Transitions

Well, this show got somewhat orphaned. Uploaded on Jan 26 and no reference until late February. My apologies.

This show opens with a cut from the most recent Tears for Fears album (Everybody loves a happy ending) which sees Roland Orzabal re-united with original collaborator Curt Smith (hence the album's title?). A second TFF cut highlights both their great vocal capabilities as well as their exceptional attention to detail when it comes to production. The second cut, in particular, has a production style reminiscent of The Beatles/George Martin.

Next, a truly beautiful piece off the the newest Crowded House album. If you don't 'get it' the first time, have another listen. This will really grow on you.

The beginning section ends with the title cut off Sting's Soul Cages. Great feel.

We then visit the "Progressive Rock" arena with a few cuts from Yes and Genesis, the first of which is a live acoustic cut from Yes' Steve Howe.

The final section features 'Marshall's on 11'. Straight ahead guitar rock.

The first track is, I believe, the song Led Zeppelin opened their last North American tour with (saw them in Seattle at the Kingdom - before the roof collapsed). From there, on to Britain's Stone Roses, a sadly under-recognized band.

We close with two cuts from brilliant guitar virtuoso Andy Timmons. He is a master at a wide variety of styles. A good friend of mine saw Andy in Las Vegas filling the role of guitar player (and music director) for Olivia Newton-John ( my friend was there simply to accompany his wife and said the guitar player was the only part of the show that caught his attention). The two cuts we feature are about as far removed from mainstream pop as you could possible get. The first is a very laid back jazzy cut while the second has to rank amongst the fastest possible guitar playing humanly possible.

Let us know what you think!

Cheers,

Michael