Acoustic Sketches

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One of contemporary Christian music's founding fathers, Phil Keaggy (remember Glass Harp, '60s music fans?) is also one of its finest musicians. Acoustic Sketches, which won the 1999 Dove Award for best instrumental album, is a testament to Keaggy's long-admired guitar playing. The 19 tracks here allow him to build flowery and intricate variations upon a theme; at times Keaggy's recording nearly shimmers with a magical sound. "Del's Bells" and the end tune, "Legacy," draw admitted comparisons to virtuoso Michael Hedges, while "Nellie's Tune," "Spanish Fantasy," and the moody "On Some Distant Shore" strongly evoke European images. Keaggy fans will also be pleased as he occasionally samples his voluminous body of recorded work, quoting riffs from past sessions. Guitar players of any genre will appreciate the deft skill displayed on Acoustic Sketches. --Michael Lyttle

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Acoustic Sketches

Supreme Acoustic Intelligence

Play 'em and Sleep . . .

Wonderful Collection of Guitar Instrumentals

The Ever Versatile Keaggy

Acoustic Sketches
Phil Keaggy
Manufacturer: Sparrow
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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One of contemporary Christian music's founding fathers, Phil Keaggy (remember Glass Harp, '60s music fans?) is also one of its finest musicians. Acoustic Sketches, which won the 1999 Dove Award for best instrumental album, is a testament to Keaggy's long-admired guitar playing. The 19 tracks here allow him to build flowery and intricate variations upon a theme; at times Keaggy's recording nearly shimmers with a magical sound. "Del's Bells" and the end tune, "Legacy," draw admitted comparisons to virtuoso Michael Hedges, while "Nellie's Tune," "Spanish Fantasy," and the moody "On Some Distant Shore" strongly evoke European images. Keaggy fans will also be pleased as he occasionally samples his voluminous body of recorded work, quoting riffs from past sessions. Guitar players of any genre will appreciate the deft skill displayed on Acoustic Sketches. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Acoustic Sketches.......2007-05-21

I knew that Phil Keaggy was a wonderful guitar player but he really demonstrated his talent. He far exceeded my expectations. He does not deliver average or even common sounds. Your expectations of how he will play will miss the mark because he demonstrates such a high level of skill. The CD is entertaining and at the same time keeps you wanting to hear the entire CD without stop. This is a real example of someone that loves to play and pushes the envelope of talent. I will buy more of Phil Keaggy. Can't wait to hear more from him.

Supreme Acoustic Intelligence.......2006-06-30

A box bursting with exquisite riff-candies infused to the max with Segovian proficiency, enharmonics, harmonics and unmatched style. All guitarists should own this. If you pride yourself on acoustical guitar playing and haven't heard these pieces, consider yourself robbed. Mr. Keaggy is one of the, if not the, best acoustical guitarists in the world.

Play 'em and Sleep . . ........2006-05-24

Load this CD along with Beyond Nature, In The Quiet Hours, and Lights of Madrid on your iPod playlist, and enjoy a very relaxing sleep. Great music to sleep, study, or relax by. As I've said before, you can't go wrong with these or any of Phil's work.

Wonderful Collection of Guitar Instrumentals.......2005-10-09

In his comments on each tune, Phil Keaggy begins by referring to these pieces as "loose sketches," and for the most part that's what they are; not necessarily fully realized songs, but simply sketches. But these are wonderful sketches, to be sure. Listen to the classical influences of "Rivulets," Michael Hedges tapping style on "Del's Bells," the Chet Atkins-inspired picking on "Paka," the bluesy funk of "Jam in the Pocket," and the haunting "Legacy."

On most of the tracks, it's simply Keaggy and his guitar (or accasionally accompanying himself), but on the spiritual "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" he is joined by a second guitarist on slide guitar and a tuba(!) player to marvelous effect.

All told, this is a very enjoyable album, and perhaps my favorite Phil Keaggy CD. [Running Time - 63:20] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The Ever Versatile Keaggy.......2005-07-15

Amazing as always, Phil Keaggy has managed to successfully excel in many forms of music; beautiful, bluesy, jazzy, and a little bluegrass thrown into the mix. This is a great cd to listen to any time of day - anyplace.

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Pablo Casals: The Complete Acoustic Recordings Vol. 3: 1920 - 25

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Electro Acoustic Music III

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Another Christmas Favorite from Wind Machine

Sketches of Christmas
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Release Date: 1997-07-29

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Another Christmas Favorite from Wind Machine.......2001-12-26

Most people will hear Wind Machine piping through store speakers and not know who they are hearing. When they hear it at my home, they often ask "Who is that?". They want to know what group makes such beautiful music. They, of course, have likely never heard of Wind Machine. It is very unfortunate that these guys made music this good but were hardly recognized at least by name.

Sketches of Christmas is a very good holiday offering. The arrangements and instrumentation are reflective, beautiful and tasteful. This music will not interfere with your family time but it is definitely not to be relegated to the background. It is music that enhances your time and beckons to the heart to consider the true meaning of Christmas. When you listen to Sketches of Christmas you will not hear one ounce of commercialisam, but rather you will feel the heartbeat of God's love for the world that brought Christmas into being in the first place.

Another highly recommended Wind Machine holiday disc.

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Pachelbel's Canon
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Away in a Manger
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Angel's Waltz
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Excellent Artist.......2005-05-10

Very original lyrics. The music and the words speaks to you directly and to the core of who we are. Worth every penny..

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Sketches from the Thought Chamber
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if your library boasts only one indie album, this should be

Sketches
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Dear Heart
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Album Description

Premier guitarist/vocalist Jim Barbaro takes you on another world journey...

On his third and latest solo offering, former Magnetics lead vocalist and guitarist paints a timeless canvas of acoustic flavored rock music with influences from around the world and through the ages. Each vignette, or sketch, is a musical chapter that fuses rock, classical, western, jazz, and folk. Whatever the style, the underlying mood is passionate and romantic with the melodic songcraft of Jim and co-producer George Gesner. Jim and his friends use a palette of Spanish guitar, violin, cello, dobros, trumpet, Hawaiian guitar, pedal steel, as well as traditional rock and folk instrumentation. It all gets topped off and woven together by Jim Barbaro's dynamic, full-throated vocals that range from deep and soulful to rough `n' gritty to satiny smooth. The CD is housed in a beautiful, eco friendly non-jewel-box package and includes a 16-page sketchbook with impressionist and whimsical line drawings and a full set of lyrics.

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if your library boasts only one indie album, this should be.......2002-03-24

What can you say about an album where the fusion between music, lyrics, and production seems faultless? I've come to have high expectations of Jim Barbaro because of his previous collaborations with lyricist and co-producer George Gesner ("Burning Blue" and "Eco Logic"), but in this album, all preconceived notions are blown away. This third disc in the evolution of Barbaro's solo career seems to have carved a niche in which he is supremely comfortable: solid, well-crafted, introspective songs, with abundantly eclectic influences, plenty of passion, and room to rock. Add to this the astonishing ease with which he moves between rough, jagged vocal stylings, and smooth, lyrical phrases, and you have all the ingredients for success. Did I mention that it comes in the nicest package I've seen in some time? Photos, line drawings, and lyrics are all found in a beautiful fold out jacket, appropriate packaging for an album of this exceptional quality. I hope this won't be the last effort we see from Barbaro and friends; there is certainly an audience out there waiting for them. Favourite tracks: "Every Heart Will Have Its Day," "If Love is Blind," "Geometry," "Dear Heart," and "Hanging on For Dear Love."

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Pencil Sketches

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Best Left Sketches
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