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 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars6 out of 5 starsIn a Minor Mood   January 14, 2006
Written by mflaherty

This, the last performance of Robert’s "December Suite", is, for me, the most moving of the four released so far.  While there does seem to be some search occuring here, some of the mournful longing found on the newer recordings on Love Cannot Bear and the December 2000 performances in NYC are found here.  Of course, this is strictly subjective, but when I hear that mood I tend to be more drawn in, as is the case with this incredible performance.

There is, perhaps, a clue in the title for the "Queer Jazz" piece: Minor--minor chords often being heard as sad chords.  While this version of "Time Stands Still" is fairly typical of these sets, the playing on Queer Jazz has a considerably darker feel.  The solos, both the "piano" sounds and more traditional electric guitar, are simply amazing. 

The finalle of "At the End of Time" continues the mood, bringing the set to a striking close.  If you just buy one of these four performances, I would recommend this one.


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A cold beauty   Tue., Jan 24, 2006
Posted by: landru141
First of all, this is an excellent website. Talk about impulse buying!  Downloading a FLAC file and a CD tray cover in a little under 3 minutes!  Needless to say, I ended up grabbing a few titles in about ten Read more

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In a Minor Mood   Sat., Jan 14, 2006
Posted by: mflaherty
This, the last performance of Robert’s "December Suite", is, for me, the most moving of the four released so far.  While there does seem to be some search occuring here, some of the mournful longing found on the newer recordings Read more

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Sutton Parish Church Ely, UK   Thu., Jan 12, 2006
Posted by: AVHall
Having attended both the Wolverhampton and Ely soundscapes I find it difficult to review either of then in the conventional sense. Both were wonderful experiences but the Wulfrun Hall, where the guy in the T-shirt with a print Read more

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Heavenly   Mon., Jan 9, 2006
Posted by: heavenly
This is a very good concert and I am amazed by the atmosphere it provides. I think it has the same kind of positive spirit,  "Soundcapes, live in the USA" tries to Read more

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Sutton, Ely Soundscape   Thu., Jan 5, 2006
Posted by: Spingere
It was odd but rewarding to experience this soundscape (the first I had heard live) without the ambient noise and occaisional intrusions of cold breeeze that my first hearing in the church Read more

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