Peter Neff Discography of CDs

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Peter Neff music CDs On their fifth album, Labradford--a band already known for its sparse, dreamy soundscapes--tones things down even further. In approaching a more minimalist aesthetic, Virginia's favorite post-rockers drop the film-noir Ennio Morricone vibe that garnered unnecessary comparisons to Tortoise. Instead, there's a hushed, subtly electronic (it sometimes sounds like Pole's Stefan Betke is sitting in) feel to these six lengthy, untitled tracks that makes its predecessor, MI MEDIA NARANJA, sound like NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS. The increased use of space serves the band well, drawing the listener's attention to the sonic minutiae so vital to the band's compositions. Rather than a reduction, this process can be seen as a successful redefinition, especially on the third track, where the gentle pairing of piano with string section evokes a classical feel. Recording information: Sound Of Music, Richmond, VA. Personnel: Peter Neff (dulcimer); Chris Johnston, Jamie Evans (strings). Audio ...

Peter Neff CD discography A Road Less Traveled is a collection - an instrumental "cycle of songs without words". The recording would generally be classified as Contemporary Jazz, yet there is an almost Chamber Music approach to the disc on whole, as the focus of instruments changes from song to song. The entire album was recorded with live instruments, evoking a presence for the listener, as if the Music was being performed in the room, just for them. Interspersed with Ric's melodic and emotive Piano leads are soaring Trumpet lines, fluid Saxophone riffs, and searing Guitar solos. Although the piano is clearly in focus, the emphasis and colors shift throughout the recording. Each of the Songs is a slice of life, portraying humanistic moods and emotions. The overall effect of the album is rather personal and contemplative. The resultant blend is an Album, ...

Peter Neff albums Unknown Contributor Roles: Pat Best; Via Nuon; Jesse Poe; Peter Neff; Phil Murphy. Tanakh: Jesse Poe, Phil Murphy, Jeff Krones, Pat Best, Tom Brickman, Via Nuon, Peter Neff. Audio Mixer: Ronan Chris Murphy.

Peter Neff discography Brainchild of Labradford guitarist/vocalist, Mark Nelson, Pan American made its quiescent debut in 1998 with this self-titled nine song EP. Minimal and beautiful, Pan American utilizes bare melodies to construct a soundscape of electronica and dub mixed with drums, guitar and keyboard. On PAN AMERICAN, washes of implied beats and skeletons of melody refract images of post-rock, creating the abstract from the familiar. It's not until "Lent" that the guitar pushes aside the curtain of electronics to illuminate ...

Peter Neff CD discography Principally Recorded at Glass Hand Studio, Richmond, Virginia on October 30, 1994. Personnel: John Kiefer (guitar, clarinet, tenor saxophone); Tim Harding (alto saxophone, percussion); Ron Curry (trumpet); Pat Best, Jorge Negron, Jim Thomson (drums, percussion). Hotel X: Tim Harding (alto saxophone, fretless bass, percussion); John Kiefer (tenor saxophone, clarinet, guitar); Ron Curry (trumpet, bass); Jim Thompson (drums, percussion). Additional personnel: Peter Neff (hammered dulcimer, bass); Jorge Negron, Rei Gonzalez, Ogynga, Pat Best (hand drums, percussion).