Shimmer and Fade” garners award consideration as his first contemporary jazz single, “Slow Burn,” heats up playlists.
BIA meditation on life and the moments that shimmer in your memory forever and those that fade away, pianist Michael Dulin composed, produced, and performed a solo jazz piano single, “Shimmer and Fade,” that is up for GRAMMY® consideration in the Best Jazz Performance category. At the same time, Dulin’s first contemporary jazz single, “Slow Burn,” a passionate piano-driven track singed with sultry Latin rhythms, has been heating up playlists and climbing the national charts.
“Shimmer and Fade” is a powerfully arresting recording showcasing Dulin’s elegant and evocative gift for composition and technical piano brilliance. His meticulously cultured notes waft floral fragrances of beauty and poetry while stimulating pensive reflection. It’s a soothing and soul-stirring listen released by Equity Digital along with a performance video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOYXSK4SavQ).
“In life, we experience unforgettable moments that shimmer in your memory forever, and all the other ‘stuff’ that you don’t remember. Peak experiences that we have and cherish, and the valleys that fade away in the mist. Like us – we shimmer for a brief time, then fade away from this mortal plane,” explained the Juilliard-trained Dulin who has an innate ability to touch and inspire people through music.
“Everyone who hears ‘Shimmer and Fade’ comes away with something personal and deeply meaningful. Music at its best isn’t entertainment – it is the medium through which we commune with the deepest parts of ourselves. I can’t tell you how many people have told me what a deep emotional response they had to this song,” said the Birmingham, Alabama-based Dulin.
Acknowledged as a virtuoso pianist, Dulin has a talent for harmony, expression, and phrasing in his masterful play. The first of his twelve albums, “The One I Waited For,” was released in 2003. Since then, Dulin’s music has charmed and enchanted millions of listeners worldwide via television, film, and radio appearances. On stage, he captivates crowds with his dynamic flair for performance, using his emotional and communicative compositions to connect with audiences. He’s equally comfortable playing a solo piano piece or as a featured soloist in the company of an orchestra. Dulin has received two Lifestyle Achievement Awards (Best Solo Piano Album and Best Neo-Classical Album) and won an EPR Solo Piano Album of the Year title (“Follow the River”).
Grateful for his enduring music career that includes touring with The Temptations, a GRAMMY® nomination would instantly become a “shimmering” memory for Dulin.
“A GRAMMY® nomination would mean a great deal to me because it comes from people who love jazz, play jazz, or are connected to jazz in some way. It would show that there is still a place for the simple voice of a piano in this noisy and busy world. And that traditional jazz is something that matters.”
Some of the buzz about “Shimmer and Fade”:
“Deeply introspective, this feels very much like music that was created in the middle of night while soul-searching at the piano. There are some jazz elements in the music - mostly the freedom and spontaneity - as well as classical, but it is 100% Dulin, and that's always a good thing!” – Kathy Parsons, Mainly Piano
“The depth of the music is emotive, and the movements are dramatic and compelling, offering a truly exceptional listening experience. Like a star, the music shimmers with unparalleled elegance and fades with a truly appreciable grace. This music without words track will speak to you beyond the human vocabulary. It is both powerful and exquisite.” - Keith Hannaleck, MuzikMan Reviews & News
“‘Shimmer and Fade’ has some of the softest and most tender touches you’re ever likely to hear…this is solo jazz piano at its very best.” - Steve Sheppard, One World Music Radio
For more information, please visit https://michaeldulin.net.
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