This is a CD of 13 instrumental pieces, inspired by people, places and some artistic studies.
My association with Gordon Giltrap introduced me to the wonderful world of “altered tunings”, and these provide a rich and resonant sound which open a door to some great new sounds and techniques. Most of these instrumentals are recorded using an altered tuning of some description - it’s just a case of remembering which one I used !!
“Bird on the wing” is a track written in a week’s escape to Northern Spain one Easter, watching a hawk floating on the air currents that funneled up the valley from the sea. It was such a graceful sight, watching the bird rising these currents effortlessly, scanning the valley below for any movement.
“Lazy Afternoon” is a jazzy, toe-tapping piece, and one of the few electric compositions.
“DAD’s GAD” uses one of the most popular altered tunings and is a grateful nod to Gordon.
Track Listing
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1. Bezana
2. Chasing The Sun
3. Bird On The Wing
4. Marennes
5. Fern
6. I Bow Down
7. Lazy Afternoon
8. Summer Bounce
9. DAD’s GAD
10. October Solitude
11. New Dawn
12. Open Sesame
13. Lullaby for Pip
