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The Sounds of Life Tom Ellen NYCAC 501 The Sounds of Life Tom & Ellen Ellen Christi    -vocals, percussion, flute Tom Bruno    -drums, ashimba, bells, flute, piano Side A 1.Oriental Tale 2.Moroccan Mode 3.Piece to Jimmy Anderson Side A 1.Spaced 2.Dirge for James B. Christerson NYCAC 501 - NYCAC Records 1976 In the not-exactly crowded field of recorded vocal - percussion duets , this record doesnt so much stand out, as stand alone. I cant think of anything that this sounds similar to. Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln come quickly to mind, but theirs was a dramatic, declamatory public style. Quite different to this, which is largely personal, reflective, and intimate. Besides, Max and Abbey were quite recognisably "jazz" musicians, often drenched in the blues. Christi and Bruno almost totally avoid conventional jazz gestures here. Whilst ethnic themes are the setup for pieces on side 1, and 20th century classical song may be informing part of the partly franti...

The Gosdin Brothers Sounds Of Goodbye 1968 us country folk rock milestone 2003 remaster Once youve heard them, how can you not like the Gosdin Brothers? Their 1968 album SOUNDS OF GOODBYE is one of the most satisfying blends of country, pop and folk-rock that the era produced, yet because it was aimed at the country market rather than the hip scene, the record, and indeed the acts importance, has been overshadowed by the frankly more copy-worthy Byrds and Burritos. As charter members of the country rock brotherhood that included Clarence White, Gib Guilbeau and Gene Parsons - all of whom provided the sparkling musical support for the duos studio recordings - Vern and Rex Gosdin brought a knowing savvy to the music that was tempered by the innocent freshwater sensibilities of their stunning harmonies, and the unsurpassed warmth of Verns lead vocal. With its array of fine songs, and sympathetic production by maverick Gary S Paxton, SOUNDS OF GOODBYE is a true jewel of early country rock....