessible work for the beginning player. The piece is smooth, a bit mystical, and soothing—much like a balloon ride.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296348877,"sku":"kfremar303","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar303s.jpg?v=1750490555"},{"product_id":"that-s-the-limit","title":"That’s the Limit","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThat's The Limit\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe title is an expression that sort of says, “Wow!” This is a showy novelty work that begins with articulated octaves as the bass moves down the circle-of-fifths. It may sound complex, but on the accordion’s stradella system is quite easy to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe interruption of the alternating bass accompaniment with some accented syncopation lends an occasional surprise to the flow of the melodic idea. In the jazzy middle section, a few augmented chords serve to take the piece almost to “the limit.” This contemporary ternary structured composition ends as it should with a big splashy glissando.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296545485,"sku":"kfremar305","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar305s.jpg?v=1750490554"},{"product_id":"vast-mountain","title":"Vast Mountain","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVast Mountain\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this work, I wanted to depict the majesty of the mountains. Use of some quartal-quintal harmony provides a spacious sound. The bass-chord idea is used in the left hand, but is slowed down—again to depict vastness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn accented open fifth portrays perhaps the high snow crested peaks—the wind whipping the snow up spectacularly in the golden sunlight. The work ends on the open tonic major seventh chord to stretch open the big sound. This composition has a full sound, but is quite easy to execute.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHopefully the listener will hear and feel the power of this mountain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296578253,"sku":"kfremar306","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar306s.jpg?v=1750490554"},{"product_id":"whatever-you-do","title":"Whatever You Do","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhatever You Do\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis spicy advanced work begins with a lyrical introduction that leads to a declamatory statement in the bass, and ultimately evolves into a fiery rhythm-infused Latin work. The composition’s soulful theme is grounded by a circle-of-fifths bass and traditional jazz harmony.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fwc5fA7PYVI?si=qYq09ca_WlrEmqXQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrasting two-voice contrapuntal melodic sections in the right hand are interspersed with the main theme while the rhythmic bass continues to drive the work. The concert piece returns in the coda to the declamatory bass solo and an exciting finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296611021,"sku":"kfremar307","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar307s_1.jpg?v=1750490553"},{"product_id":"irish-dance","title":"Irish Dance","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIrish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eDance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThis lively dance piece is based upon a well-known old Irish melody that envelopes the work and weaves into an original dance section. It would be a good addition to any Irish music program. Complete with interspersed imitation “Bagpipes,” the work will add zest to any recital or St. Patrick’s Day party, and would be perfect for dancing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296643789,"sku":"kfremar308","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar308s.jpg?v=1750490552"},{"product_id":"one-hundred-and-one-green-goblins","title":"One Hundred and One Green Goblins","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne Hundred and One Green Goblins\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eBeginning with a bass solo, these Goblins are on the march. A fun piece for Halloween or any time of the year, this work uses minor bass chords in the left hand and a diminished fifth (tritone) in the right hand to add some ghoulish flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296676557,"sku":"kfremar309","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar309_1.jpg?v=1750490551"},{"product_id":"forever-free","title":"Forever Free!","description":"","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296742093,"sku":"kfremar-A-101","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-A-101s.jpg?v=1750490550"},{"product_id":"skateboard-spree","title":"Skateboard Spree","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkateboard Spree\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSometimes very new students of the accordion need a work to perform that is not too long, yet showcases what they have learned and is easy to memorize. This work has several features to add interest: a touch of a bass solo, legato and staccato articulation, a partially descending scale in the right hand, and a big finish. It may be repeated playing an octave higher in the right hand if added length is desired. Who doesn’t love a skateboard?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296774861,"sku":"kfremar-A-102","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-A-102s.jpg?v=1750490549"},{"product_id":"march-moppet-march","title":"March (Moppet March)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e March (Moppet March)\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis march might be a march of a thousand rag dolls. It’s a big showy march with a melody that remains for the most part in a closed hand position. Options are offered in the left hand for use of alternating bass and seventh chords, depending on the preference of the player. A final scale passage adds a challenge at the end for a big finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296807629,"sku":"kfremar-A-103","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-A-103s.jpg?v=1750490548"},{"product_id":"turtle-tale","title":"Turtle Tale","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTurtle Tale\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI find large sea turtles fascinating. In water they swim gracefully, but out of water, they move rather slowly and with a little slow swing to their step as they lumber across the sand. Thus, I chose to tell the tale of this turtle by writing a good ‘ole down home blues melody. A big bass solo with accompaniment in the right hand combines to complement the turtle’s blues. As the turtle nears his island destination, the tune grows in intensity as it heads for a big finish with a little added bass syncopation. 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Bass solo opportunities—one with double-note accompaniment in the right hand; a stretch of the right hand out of closed hand position; and an F Major scale add technical challenges to the work. Suggestions for optional bass are indicated to make the work accessible to players of varying ability. The composition also employs rhythmic variety, accents, and rests to musically illustrate a jumping Jack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296873165,"sku":"kfremar-A-105","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-A-105s.jpg?v=1750490546"},{"product_id":"space-odyssey","title":"Space Odyssey","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpace Odyssey\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompositionally, I thought a great way to “take off” musically would be to begin with a chromatically ascending line and a bellows shake. This work has a lot of showy passage work and contrasting big bass solo lines with right hand accompaniment. Chordal passages allow the player to really let the instrument “sing.” A final bellows shake and big finish offer this work the potential to be a show stopper!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130296905933,"sku":"kfremar-A-106","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-A-106s.jpg?v=1750490545"},{"product_id":"trail-ride","title":"Trail Ride","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrail Ride\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work is for the beginning student. 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The first such nocturnes were written by John Field (1782-1837), an Irishman, from whom Chopin adopted the idea and the name. The majority of these pieces are in ternary form, expressing two contrasting moods; i.e. lyrical vs. dramatic or rhythmic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis concert work was written for free bass accordion. The ternary form and homophonic texture of the nocturne are employed to illustrate the expressive melodic qualities and dynamic capabilities of the accordion. 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The one movement work is multi-sectional. The long lyrical lines of the trombone melody soar over the rhythmical patterns of the accordion and vibraphone. Beginning mysteriously, the work contains jazz elements, some Latin rhythmic structures, and concludes with an exciting finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fremar, Karen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48130351530189,"sku":"kfremar-C-102","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/8270\/8685\/files\/kfremar-C-102s_1.jpg?v=1750490533"},{"product_id":"fantasy-op-67-2007-coupe-mondiale-test-piece-fremar","title":"Fantasy Op.67, 2007 Coupe Mondiale Test Piece","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eNotes from the Composer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eFantasy Op. 67\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fantasy was inspired in part as a musical personification of the struggle of mankind vs. technology, and the increasing controls technology places on our lives. 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