- Audio CD (30 Oct 2006)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Wingspan
- ASIN: B000I6AFQK
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 118,079 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ed Alleyne-Johnson's music is difficult to fit into a category, being as it is, an instrumental electric violin crossover of rock and classical styles, played in his own inimitable way. Although he has penned many of his own compositions (the 'Purple Electric Violin Concerto' being possibly his magnum opus), his last album 'Echoes' was made up entirely of covers of popular tunes. This new album treads similar ground, being favourite songs of Ed's from the 1970's but what an amazing collection of covers they are!
Track one, Pink Floyd's 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' weighs in at around a hefty 13 of the album's 62 minute total and is probably worth the price alone. It is instantly Floyd yet also Alleyne-Johnson in equal measures. The technique he has of making the violin sound like an electric guitar never ceases to impress.
Bowie's 'Life on Mars?' is the next to receive the Alleyne-Johnson treatment and a nice version it is too. A particular favourite of mine, Led Zeppelin's 'Kashmir' follows and doesn't disappoint. The original benefitted from its string arrangement and naturally seems at home here as Ed manages to create a full-on orchestral treatment with strings and guitar-sounding violin dipping then soaring to create a wall of sound. Marvellous. 'Without You', made famous by Nilsson, though written and also performed by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfinger, might at first thought, seem an unlikely next track but it works, with the plaintiveness of the original maintained by emotive violin work.
Three rock classics follow, Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Freebird', the Lynott/Moore 'Parisienne Walkways' and Deep Purple's 'Child In Time'. The 'guitar', alright, violin, is awesome on these tracks with the solo on 'Child In Time' being particularly memorable and leaving this reviewer breathless.
The penultimate track, Focus' 'Sylvia' is another of those times when you'll find yourself wondering how a violin can simulate an electric guitar so well.
The last track, Neil Young's 'Like A Hurricane' brings us more back to Ed Alleyne Johnson's traditional style, though is still recognisable as the classic song and another showcase for this musician's amazing talent.
The respectful treatment of each track also shows how much Alleyne-Johnson reveres the originals, in my opinion,
In closing, this is a wonderful album made all the more so by the fact that it is the work of one man, ably assisted by mandolin, bass, acoustic guitar, keyboards, a computer and a 5-string electric violin.
Highly recommended.
Track one, Pink Floyd's 'Shine on you Crazy Diamond' weighs in at around a hefty 13 of the album's 62 minute total and is probably worth the price alone. It is instantly Floyd yet also Alleyne-Johnson in equal measures. The technique he has of making the violin sound like an electric guitar never ceases to impress.
Bowie's 'Life on Mars?' is the next to receive the Alleyne-Johnson treatment and a nice version it is too. A particular favourite of mine, Led Zeppelin's 'Kashmir' follows and doesn't disappoint. The original benefitted from its string arrangement and naturally seems at home here as Ed manages to create a full-on orchestral treatment with strings and guitar-sounding violin dipping then soaring to create a wall of sound. Marvellous. 'Without You', made famous by Nilsson, though written and also performed by Pete Ham and Tom Evans of Badfinger, might at first thought, seem an unlikely next track but it works, with the plaintiveness of the original maintained by emotive violin work.
Three rock classics follow, Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Freebird', the Lynott/Moore 'Parisienne Walkways' and Deep Purple's 'Child In Time'. The 'guitar', alright, violin, is awesome on these tracks with the solo on 'Child In Time' being particularly memorable and leaving this reviewer breathless.
The penultimate track, Focus' 'Sylvia' is another of those times when you'll find yourself wondering how a violin can simulate an electric guitar so well.
The last track, Neil Young's 'Like A Hurricane' brings us more back to Ed Alleyne Johnson's traditional style, though is still recognisable as the classic song and another showcase for this musician's amazing talent.
The respectful treatment of each track also shows how much Alleyne-Johnson reveres the originals, in my opinion,
In closing, this is a wonderful album made all the more so by the fact that it is the work of one man, ably assisted by mandolin, bass, acoustic guitar, keyboards, a computer and a 5-string electric violin.
Highly recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've snapped up all of Ed's work as it has emerged, beguiled by the multi-layered sound he produces. The latest work is no different, being a set of first rate covers which are different enough to make me think they're not covers at all but interpretations under a similar title. However, you will know which songs they are - there's enough of the originals there to generate some hauntingly familiar melodies in your head. I heard Ed play songs from this album live in York yesterday - he was busking in the City centre - yes, honestly - and he sounded amazing with the sound resonating amongst the old stone buildings. He and Mike Oldfield stand out for me as individuals with a unique artistic vision. Long may he run.............
Format:Audio CD
Ed in full flow, another treat from Mr electric Violin himself, Every track is a delight. For me Kashmire and without you are my favorite tracks, that said none are below standard.
Another trully wonderful album from a great artist, more people should listern to him and discover what great music they have been missing.
Another trully wonderful album from a great artist, more people should listern to him and discover what great music they have been missing.
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We first saw Ed Alleyne-Johnson busking in the centre of York and found him amazing. We just stood and listened for ages. The music was enthralling. Read more
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