Ernie90125
05-29-2006, 09:25 AM
I ordered this CD from the Harmony in Diversity website when I heard it hd become available there. I had wanted to attend one of the shows(where it is also available) but sadly couldn't. (Please play Newcastle sometime!!!!) I wanted to support the band somehow, so this seemed like a good way.
To order the CD, check out there website, it has secure online payment through Paypal, which you don't have to be a member of to use, and the CD arrived 2 days later as promised. http://www.harmonyindiversity.com/
NO HARM (11:22)
The track begins with the sound of waves on a shoreline, before gently building up, the track is both an introduction piece to the whole album, as well as a piece in its own right. The track really becomes interesting when it having established itself, guitar improvisation comes to the forefront. This is a longer piece than expected, perhaps too long, as the guitar improvisation is certainly the highlight.
AFTER YOU (10:01)
The tracks have been mastered closely together, to as the last track ends it leads right into the next one. Again a slow build-up, perhaps too slow, as the second half of the piece is where some intriguing and oddly addictive bass becomes one of the highlights of the album. Ever such a slow fade out....and I miss the bass already.
MIND THE DOORS (7:48)
Ever such a slow fade in. This is another track the guitar takes the forefront in, whilst the bass and drums provide a constant backing, it is the guitar that really flourishes here. Then it ends. No fade, just the band seem to have stopped playing.
SWAYED BY NOTHING (3:05)
The shortest piece on the album. The piece is based on one basic melody, and the variations of it which can be improvised during the piece. This track may be the shortest because the trio had taken the melody as far as it could go. Its a nice piece.
THE KLINCHER (4:42)
This is a live recording, but there is no audience noise, and the production quality it the same as the other studio tracks on the album. Don't write this off as a live bonus track. The track is the perfect end to the album, focusing on more delicate improvisation. Ending with waves on a shoreline, the album has come full circle.
AFTER YOU is certainly my favourite track on the album. This is a talented trio, showing great potential for developing into the best improvisation band out there.
Fans of Peter Banks and Improvisation music will consider this an essential purchase. I am very pleased I have shown my support for this musical venture, it was an enjoyable thing to do !!!
To order the CD, check out there website, it has secure online payment through Paypal, which you don't have to be a member of to use, and the CD arrived 2 days later as promised. http://www.harmonyindiversity.com/
NO HARM (11:22)
The track begins with the sound of waves on a shoreline, before gently building up, the track is both an introduction piece to the whole album, as well as a piece in its own right. The track really becomes interesting when it having established itself, guitar improvisation comes to the forefront. This is a longer piece than expected, perhaps too long, as the guitar improvisation is certainly the highlight.
AFTER YOU (10:01)
The tracks have been mastered closely together, to as the last track ends it leads right into the next one. Again a slow build-up, perhaps too slow, as the second half of the piece is where some intriguing and oddly addictive bass becomes one of the highlights of the album. Ever such a slow fade out....and I miss the bass already.
MIND THE DOORS (7:48)
Ever such a slow fade in. This is another track the guitar takes the forefront in, whilst the bass and drums provide a constant backing, it is the guitar that really flourishes here. Then it ends. No fade, just the band seem to have stopped playing.
SWAYED BY NOTHING (3:05)
The shortest piece on the album. The piece is based on one basic melody, and the variations of it which can be improvised during the piece. This track may be the shortest because the trio had taken the melody as far as it could go. Its a nice piece.
THE KLINCHER (4:42)
This is a live recording, but there is no audience noise, and the production quality it the same as the other studio tracks on the album. Don't write this off as a live bonus track. The track is the perfect end to the album, focusing on more delicate improvisation. Ending with waves on a shoreline, the album has come full circle.
AFTER YOU is certainly my favourite track on the album. This is a talented trio, showing great potential for developing into the best improvisation band out there.
Fans of Peter Banks and Improvisation music will consider this an essential purchase. I am very pleased I have shown my support for this musical venture, it was an enjoyable thing to do !!!