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Administrador de los artistas : Bruce H. McCosar
Sitio web : http://bmccosar.wordpress.com/
Miembro desde : 19 de agosto de 2006
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An ideal album for a snowy Saturday morning, while I sit here grading papers. Thank you for this, and I hope to hear more from you on Jamendo. My favorite tracks are "Sweet Feeling" and "Everyday Dream."
This is some excellent guitar work. Easily my favorite tracks are "The Sign of the Pharaohs", "Devil's Storm", and "Psychedelic Fingers."
In particular I like the balance of the guitars at the first part of "Devil's Storm."
I hope to hear more of you on Jamendo!
I see this is your first Jamendo album -- I hope to hear MANY more!
This is exactly my type of music -- funky, creative, and crystal clear.
At the beginning of all things, there is promise, there is potential.
Jamendo began in January of 2005. I liked the site immediately -- and it has only gotten better as it has matured.
This album is clear evidence of that. Yvalain and Friends: a network, a grand collaboration of artists. Music only made possible by this site; music only made *available* because of this site.
As someone who likes jazz, blues, progressive rock, and "old school" melodic / harmonic music, I've so often been disappointed by commercial music ... "the music industry." Exactly so: it is now like a factory, churning out generic, disposable products.
In contrast, this album is hand crafted, a work of artisanship.
As I listened to this album, I felt so many things. I can trace the ancestry of the songs, I can hear the fine thread of tradition and shared vision that was woven into them. But at the same time, I hear that this is something *new*. I feel like I'm hearing a radio broadcast from the world I wish I could have lived in.
I always said that I wanted my own music to inspire others. I have to congratulate all of you who made this album: you have inspired me. I know it was a lot of work, and there were probably a lot of obstacles to overcome -- but it was clearly worth it.
At the beginning of things, there is promise and potential. As time goes on, though, there is maturity, accomplishment, and reward. All three are here. Jamendo has grown up, and this is part of the first great harvest.
For those of you new to Jamendo, let me introduce one of the finest instrumentalists and composers, Jean Marc Corvisier. As I write this, he has 21 albums available here, and each of them brings something unique to the table. You could start at any one of them, but in this review, I will offer a few suggestions.
This album is much more melodic and moody. If you like the smooth feel of "DNA Blues", you'd probably like his albums "Comburens" or "La Rue Verte" as well.
On the other hand, the mood extends to the bluesy feel of "Mukungwa." Here there are many follow up album choices: "Guitarland", "La Colline Des Rêves", and "En Attendant", to name a few.
Like me, Jean Marc has been heavily influenced by 70s era rock and by the sounds of modern jazz -- "El Mondo and Ich" for an example. His reach also extends into the electronic and experimental, as in "UFO in my Garden".
In short, this is an artist of amazing versatility and creative prowess. This album, published in the last month of 2008, showcases his entire range -- so in a way, it's a perfect guide. I'm looking forward to hearing more from Jean Marc in the years to come.
I downloaded this album about a week ago. Since then, it's been high in my playlist.
An important note to future listeners: many of the tracks on this album fit together in a certain order. In the age of .mp3 players and the "shuffle" setting, it's easy to lose that experience. This album is best played in order, from start to finish.
For minimalist algorithmic music, it certainly feels like it has a lot of depth. It sets a tranquil-yet-suspended mood. The only thing I'd change is to break the album up into smaller pieces, possibly different permutations or voicings of the algorithm. Of course I just could be nuts, trying to make such an idea "radio-friendly" ;-)
This is some high quality music. I'm trying to place the sound ... the vocals remind me of Suzie Hug from the Katydids, the music reminds me of late era 'Til Tuesday (about the time of "Everything's Different Now"). Excellent guitar work, crystal clear when it needs to be, well balanced within the compositions. My highest regards, and I hope to hear more of you on Jamendo soon!
Yvalain, you are one of the best new artists I've found on Jamendo. I do not often give reviews. My family is busy moving to Virginia, right now, and my personal time is very limited.
However, when I find someone who's music is really new and worthwhile, I feel I have to say something. Like you, I came to Jamendo because I didn't feel there was really a place out there for "non commercial" music. I was surprised at the reception, and incredibly grateful.
But moreover -- here I've found the type of music I've always been looking for. Odd thing is, I never can explain just what that is, until I hear it. I don't go by genre. I go for "something new and different."
Your guitar and bass work is awesome, and I hope to learn a bit from it by studying some of your compositions.
(J'aurais dû savoir que la belle minette88 est déjà ici. J'ai appris à faire confiance à ses recommandations immédiatement :D Si vous lisez ceci, je vous remercions de votre travail aussi.)
¡regístrate!
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