It's a Curious Life

Mark Tessier, Audiophile Imports
"Fantastic ... A Masterpiece ... Incredible"

Product Description
A stunning debut from English guitarist and composer Anthony Hindson in the stellar company of world renowned musicians and a Grammy winning production team. A unique band merging styles and traditions from three continents: Europe, India and North America.

Cutting edge global fusion at the edge of the 21st century ... rock and raga perhaps. Bringing together for the first time Rock legend Jack Bruce from Cream on bass and vocals with phenomenal double violinist Shankar from Peter Gabriel's band and 'Shakti with John McLaughlin'. Also featured are the incredible drumming maestros Tony Williams (Miles Davis), Zakir Hussain and Vikku Vinayakram (Shakti / Planet Drum) and Gary Husband (Level 42 / Billy Cobham / Allan Holdsworth). Scott Thunes from Frank Zappa's band adds further incendiary bass playing. Track#7 includes the first time that Tony Williams and Zakir Hussain ever played and recorded together. The project was co-produced with David Hentschel whose extensive credits include Genesis, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jean-Luc Ponty, Mike Oldfield, Yellowjackets, Andy Summers and Brand X.

The exceptional skills of James Guthrie were applied to the post production and mastering phase. James won a Grammy for producing and engineering Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' and his attention to the sonic quality of this disc is amazing. Signature Pink Floyd elements enhance the production with dramatic effect.

Widely respected for his recorded work with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, L. Subramaniam and Zakir Hussain & The Rhythm Experience, among others, the ten superb original compositions on 'It's A Curious Life' present Anthony's exhilarating virtuosity, passion and energy on both electric and 13-string acoustic guitars.

World Music and Global Fusion at the edge of the 21st century!

Band Members are... Jack Bruce (bass and vocals), Shankar (double violin), Tony Williams (drums), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Gary Husband (drums / keys), Scott Thunes (basses), Vikku Vinayakram (ghatam), John Good (flutes), Mark Robertson (piano / synth) and Deborah Winters (vocal)

It's a Curious Life

It's a Curious Life,Anthony Hindson,Wind in Hare,Europe,India,Indian,Int'l & World Music,Jazz Music,North America,Pop,World Fusion

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In Other Words April Manufacturer: April ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFDAK Release Date: 2004-06-29

Tracks:

1. Dare You to Love
2. Walk Me Home
3. Fine with Me
4. Impossible Escape
5. Mystery
6. After Me
7. You Don't Fake It
8. Lovely Edge
9. Make Me Brave
10. It's Not Easy
11. Losing

Average customer rating: terrific, warm music Great Album!! A Haunting Gem One of the most incredible albums I've ever heard !

It's a Curious Life Anthony Hindson Manufacturer: Wind in Hare ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD India | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | India & Pakistan | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000JT7O Release Date: 1999-07-14

Tracks:

1. Nomanoni
2. Strewth
3. DRH
4. It's A Curious Life
5. Sussex Rhumba
6. Whole Romantic Affair, The
7. Sunjog Variation
8. Timisoara
9. Kathleen
10. Waiting Room, The

Album Description

A stunning debut from English guitarist and composer Anthony Hindson in the stellar company of world renowned musicians and a Grammy winning production team. A unique band merging styles and traditions from three continents: Europe, India and North America.

Cutting edge global fusion at the edge of the 21st century ... rock and raga perhaps. Bringing together for the first time Rock legend Jack Bruce from Cream on bass and vocals with phenomenal double violinist Shankar from Peter Gabriel's band and 'Shakti with John McLaughlin'. Also featured are the incredible drumming maestros Tony Williams (Miles Davis), Zakir Hussain and Vikku Vinayakram (Shakti / Planet Drum) and Gary Husband (Level 42 / Billy Cobham / Allan Holdsworth). Scott Thunes from Frank Zappa's band adds further incendiary bass playing. Track#7 includes the first time that Tony Williams and Zakir Hussain ever played and recorded together. The project was co-produced with David Hentschel whose extensive credits include Genesis, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jean-Luc Ponty, Mike Oldfield, Yellowjackets, Andy Summers and Brand X.

The exceptional skills of James Guthrie were applied to the post production and mastering phase. James won a Grammy for producing and engineering Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' and his attention to the sonic quality of this disc is amazing. Signature Pink Floyd elements enhance the production with dramatic effect.

Widely respected for his recorded work with Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, L. Subramaniam and Zakir Hussain & The Rhythm Experience, among others, the ten superb original compositions on 'It's A Curious Life' present Anthony's exhilarating virtuosity, passion and energy on both electric and 13-string acoustic guitars.

