A free-form, improvisation-encouraging concert format is a logical place for the quirky worldbeat jazz-rock ensemble Shadowfax to strut its stuff, and the rangy, eclectic Live conveys the mixed ambitions of the band better than most of their studio projects. Recorded over a series of performances in Santa Cruz, CA, the collection offers extended showcases of very familiar hypnotic whirls like "Shadowdance," as well as purely atmospheric sonic fillers à la "Rainforests." Most of the tunes are more about colorful grooves and ...
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A free-form, improvisation-encouraging concert format is a logical place for the quirky worldbeat jazz-rock ensemble Shadowfax to strut its stuff, and the rangy, eclectic Live conveys the mixed ambitions of the band better than most of their studio projects. Recorded over a series of performances in Santa Cruz, CA, the collection offers extended showcases of very familiar hypnotic whirls like "Shadowdance," as well as purely atmospheric sonic fillers à la "Rainforests." Most of the tunes are more about colorful grooves and percussive experimentation, but the lush piano melody of "Foundwind" indicates that there are a few soft hearts underneath the exotica. Although each tune features a lead by a different member, Chuck Greenberg's alpha waves on lyricon and sax have a way of sticking to the ears longer. Andy Abad's electric guitar is employed to create explosive rock edges on occasion. There are many different dynamics at work here, and numerous shifts of rhythmic pattern, but happily, never a dull moment amid the mix of infectious hooks and slowly building themes. If you dipped your paintbrush into musical pastels from ten or so Latin and African countries, this is the pastiche you might achieve. ~ Jonathan Widran, Rovi
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Add this copy of Live to cart. $5.66, good condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Sonic Images.
Add this copy of Live: Shadowfax to cart. $11.05, like new condition, Sold by Streetlight_Records rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Cruz, CA, UNITED STATES, published by Uni/Sonic Images.
Add this copy of Live: Shadowfax to cart. $11.34, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published by Sonic Images.
Add this copy of Live to cart. $18.90, good condition, Sold by MYBOOKSNME rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, ships from MIAMI GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by Sonic Images.
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Good. No packaging as issued. Originally released: 1995. MUSIC CD s (032517CDVD) PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY: This sale is for (SET OF 1 MUSIC CD s). THIS USED DISC CONTAINS VISIBLE SCRATCHES) Disc Case is (Good) Tab s Cover (good) Discs Holding tab is (Good). This case is may be Missing Cover pamphlet. Disc contains have some Marking Apply ON the Discs or on the case. If you received the item and you are not at most 65% satisfied with this item, return the item.
