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November adds another highlight to Dominic Miller s impressive artistic biography. Miller has released several solo albums ( First Touch , Second Nature , Third World , Fourth Wall ) and since the late 1980s has also been a much coveted session musician. The list of his collaborations is endless to name but a few: The Chieftains, Eddi Reader, Manu Dibango, Paul Young, Bryan Adams, Luciano Pavarotti, Peter Gabriel, Pat Metheny, Tina Turner, The Pretenders, Boyzone and The Backstreet Boys. Ever since The Soul Cages from 1991, Miller has been involved in every album by Sting; he has played more than a thousand concerts with the former member of The Police and was involved in the composition of hit songs such as Shape Of My Heart. With November, Miller yet again proves that he is a top-notch guitarist. The exceptional musician plays with an ease and somnambulistic confidence that words simply cannot express appropriately. His willingness to move beyond his artistic skills is what distinguishes him from other virtuoso contemporaries Dominic Miller has moved on from the level of mere skillful performance and perfected craft. These days, he is more focused on expression, on the beauty of a certain sound and the truth of the moment. His transcendence of the physical is a trait that singles him out as one of the chosen few. Miller found session partners in drummer Ian Thomas (Eric Clapton, Seal, Paul McCartney, Tom Jones), bass player Mark King (Level 42; uncontested master of the slap bass) and keyboarder Mike Lindup (equally known through Level 42). To this core of musicians he added Israel-born pianist Yaron Herman, as well as keyboarder Jason Rebello (Sting), flautist Dave Heath and sax player Stan Sulzmann (Kenny Wheeler, Michael Brecker, NDR Big Band) all of them wellversed top professionals who put their distinctive musical personalities on the back burner and devoted their skills uniquely to Miller s compositions.
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This is different from all DM's other recordings - which I would describe as mostly 'slushy'. This is sharp, edgy stuff that makes you sit up and listen. Much more like real jazz than the smooth easy listening stuff. Took me back to some of the old rock albums of the seventies in the nicest possible way.
I'm sure I'm going to listen to this one a lot.
I'm sure I'm going to listen to this one a lot.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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30 July 2010
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Most people dont know who Dominic Miller is. This gifted man has been playing guitar with Sting now for
about 20 years now. All those leads on Sting's album(except for Sting's first 3) that's Dominic. A multi- talented
player,every time he puts out a solo project ,he gets better and better. This time he has two members of the
jazz/rock/pop band Level 42, Mark King on bass and Mike Lindup on vocals and piano. This just makes the icing on the cake. Listening to any Miller's cd,listen to his transition's in his songs. They start one way and end
up in a totally different direction,totally amazing. "November" has Dominic Miller in the running for the exceptional CD of the year. Just remember to listen to all of his CD's ,it will take a little time,but beautiful passages, great guest muscians. Please buy this,its way better than anything you have heard in quite a while.
about 20 years now. All those leads on Sting's album(except for Sting's first 3) that's Dominic. A multi- talented
player,every time he puts out a solo project ,he gets better and better. This time he has two members of the
jazz/rock/pop band Level 42, Mark King on bass and Mike Lindup on vocals and piano. This just makes the icing on the cake. Listening to any Miller's cd,listen to his transition's in his songs. They start one way and end
up in a totally different direction,totally amazing. "November" has Dominic Miller in the running for the exceptional CD of the year. Just remember to listen to all of his CD's ,it will take a little time,but beautiful passages, great guest muscians. Please buy this,its way better than anything you have heard in quite a while.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Another "Atmospheric" Triumph for Dominic Miller...
10 May 2011
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I've always been a big fan of Dominic Millers playing, and when I heard that his latest record was to feature Mark King and Mike Lindup from Level 42 fame on the sessions, I was ecstatic. If you're expecting the "Atmospheric Textures" that are the trademarks of his solo records, and his sessions with Sting, then you will be pleased to know that you'll be getting these in spades on his latest release, "November". Along with his signature acoustic and electric sounds, Dominic also shows off a much "edgier" side to his electric guitar work than has been featured in his previous solo outings. Some of the solos and tones he creates are a bit reminiscent of the "Blow by Blow" and "Wired" albums from Jeff Beck. For me, "Solent", "W3","Ripped Nylon" and the title track,"November" are the standout performances on this album.
If you are a fan of Mark King and Mike Lindup, and are expecting them to bring their Level 42 "Game Face" to this recording, you will probably be very disappointed. If the credits didn't state that Mark King was on the album, you wouldn't recognize the bass playing as his. The bright,crisp, hi-fi tones that are Mr. Kings calling card are absent, as are any thumb and slap bass lines. They are replaced by dark, VERY spartan, single string bass lines, that sound like any other jazz/fusion session bassist. Mike Lindup's contribution is a bit more exciting, and he does manage to throw in a few recognizable riffs sprinkled through out various tracks. It's obvious that Messrs. King and Lindup played a totally supportive role, along with drummer Ian Thomas (imagine a VERY laid-back Phil Gould), and brought little of their musical personalities to these sessions.
As for the album in general, I highly recommend it to Dominic Miller fans, as it is definitely one of his best. And if you're a Level 42 fan, well, you get to see King and Lindup standing in a totally different light ;)
If you are a fan of Mark King and Mike Lindup, and are expecting them to bring their Level 42 "Game Face" to this recording, you will probably be very disappointed. If the credits didn't state that Mark King was on the album, you wouldn't recognize the bass playing as his. The bright,crisp, hi-fi tones that are Mr. Kings calling card are absent, as are any thumb and slap bass lines. They are replaced by dark, VERY spartan, single string bass lines, that sound like any other jazz/fusion session bassist. Mike Lindup's contribution is a bit more exciting, and he does manage to throw in a few recognizable riffs sprinkled through out various tracks. It's obvious that Messrs. King and Lindup played a totally supportive role, along with drummer Ian Thomas (imagine a VERY laid-back Phil Gould), and brought little of their musical personalities to these sessions.
As for the album in general, I highly recommend it to Dominic Miller fans, as it is definitely one of his best. And if you're a Level 42 fan, well, you get to see King and Lindup standing in a totally different light ;)
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