Tag: Spirit

Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson on his approach and influences

Pat Mastelotto of King Crimson on his approach and influences

by | May 13, 2019

The renowned drummer has been on tour and will soon be teaming up again with the other members of the mighty King Crimson for new dates, including London’s Royal Albert Hall. Pat made time to respond to one of our customised Q & A’s and much light is shed upon his approach and influences. Thanks Pat and see you too !

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Reese Wynans & Friends -Sweet Release

Reese Wynans & Friends -Sweet Release

by | Apr 5, 2019

Keys man of choice for many great artists, Wynans in conversation seems softly chuffed with having his own album out. On it he mixes styles, tempo’s and instrumentation and to be frank listening to it you might not assume it was a keys player’s oeuvre..which is my way of saying you will likely just enjoy the tunes and performances.

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Midge Ure – Orchestrated

Midge Ure – Orchestrated

by | Jan 7, 2018

Ure takes some of his best and certainly some of his best-known material into the studio for orchestral reinvention. Let’s look at who’s involved – well the collection is produced, arranged, recorded and mixed by TY Unwin.

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Simo – Rise & Shine

Simo – Rise & Shine

by | Sep 3, 2017

‘Rise & Shine’ …a phrase I heard many a time from my late father, too early in the morning ! But his military background as a Sergeant Major never left him, we his hapless offspring his platoon…but the phrase also heralds the return of funky psych-rock trio from Nashville.

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Jonny Lang – Signs

Jonny Lang – Signs

by | Aug 12, 2017

Well dear reader, I have to start this review by being completely honest and say that I have been patiently waiting four years for a new Jonny Lang album.

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Henrik Freischlader – You Want Moore?

Henrik Freischlader – You Want Moore?

by | Jul 25, 2017

A few special shows called ‘ Blues For Gary ‘ and nodding to the late Irish guitarist Gary Moore are planned by the formidable axe duo of Matt Schofield and Henrik F – with former Moore group players aboard. Namely bassist Pete Rees and veteran keyboard player Vic Martin. Drumming by Moritz Heinschafer

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Jen Gloeckner – Vine

Jen Gloeckner – Vine

by | Jun 18, 2017

Iowa act Jen Gloeckner has some pretty interesting collaborators on this new record. The promo notes suggest similarities in style with Lana Del Ray, Mazzy Star, Cocteau Twins, P J Harvey. But I played it anyway….

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Alice Cooper – 21 Reasons To Love Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper – 21 Reasons To Love Alice Cooper

by | May 11, 2017

There’s something endearing about the notion of one of the Great Wild Men Of Rock playing golf with the late dry-as-dust comedian George Burns. But Alice Cooper – born Vincent Furnier – has some intrinsic skills that have ensured his staying power as a performer.

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