Patrick Grant is originally from Detroit,
now living in New York City, he studied at the
world famous Juilliard
School and worked with
Billy Joel and Quincy Jones on an international project for the Millennium, and
in his work with Robert Fripp (King Crimson, Brian Eno, and David Bowie) &
The Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists. The musicians on the album include Patrick
Grant on guitar, bass, viola, piano, keyboards and percussion; John Ferrari on
drums, mallet instruments and percussion; Nick Didkovsky on guitar; Dan Cooper
on 7-string electric bass; Lynn Bechtold on violin; and Dan Barrett on cello.
A thirteen track, all instrumental album that has many moods
and feels, like a soundtrack to an exciting movie that you want to keep
listening to. With some rock, classical and progressive, you have a mixed bag
with more choices than going out to a buffet. “Lucid Intervals” opens the album
with strings, chimes and hand drums and sets you off on a great start. “Driving
Patterns” has great electric guitar playing, piano, peppy percussion, and a fun
drum beat. “Seven Years At Sea” has a field recording of echoed and looped
vocals from the Hoffpauir sisters (Elita, Mary, and Ella), which was recorded
in Louisiana
in 1934. I have only touched on a few tracks here, but really, you can’t go
wrong when you hit play, just pick a track and it will thrill you and take you
away on an exciting trip.
Grab a copy and visit somewhere else, a place you may not
have any idea where or when it is, but you will definitely enjoy the trip. A
collection of songs that will keep you coming back for more and listen to over
and over again, and keep a smile on your face at the same time.
-Rick Ecker
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