Jamie Bonk

Editorial Reviews
Tammy Childs, Reviewer - cyber.city Magazine - January, 1999
"As the saying goes, "if you want something done right, do it yourself." And so he has - all music is composed, produced, engineered and performed by Jamie Bonk. Contemporary instrumental guitarist/composer Jamie Bonk is like a breath of fresh air. From the very first song you become acutely aware that this gentleman is very talented. Although his musical interests are varied - from British punk and ska bands such as The Clash and The English Beat, to jazz to rock n' roll - he has chosen to focus his attention on producing romantic, polished instrumental pieces on the classical guitar.

Smooth as glass and just as reflective, "Tiger Dance" demonstrates his ability to create music that is based deep within his soul. The song has a touch of new age, but is mostly a nice, soft classical piece.

"Spiral Path" is indeed a twisting, curling musical journey through the provocative mind of Bonk. This jazzy song is a bit different than the previous ones; there is a rich world beat blended in there too.

Very new age, yet much warmer in tone, "Indigo Muse" is full of feeling. It is a sensuous melody bound up in superb guitar work. "The Street Below" is also a great tune. It is one of those songs that makes you want to dance in the moonlight, or run barefoot along a beach - it just makes you feel alive and thankful for it.

Jamie's guitar dominates each piece although it allows for great percussion and drums. The relationship is one of partnering and each has an equally important role. Although low-key, his music does not lack energy. It is playful and peaceful, sophisticated and simple. Every track is strong and worthy of being a hit. So breathe deep and enjoy the relaxed feeling Jamie Bonk can give you."

Product Description
From the first note to the last phrase of Jamie Bonk's self-titled debut CD, evocative melodies and pulsating rhythms intertwine to create a thoroughly unique listening experience. This is contemporary instrumental music that moves between and around a wide variety of textures and moods. Jamie's guitar playing is melodic at its core with melodies that flow into and out of improvisations.

Percussion is the foil for melody in Jamie's compositions. If you liked Mickey Hart's "Planet Drum" you're sure to enjoy the world percussion flavours on "Jamie Bonk". Percussion sets an undulating bed for lyrical melodies; the listener always feels a pulse in Jamie's music.

Jamie's guitar playing and use of percussion are not the only highlights on "Jamie Bonk", which is the first release from the new contemporary instrumental label Bonk Productions. Ambient space also plays a defining role. Fans of Patrick O'Hearn, Enya, and Ottmar Liebert will enjoy the textural complexity heard throughout the CD.

Not just for fans of contemporary instrumental music, "Jamie Bonk" creates a contemplative mood that holds a listener from beginning to end. Melody, rhythm and texture are the ingredients but emotion is the result.

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Jamie Bonk

Tracks:

If You Only Knew
Tiger Dance
So I Guess This Means Goodbye
Spiral Path
Violet Skies
Tanzen
Secret Whisper
Indigo Muse
Unspoken
Offering
Momentum
The Street Below

Album Description

From the first note to the last phrase of Jamie Bonk's self-titled debut CD, evocative melodies and pulsating rhythms intertwine to create a thoroughly unique listening experience. This is contemporary instrumental music that moves between and around a wide variety of textures and moods. Jamie's guitar playing is melodic at its core with melodies that flow into and out of improvisations.

Customer Reviews:

Jamie Bonk.......2000-08-10

If you love instrumental guitar music, this is a great album. It's not really flamenco, more of a moody Craig Chaquico with the soft touch of a Govi or Ramon Bermudez. I buy way too many guitar albums, and this is the best one I've come across in a year or two. A new CD is due in late summer, 2000. I'll certainly buy it. The artist has a web page at JamieBonk.com.

Great relaxing flamenco music.......2000-08-09

This is great cd for guests... they always want to borrow it when they leave! If you like the style of Jesse Cook, Liebert, Govi, etc, this is right up with the best of their work. A bit more relaxed than Jesse Cook and not as well known though from the same area (in Canada), Jamie Bonk will delight those that want something more. Recommended.

Average customer rating:

My World

Manufacturer: Bonk Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAEHB6
Release Date: 2004-08-17

Tracks:

My World
This Is It
'73
If This Is Love
Looking In
Wiggle
Third Time
Nights On Broadway
What I Never Said
Centre Tone
Waiting For Winter

Average customer rating:

Soothing and Relaxing
A perfect anti-stress remedy!

A Perfect Tomorrow
Jamie Bonk
Manufacturer: Bonk Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

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Jamie Bonk

ASIN: B000055ZM8
Release Date: 2000-11-21

Tracks:

Tofino
Drift Away
Pretty Girl
These Hands
Majestic
Just Now
Rain
Too Deep For Tears
Honour
All Day Long
Haze
Small Pleasures
Within

Album Description

Contemporary Instrumental

Customer Reviews:

Soothing and Relaxing.......2004-01-30

I had heard "Tofino", "Drift Away" and "Majestic" and liked them, so I purchased the cd. All the songs feature a soft and relaxing guitar together with drums and keyboards. The basic tone througout all the songs is somewhat similar to that of Govi. As far as relaxation goes, I found that a number of major airlines use songs from this cd to help relax the passengers.

A perfect anti-stress remedy!.......2000-12-13

Jamie Bonk's outstanding versatility is the hallmark of this superb album. Jamie walks from the lighter chords (e.g. on "Honour") to the hottest Arabic lines (e.g. on "Haze") with a stunning serenity, as if it was a simple and easy manoeuvre, as if he could drive this car with just one hand, and sometimes he plucks his strings as if he had 23-finger hands! The album also features Sonya Mitlewski on keyboards and Jack Varvis on drums & percussion. Their performances are really very impressive! "I'm really, really lucky to have them on the album" Jamie says - and he's quite right! Unfortunately the "star scale" goes up to only five stars, because "A Perfetc Tomorrow" rates at least ten! Words are poor enough to describe such work of art. When you listen to this album, your feelings will certainly tell you too much more than any word!

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