Compton & Batteau - In California - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

For a long time it was considered certain that the death of the gambist Carl Friedrich Abel in 1787 had, in a way, also buried the instrument. Thomas Fritzsch also shared the traditional conviction that as a gambist he was per se excluded from participating in the sound world of the 19th century. But then he came across several sources, including one in connection with Schumann, that point to the instrument's continued existence. Here he not only presents some works on a viola da gamba of the early 19th century, but also proves impressively that the aesthetics of the Romantic period and the characteristic sound of the instrument are by no means mutually exclusive.

Fueled by the kind of striking harmonies and powerful hooks that defined the sound of legendary west coast rock, the Scott Thomas Band make their Elektra debut with the aptly titled California. The band's sound is a fresh mix of lilting harmonies, acoustic and electric guitars and Scott's soulful voice. The 1st single, InchBlack Valentine,Inch is anticipated to be a summer staple at rock and AAA radio.

Sensitive, smart, inventive, cultured, brimming with complex ideas Record CollectorInchThere's a charm within Modern Studies' DNA which makes them, without fanfare or clamour, one of today's most mesmerising outfits.Inch Prog MagazineThrough the hazy daze of a smoky folk opus, Modern Studies craft rich soundtracks, stuttering Super-8 sketches from a washed-out world of melancholy, hand-tinted and tantalising. Lullaby couplets blossom into gorgeous chamber pop melodies, the drama unfolding behind Emily Scott's plaintive vocal; part Julie London, part Sandy Denny, a little bit Kate Bush, with a hushed sigh of Joni.Sweeping strings carry them into unchartered terrain on their new album 'We Are Here', flying high above their psych-folk roots, it's an epic journey that's exquisitely delivered, transcending categories, nodding to Brubeck, Low, Talk Talk, Jim O'Rourke and Pentangle, making music that is ready to cross over in these modern times with songs of substance.Side AA1 Sink IntoA2 Light a FireA3 Comfort MeA4 Two SwimmersA5 Wild OceanSide BB1 Open FaceB2 Won't Be LongB3 MothlightB4 Do You WannaB5 Winter Springs