World Music and Global Fusion at the edge of the 21st century!

Band Members are... Jack Bruce (bass and vocals), Shankar (double violin), Tony Williams (drums), Zakir Hussain (tabla), Gary Husband (drums / keys), Scott Thunes (basses), Vikku Vinayakram (ghatam), John Good (flutes), Mark Robertson (piano / synth) and Deborah Winters (vocal)

Customer Reviews:

terrific, warm music.......2003-11-24

it took a little while to get used to, but this is truly superb rock-jazz-indian music fusion - ideal for a Sunday afternoon!

Great Album!!.......2003-01-21

The CD is great!! Perfect to pop in the CD player after a hard days work. The sound is soothing.

A Haunting Gem.......2000-02-28

Anthony Hindson, when asked to describe the album, called it "Turn of the century rock and raga...perhaps." While there certainly are historical references, the album sounds fresh and explores new territory. "Strewth" is a highlight with stellar musicianship from Shankar and Zakir Hussain. "Sunjog Variation" conjures up the fondest memories of the dearly departed Tony Williams. This is an album for the adventurous soul.

One of the most incredible albums I've ever heard !.......1999-09-27

This album was recommended to me by 2 friends. One, a professional guitarist, is a long time Jack Bruce devotee. The other, a life long eastern music afficianado ( she writes for the international music press ). I wasn't particularly interested in either genre until I had a listen to this fabulous recording. The virtuosity is astounding. The compositions as diverse and luscious as anything I've ever heard. I was completely overwhelmed and have listened to it every day, discovering something new and wonderful with each playing. Jack Bruce's voice is certainly one of the finest ever to be recorded. Add to that, the infinitely exquisite jazz rhythms of Tony Williams, the haunting swirls of Shankar's omnipotent violin and Anthony Hindson's masterful work on thirteen string guitar and you have a deeply moving, intensely rocking fusion of Eastern and Western musical delights. Be certain to check out the song " The Whole Romantic Affair ( sung by the honey-throated Deborah Winters ). Its one of those you hear and ask yourself ..." where are songs like this at Grammy Time" ? Get this disc, you'll be touched forever by it.

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Verdi: Rigoletto; La Traviata; Il Trovatore (Highlights) Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00009KHY6 Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

1. Prelude - John Wakefield
2. The Glass Let Us Fill - John Wakefield
3. See The Early Rays Of Morning - John Wakefield
4. How Curious!... Ah, Was It He? - John Wakefield
5. I Care For Nothing... I Lived A Wild, Unruly Life - John Wakefield
6. Pure As An Angel - John Wakefield
7. On Me This Wretched Woman - John Wakefield
8. Farewell Then, For Ever - John Wakefield
9. Come, Oh My Dearest - John Wakefield
10. Ah, Violetta! - Elizabeth Harwood
11. Prelude - Elizabeth Harwood
12. I'll Wait No Longer... Shall I Bind Me - Elizabeth Harwood
13. Love To The Heart Is The Fair Light Of Morning - Elizabeth Harwood
14. Gaultier Malde!... Ah, How Dear To Me That Name - Elizabeth Harwood
15. Save Your Highness!... Last Night, Alone - Elizabeth Harwood
16. Race Of Courtiers - Elizabeth Harwood

Tracks:

1. My Father!... On Every Sunday Morning... But One Thing Remains - Elizabeth Harwood
2. Wayward As Thistledown - Elizabeth Harwood
3. Why Need You Be So Coy?... I'm Your Slave, Sweet Girl - Elizabeth Harwood
4. 'Twas My Own Fault - Elizabeth Harwood
5. How Well Do I Recall That Night - Donald McIntyre
6. See How The Shadows Of Night - Donald McIntyre
7. Fierce Flames Are Raging - Donald McIntyre
8. All The Stars That Shine Above Us - Donald McIntyre
9. Oh, Life Has Brught You Sorrow - Donald McIntyre
10. As From That Dread Pyre - Donald McIntyre
11. God Have Mercy Upon The Soul Departing - Donald McIntyre
12. See All The Bitter Tears I Shed - Donald McIntyre
13. Yes, Let Me Sleep... Home To Our Mountains - Donald McIntyre
14. Ah, A Light Is Glimm'ring - Donald McIntyre

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2. Kavare Mer
3. Kutche
4. La Donna Invisible (Score) [Soundtrack]
5. La Ola Marina
6. Love
7. Love Is All [Import]
8. Mèsy
9. Maxime Le Forestier - Master Série [Import]
10. Meine Grossten Erfolge

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