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This site offers a collection of recorded works previously published as tapes and/or CDs over the past several years and now available on-line. All MP3 downloads are high quality 256 kbps files resulting in slightly less than 2Mb of size for each full minute of music.

As a trumpet player turned keyboardist, during the mass introduction of synthesizers and other "portable" electronic keyboards, worked as a contributing writer and producer of various North Star projects.

All selections (except as noted below) were composed, performed, recorded and produced by Kevin Leonard and originally released on the Space Monster Optional Entertainement (SMOE) label.

Future plans include a new recording of traditional orchestral instruments, performing very untraditional orchestral compositions, slated for release in 2011. Meanwhile...as a creative outlet for "feeding the muse" and to share musical perspectives - hope you like these recordings!


SKETCHES ©2010 Kevin Leonard
As the title implies, not exactly finished or fully developed tunes; just a group of basic ideas...or...sketches - with a few melodic twists.
Credits: Written/recorded (off and on) Spring 2008 - Spring 2010 by Kevin Leonard - Keyboards, Guitar, Percussion
Equipment: Hammond XK-3c, Korg N5ex, Ensoniq VFXsd, Oberheim OB-Xa, Hohner Clavinet D6, Fender Stratocaster, World Beat Thumb Piano, Korg D3200 32 track digital recorder, Sony CDR-W33 2 track digital recorder.
Downloads:
Achilles' Advance (5:28)/Achilles' Advance - Piano Variation (4:22)/Caged (3:28)/Caged Part II (3:21)/September Song (3:30)/FAFC (4:52)/Dwarves (3:44)/Contortions (2:56)


AUTOMATRIX ©1991,1992,1995 Kevin Leonard [#CS-0192-6; #CD-0995-3]
Experimental compositions highlighted by surprising developments and unanticipated moves in a quick, quirky and discordant style.
Credits: Written/recorded Jan 1990 - Dec 1991 by Kevin Leonard - Keyboards. Cover Art by Jon Alderfer.
Equipment: Performed and recorded/sequenced exclusively on the Ensoniq VFXsd. Mixed to Tascam DA-30 DAT recorder.

Downloads:
Math Monk (5:16)/Automatrix (6:26)/In The Mist (4:23)/Knightmare (5:02)/Entrapment (4:28)/The Talon (6:54)/Quickstep (6:08)/Final Run (4:58)


ON THE EDGE ©1990 Kevin Leonard [#CS-0190-3]
Rapid fire high energy compositions firmly entrenched in the keyboard, bass and drums power trio format.
Credits: Written/recorded Summer 1989 - Fall 1989 by Kevin Leonard - Keyboards, Bass, Drum Machine. Cover Art by Jon Alderfer.
Equipment: Korg CX-3, Oberheim OB-Xa, Ensoniq Mirage, Hohner Clavinet D6, ARP Pro Soloist, Yamaha DX-100, Roland Juno-106, Rickenbacker 4001 bass, Alesis HR-16, Fostex A8 and A2 analog recorders.
Downloads:
Firedance (4:07)/In Pursuit (5:20)/Dreamscape (3:40)/On The Edge (8:52)/The Alliance (7:00)/Changing Pace (4:32)/One With The Light (4:30)/Ascent To Tomorrow (6:25)


CRYSTAL INFLUENCE ©1987 Kevin Leonard [#CS-1287-2]
Eclectic while being light and relaxed
Credits: Written/recorded Fall 1986 - Winter 1987 by Kevin Leonard - Keyboards, Bass, Drum Machine. Cover Art by Sonya Hill.
Equipment: Korg CX-3, Oberheim OB-Xa, Hohner Clavinet D6, ARP Pro Soloist, Minimoog, Roland Juno-106, Rickenbacker 4001 bass, Yamaha RX-21, Fostex A8 and A2 analog recorders.
Downloads:
Prelude (2:00)/The Charge (3:45)/Rain (5:07)/Sun Port (2:00)/Crystal Influence (4:20)/The Gateway (4:30)/A New Reign (3:35)/Snow (5:35)/Sevens (3:10)/Gateway II (7:00)


ESCAPE ©1985 Kevin Leonard [#CS-0585-1]
Percussion-free rock instrumentation mixed with an electronic free-form approach chock full of "charming" flaws.
Credits: Written and recorded between Aug 1983 - Feb 1984 by Kevin Leonard - Keyboards, Bass. Cover Art by Kevin Leonard.
Equipment: Korg CX-3, Oberheim OB-Xa, Hohner Clavinet D6, ARP Pro Soloist, Rickenbacker 4001 bass, Fostex A8 and A2 analog recorders.
Downloads:
Escape (5:46)/Haze In Space (5:17)/Eclipse (10:17)/Dance Of The Woodelves (7:36)/Random Ease (7:33)/Maneuvers (8:37)/Merlin (9:03)/Is There A Band At This Wedding? (3:08)


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For additional information, contact Kevin Leonard at kevinmleonard@verizon.net or via snail-mail at P.O. Box 43 - Glen Mills, PA 19342 - USA

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