- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Wea
- ASIN: B000025G1H
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 495,703 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a repackaged version of an album originally released in 1992. Most people might remember Ed as the violin player for New Model Army, although the music here is rather different.
The most amazing thing is that this album was recorded totally live, without overdubs and feratures just ONE electric violin. Ed Alleyne-Johnson provides his own backing through an electronic system using digital effects ... unless you have actually seen him do it live, you cannot quite comprehend how he does it.
The album is a showcase of what an electric violin is capable, from calm pseudo-classical music such as the 'Oxford Suite' to the 'Improvisation' piece, which features a distorted (!) violin sound. It is quite impossible to describe the whole experience, and only listening will suffice.
Interested or intrigued? Then this CD is must-have.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I first heard Ed on Jools Holland many years ago, and was blown away. Since then I acquired this album after a lot of hunting (think I special ordered it actually) and have seen him busking in Liverpool. The music he plays live is awe inspiring.
And its not electronic percussion, he is plucking the strings...
And its not electronic percussion, he is plucking the strings...
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I used to watch Ed when he busked around Oxford in the late 80's. Every Saturday, whilst working in for a well known Shoe retailers on the corner of Queen Street and New Inn Hall Street (those of you who know Oxford will know exactly where I mean! :0) ), I'd hang out of the first floor window to listen to Ed's eclectic mix of music. It is hard to comprehend that everything you hear on this album was recorded in one take by Ed using only effect peddles and his gorgeous Purple Electric Violin! The man is a genius and this album just sums him and Oxford up beautifully. Perfect music to get lost in......
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
PURPLE ELECTRIC VIOLIN
I JUST LOVE THIS MUSIC HAVE SEEN THIS MAN PLAY IN CHESTER AND WAS BLOWN AWAY THE MUSIC IS AWSOME
Published 1 month ago by Mrse Kuras
A superb modern classic
Once again, another brilliant recording from a prolific master of modern and classical electric violin playing, this has hidden depths and improves every time I hear it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr Kelvin S Taylor
One of a kind
First saw EAJ busking in Church Street, Liverpool in the very late 80's and early 90's. It's great to see he's still producing such great stuff now, and hopefully into the... Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Stoodley
Amazing and beautiful
I first discovered Ed's music on YouTube. I had to track down the full album to hear more. This guy's music is a joy to the ears. Read more
Published 20 months ago by K. Davies
Absolutely amazing...
I first heard "oxford suite 1" in the 90's and no one knew the title of the track. I was looking for it for a decade and I finally was able to find out this amazing artist. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by Moungridou
FABULOUS
I had never heard of Ed Alleyne-Johnson until I heard my daughter playing his music. I am now hooked! His music is beautiful, haunting and unique. Im now a fan. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by J. Green
Electric Sturm & Drang....
There is a review here from 16/5/2000 which recalls this artists busking days in Oxford city centre (usually close to the city centre library if I remember correctly)during the... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2008 by Mr. Martin K. Toll
Blown away
I was completely blown away by this guy yesterday in York - I just stood mesmerised, unable to believe what I was seeing or hearing from one guy in the street. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2007 by Mr. Phillip Short
Oxford Suite was much requested when I was a DJ
At university, I DJ'd a late show that featured many jazz, soul, and blues. It was a great experience and I have very fond memories of the experience; bolstered by some great... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2007 by Jay
If you don't like this album I will eat my hat. And my socks
Seriously, it's a classic. I don't know anyone who doesn't like it, and my friends have wide ranging musical tastes. It's uplifting, sad, beautiful, different and very very clever. Read more
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