About the Recordings
Phantom Moon by Casey Cyr and David Amram Poetry JAM, produced by Casey Cyr and most of her other recordings were recorded at New York City's world-class studio Sorcerer Sound, known for its superb recordings by eclectic, established and ground-breaking artists such as: Norah Jones, Matthew Shipp & DJ Spooky, Allen Ginsberg, Philip Glass, John Cage, Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Richie Havens, Bob Dylan, Herbie Hancock, Violent Femmes, Television, Luna, The Sugarcubes and Jeff Buckley to name a few.
Most of Casey's work was recorded at Sorcerer Sound by Mike Cyr, Tim Conklin and Dick Kondas.
2" Tape, Casey Cyr Recordings at Sorcerer Sound (before digital y'all!)
Thoughts on the CD
"Quite simply, Casey’s work is breathtaking. Her self-titled CD is hypnotic and flowing. The generally slow-tempo tunes, showcase Casey’s whisper-soft, low, sensual vocals. Her voice is languid, inviting and warm. Phantom Moon and Summer of Love are two perfect examples. Shiva with its wonderful coffeehouse beat is stark and haunting. The lyrics and vocal quality, along with the engineering, make this one great CD!
– Les Reynolds, Indie-Music.com
"Casey’s music has a minor-keyed mountain resonance that travels faster than light into heart and soul. Her songs are lament and celebration. They are joy incarnate. Listen."
– Ron Whitehead, Outlaw Poet
"I’ve been singing your praises so many places in the last two months that if I were normal I'd have laryngitis, but since I'm not, I feel GREAT!!!
— David Amram, Renowned Composer, Musician
"I was floored by your CD. IT grew and grew on me, and I soon realized that you have a true gift. You have a unique sound, indentifiable. Not many people have that! Many can recreate, but not truly create, so God bless you, and you have my deepest repect."
— Kevin Twigg, Musician
"Once again, GREAT SHOW!!!! You sort of remind me of a modern day Bob Dylan — similar to your media kit that contains writings and visual, Dylan has a book called Writings and Drawings."
— Greg Maniha, CMJ Network
"Casey Cyr...WOW WOW WOW WOW and I'll say it once more just for good measure...WOW. Favourite cuts are Phantom Moon, Mystery (a number 1 if ever I heard one) and Little Flower (another No 1).
— Alex D’Savioa, Blue Moon Productions, London, England
Shiva by Casey Cyr
Music, Lyrics, Guitar
with
David Amram
French Horn & Double D Pennywhistle
Summer of Love by Casey Cyr
on the Phantom Moon CD
Video
Features Jenn Wolcin
and Daisy Wolcin
Casey Cyr tracks featured on Kentucky Blues CD
To Dream in Kerouac's Playground
Shiva (early version)
I Have Heard Music
To Dream in Kerouac's Playground
From View From the Launch Pad
Listen on Spotify
To Dream in Kerouac's Playground
From View From the Launch Pad
Listen on YouTube
David Amram Poetry JAM
by Calque Cinema
Listen to David Amram Poetry JAM
on Apple Music
Tracks by Casey Cyr & David Amram
Ruby Glass is a Violet Girl
Shiva
Magic Door
View from the Launch Pad I. Self Knowledge
The Good Rain
Vested Interests
I Have Heard Music
Say it Close by Casey Cyr, Read by Albert Kausch
Never Give Up: Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Casey Cyr reads with Ron Whitehead and David Amram
"It's been 57 years since David Amram began collaborating with poets, creating music on the spot while accompanying verse!
The first poet happened to be the beloved Jack Kerouac at the Circle in the Square in New York City in 1957. Since then, many lucky artists have had the pleasure of jamming with David.
This CD was recorded 12 years ago with some of America's finest poets, and the 39 tracks have been mixed from 2" tape to bring you this historic anthology. Most of these tracks have never been heard before, and have never been released commercially.
It is unlikely that a CD like this will ever be created again, as David composed all of the music for 39 tracks (including layering tracks) completely on the spot with no music written in advance. The CD begins with David rapping "Psychic Supper", where he created a new never-before-spoken poem.
What follows are simply gorgeous musical collaborations — pure genius — a lifetime of musical knowledge combined with the divine spark of spontaneity.
I am so fortunate to have worked with David for the past 18 years, and am ecstatic to share this One-of-a-Kind American Classic Original Masterpiece with all of you!"
— Casey Cyr Gash, Producer for David Amram Poetry JAM, Calque Cinema Publishing
Never Give Up Video
Message from His Holiness The Dalai Lama
from David Amram Poetry Jam by Ron Whitehead
read by Ron Whitehead and Casey Cyr
music by David Amram
See Never Give Up, Message from
His Holiness, The Dalai Lama
on YouTube
David Amram at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Photo by Yubie Navas
Casey Cyr at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, produced by Casey Cyr, Photo by Yubie Navas
David Amram, Lee Ranaldo, Rich Martin, Albert Kausch, Casey Cyr at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Photo by Yubie Navas
David Amram at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Photo by Yubie Navas
Dick Kondas, Engineer at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Photo by Yubie Navas
George Wallace, Ron Whitehead, Lee Ranaldo at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Casey Cyr, Producer - Photo by Yubie Navas
Steve Dalachinsky, Rich Martin, Yuko Otomo at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Photo by Yubie Navas
Albert Kausch and Dick Kondas, Engineer at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Photo by Casey Cyr
Ron Whitehead at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, Photo by Casey Cyr
Yubie Navas at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM – Photo by Casey Cyr, Rest In Peace, Yubie my Friend
Albert Kausch, David Amram and Casey Cyr at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC for David Amram Poetry JAM, produced by Casey Cyr - Photo by Yubie Navas
Casey Cyr, Eugene Barbieri and David Amram at Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC
Rich Martin and Albert Kausch, Sorcerer Sound Studio NYC, David Amram Poetry JAM, produced by Casey Cyr
New York Underground Music and Poetry Festival CD, featuring Phantom Moon Track by Casey Cyr
Trapezium CD by Mystic Discs, (Dan Curland) (1996), featuring Summer of Love Track by Casey Cyr (band name was Psyche) - More about Trapezium Here
Listen to Trapezium on Bandcamp
Pop Rocket Records - Believes Rocket Can Reach Moon Cassette, featuring The Spirits Track by Casey Cyr
Produced by Rich Martin, Musician, Writer & Founder of Pop Rocket Records, The Telegraph Recording Company & Hozomeen Press. Rich is an influential community organizer and producer who has helped propel the Mystic Connecticut art and music scenes for decades.
