| Vicki
Richards |
Violin,
Violin section, Electric Violin, kalimba, bass kalimba,
pizzicato, koto |
| Tim
Richards |
Tabla,
log drum, percussion, hand drums |
| Frank
Carmelitano |
Guitar,
keyboards |
| Amit
Chatterjee |
Arranging,
electric guitar, guitar, |
| Shernol
Mathias |
Bass |
| Satoshi
Takeishi |
Hand
drums, percussion |
| Robert
Thomas Jr. |
Cymbals,
lead hands, shakers, tambourine, Peruvian flute, and ocarina |
| Kristie
English |
Angelic
vocals |
| "This is an
amazing album of virtuostic violin music. Vicki Richards has assembled
a group that excel with warmth and joy. The way they play together
is as if speaking to each other, with a combination affection and
aggression, contemporary style and romanticism they are unique and
original in their approach to arrangements of Vicki's compositions
as well as one outstanding song by Amit Chatterjee, the brialliant
guitarist on this album. His contributions to Parting the Waters
are the work of genius. The rest of the crew isn't too shabby either.
Joining Vicki and Amit are Frank Carmelitano on guitar, Shernol
Mathias on bass, Robert Thomas Jr. percussion, Satoshi Takeishi
on hand drums and percussion, and Tim Richards on tabla, log drum,
and hand drums. This is the kind of album that Will Ackerman would
sell his soul to produce. It's easily one of the finest electric/
acoustic string ensembles of the past decade. To say that this group
of players is an egalitarian ensemble is an understatement. They
blend beautifully into one precision unit and it is stunning to
hear a group of such caliber. The recording itself is highlighted
by an extreme spectral clarity and separation of instruments. It
is very much as if you were sitting with the ensemble around you.
The recording is as stunning as the playing. So, what are you waiting
for! Buy it! |
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