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 Voyager Notes:
(Guitar solo) Dark and enigmatic with a unique use of harmonic tones.
Artist Don Reeve
Album Spirit Wild
Recorded 1991
Length 3:25