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.
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 | |