Spirit Wild

Don Reeve

Artist

1991

Year Released

Crash Landing

Label

CL110282

Catelog Number

CD or Cassette

Media

Nature inspired compositions create a variety of moods through the use of many textures, timbres and tempos. Reeve's use of innovative technique, unusual tonalities, digital effects and stylistic variation combine to create a sound sure to please even the most discriminating listener. A must have for Guitar enthusiasts.

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1. Spirit Wild 7:14 (Guitar solo) Exciting and up tempo, conversely bold yet subtle.This piece employs a repetitive theme yet there are many sub themes counterposing the central idea. Harmonics create an ethereal backdrop.
2. Rain 10:9 (Guitar solo) Exciting and up tempo, conversely bold yet subtle.This piece employs a repetitive theme yet there are many sub themes counterposing the central idea. Harmonics create an ethereal backdrop.
3. Tickle 3:43 (Guitar solo) Up tempo and spritely demeanor have made this piece a favorite with radio programmers.
4. Voyager 3:25 (Guitar solo) Dark and enigmatic with a unique use of harmonic tones.
5. First Journey 2:00 Wonderfully orchestrated with an upbeat tempo and violin and tabla accompaniment for an energetic fresh note.
6. Black Diamond 7:08 (Guitar solo) Ominous and eloquent. Each door that opens in this piece reveals something new and at times strange, but often simply exquisite.
7. Celtic Cross 2:56 (Guitar solo) A lively little jig which picks up speed and intensity before it returns to a mood evoking the medieval troubadours
8. Open Road 1:45 (Guitar solo) Rhythmic and fluid, this vignette shows off Don's technical flash in a subtle setting.
9. Shasta 3:39 (Guitar solo) Inspired by Mt. Shasta, this upbeat piece has more of a jazz flavor.
10. Roses 8:49 (Guitar solo) A subtle work with multiple echoing retreats yielding to a fiery passion of wild spirit, then recycling.
11. Sneaky 1:58 Composed on Maui under the full Moon. Guitar accompanied by tabla, violin and viola; up tempo and haunting.
Title Black Diamond Notes:
(Guitar solo) Ominous and eloquent. Each door that opens in this piece reveals something new and at times strange, but often simply exquisite.
Artist Don Reeve
Album Spirit Wild
Recorded 1991
Length 7:08