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ARCANUM was nominated for a 1997 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.
Nick Webb and Greg Carmichael, the duo core of Acoustic Alchemy, forego the traditional greatest-hits route by taking an amazingly fresh approach to the concept on their ninth venture Arcanum, which presents the spruced-up live performance evolution of nine old favorites along with three solid new tracks. Yet the best-selling British melodizers even twist the conventions of a typical concert disc by opting to record those takes at England's legendary Pinewood Film Studios, away from the roaring crowds and in the presence of string members of the London Metropolitan Orchestra. The most striking new element is the explosive electric guitar approach of longtime cohort/former producer John Parsons, who adds some staggering zing to the kinetic "Reference Point" and "Casino," while shading in a slightly more subtle manner on the loping "Catalina Kiss" and "Mr. Chow." The strings don't receive a huge workout, but they add new drama and flair to the Western movie themes of "Lazeez" and glamour to the new ballad "Chance Meeting." Those with really keen sonic discrimination will also detect a slightly relaxed tempo on an all-time top Acoustic Alchemy tune, the autobiographical "Same Road Same Reason." AA's ongoing brilliance for creating images by tying together title, rhythm, melody, and mood is the true charm of the disc, and the duo's storytelling abilities are in crisp bloom on the soaring "Columbia," the opening and easily best new track. The piece, inspired by the musicians witnessing a space shuttle launch, speaks eloquently of their wonder and anticipation while effectively suggesting the rocket's propelling thrust. ~ Jonathan Widran
London Metropolitan Orchestra: Rosemary Furniss, Elizabeth Layton, Jeremy Williams, Cathy Thompson (violin); Andrew Brown, Yuko Inoue (viola); Caroline Dale, David Daniels (cello).
Recorded at Pinewood Studios, England.
Personnel: John Parsons (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Greg Carmichael , Nick Webb (acoustic guitar); Jeremy Williams, Elizabeth Layton, Rosemary Furness, Cathy Thompson (violin); Yuko Inoue (viola); Caroline Dale, David Daniels (cello); Dennis Murphy (bass guitar); John Sheppard (drums); Mario Argandona (percussion).
Audio Mixers: Klaus Genuit; Steve Jones .
Recording information: Pinewood Studios, England.
Illustrator: Linda Schwab.
Photographer: Craig Oddy.
Unknown Contributor Role: Randy LeRoy.
Acoustic Alchemy: Greg Carmichael, Nick Webb (acoustic guitar); John Parsons (acoustic & electric guitars); Dennis Murphy (bass); John Shepard (drums); Mario Argandona (percussion).
Acoustic Alchemy Arcanum Songs Purchase Arcanum CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Acoustic Alchemy Reference Point CD (1991)
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| | Acoustic Alchemy Against The Grain CD (1994)
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| | Acoustic Alchemy Red Dust And Spanish Lace CD (1987)
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| | Acoustic Alchemy Natural Elements CD (1988)
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| | Acoustic Alchemy Positive Thinking... CD (1998)
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Acoustic Alchemy's appealing mix of subtle world rhythms, improvisational steel and nylon string textures, and crisp pop and new agey melodies practically defined smooth jazz in the genre's early days. When co-founder Nick Webb -- who passed away in February 1998 from pancreatic cancer -- took his final turn for the worse just as recording was about to begin, longtime band accompanist John Parsons, a steel string master in his own right, stepped in. Fortunately, Parsons and Carmichael work up a striking chemistry of their own on Positive Thinking. Webb and Carmichael's final compositions feature recall some of their most beloved songs; the opener "Passionelle" begins with a sparse, gently percussive dual-strumming segment, building gradually in intensity ...
| | Acoustic Alchemy Beautiful Game CD (2000)
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Greg Carmichael has done more than merely survive the death of Acoustic Alchemy founding member and partner Nick Webb; the guitarist has turned the loss into an opportunity to create a whole new ensemble vibe by collaborating with formerly supporting members of the duo. The biggest differences on this label debut (after nearly a decade with GRP) is that Carmichael is more open-minded toward spontaneous interaction with other instruments, and doesn't mind laying back a bit on the strings. On "The Angel of the South," his and Miles Gilderdales' dark guitar lines snap along over Frank Felix's rolling samba bass groove and hypnotic percussion fills; Guy Barker's Latin trumpet flavors come in later in the tune than they need to. Despite its Spanishy title, "The Panama Cat"is a simmering retro-soul/blues, with a reflective acoustic easing over a constant, jumpy wah-wah ...
| | Remy Zero Golden Hum CD (2001)
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Kicking things off with the building title track, Remy Zero makes quite the first impression on The Golden Hum. The momentum keeps up through "Glorious #1," the fast ...
| | Harvey Mason Trios CD (2003)
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| | Billy Eckstine Love Songs CD (2004)
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| | Nina Simone Broadway-Blues-Ballads CD (1964)
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| | Michel Colombier L'Heritier - L'Alpagueur CD (2003)
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| | Tom Rigney Off The Hook CD (2006)
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| | Departure Lounge: Lounge CD (2007) (Import)
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| | Disneymania 6 CD (2008)
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