Antonio L. Newton, pianist/composer, stands as one of the most creative and progressive music artists and performers of today. With a powerful technique and emotional sensitivity, he brings a fresh dynamism and color to the piano medium. Along with distinctive compositional and harmonic techniques, Newton creates highly inspirational, musically poignant interpretations and performances.

ORACLE (or’a kl) 1. The response of a deity to some inquiry. 2. One who speaks with inspiration or authority. 3. The answer or judgement given by an oracle.

Musically, Oracle is a sensitive blend of composition and improvisation, using predominantly Novaphonic Quintal/Quartal harmonic forms, interspersed occasionally with traditional tertian chord forms. Oracle marks the first acoustic recording of Novaphonic harmony in the four LP title release catalogue. The acoustic sound of the piano allows for abundant sympathetic string vibration, using this harmonic approach, which ultimately results in a more richly, resonant and colorful harmonic sound. Novaphonic Quintal (5th) and Quartal (4th) chords are directly related to what is called “The overtone series, The chord of nature.’

“Experience the transcendental sound of the Novaphonic Q’ harmony dimension”

Out of the treasured archives of the beautiful and mind expanding “Novaphonic Q’ Sound” comes a re-energized and re-mastered collection of solo piano works from master musician-composer Antonio Newton’s “Oracle”. Originally recorded ten years ago in 1992 in north Hollywood, California however never officially released comes this glorious presentation of Novaphonic, Quintal/Quartal profound piano performances and compositions from the creator and master himself. Originally released in limited edition on cassette tape, now can be experienced in full sonority, color and rich resonance of the Novaphonic sound through the wonder of digital audio.

Re-mastered in sound and dimension through the genius and pristine ears of audio engineering legend, Spike Marlin, these works can now be experienced in full enjoyment and rich, transcendental sound magic. These historical, innovative and monumental works were the first body of compositions for solo piano performance. It was Newton’s desire to show a multidimensional pallet of these transcendental harmonies which cover a wide pallet of Novaphonic sound color and emotional effectiveness.