Darvish
Dictionary.com defines the word eclectic several ways, including: "not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems." That is the meaning of the word I want to emphasize.
I struggled with the decision of what CD or group I would discuss in my first review on this blog. This definition of "eclectic" helped me to decide on the group "Darvish." They personify this definition in their approach to music. As far as I know, they have only one CD, which is called "Darvish."
Darvish is a group of three incredible musicians, cellist and composer, Moses Sedler; percussionist Peter Maund, and pianist and composer Victor Spiegel. (7 of the 9 compositions on Darvish are by Spiegel, the remaining two are by Sedler.)
Their music is a blend of many traditions, including jazz, Middle Eastern, Indian and classical music. They describe their music as "world fusion chamber music."
Their CD is available at CDbaby.com, where you can sample portions of the recording, to see if you would enjoy adding it to your collection. If you enjoy great music, I recommend Darvish with no reservations.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
Not Just Any Music Reviews
The reviews you find here will reflect my personal taste. Don't expect to find reviews of the latest hot project by the newest "Idol". Some reviews will be current; some will be timeless. I will review only music I think is worthwhile, so don't look here if you want to see any artist put down or insulted.
My tastes are wide ranging and cover many genres and artists, hence the name of this blog, "Eclectic Music Reviews".
Some artists I enjoy are (in no particular order): Richard Thompson, Linda Thompson, Pat Metheny, Chinmaya Dunster, Jai Uttal, Nick Drake, Van Morrison, Joe Pass, Louis Armstrong, Bryan Ferry, Bill Frisell, The Cottars, Daniel Paul, Habib Koite, Johnny Clegg, Lizz Wright, Ozzie Kotani, Pink Martini, Pepe and the Bottle Blondes, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Steve Tyrell, The Chieftains, The Mavericks. That is only a very partial list.
I own around 1000 CD's, in many different styles-jazz, folk, rock, world, alternative, new age, folk-rock, singer-songwriters, traditional, classical, some difficult to classify. I don't like rap, hip-hop, techno-pop, and any music focused primarily in anger, and hatred.
This has been a small introduction into what I want to present here; my first review will be posted tomorrow.
My tastes are wide ranging and cover many genres and artists, hence the name of this blog, "Eclectic Music Reviews".
Some artists I enjoy are (in no particular order): Richard Thompson, Linda Thompson, Pat Metheny, Chinmaya Dunster, Jai Uttal, Nick Drake, Van Morrison, Joe Pass, Louis Armstrong, Bryan Ferry, Bill Frisell, The Cottars, Daniel Paul, Habib Koite, Johnny Clegg, Lizz Wright, Ozzie Kotani, Pink Martini, Pepe and the Bottle Blondes, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Steve Tyrell, The Chieftains, The Mavericks. That is only a very partial list.
I own around 1000 CD's, in many different styles-jazz, folk, rock, world, alternative, new age, folk-rock, singer-songwriters, traditional, classical, some difficult to classify. I don't like rap, hip-hop, techno-pop, and any music focused primarily in anger, and hatred.
This has been a small introduction into what I want to present here; my first review will be posted tomorrow.
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