Tony Levin - Resonator
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Track List: Resonator
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Album Details: Resonator
- Release Date:
- 04/04/2006
- Label:
- Narada
- UPC:
- 724386055422
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| EXPERT RATING: From AMG Reviews Bass legend Tony Levin, who is the only bass player Peter Gabriel will take with him on tour and who has also toured and recorded with Paul Simon, Sarah McLachlan, Peter Frampton, and many others, as well as occupying the bass chair with King Crimson for over 25 years, has released music under his own name before. But Resonator is the first album to feature his vocals and lyrics, and while it's never safe to assume that instrumental brilliance will necessarily translate into lyrical skill or vocal ability, in this case Levin seems to have the hat trick. That's not to say that his voice is especially exciting, but it's not embarrassing, and his lyrics are generally quite good. But as is the case with almost any recording with which he's involved, it's the bass playing that really rewards close listening. This is especially true on tracks like "Places to Go" (scored for bass, percussion, and vocals), the gorgeous and deeply moving "Beyond My Reach," and a darkly exquisite, faintly Crimsonesque instrumental titled "Shadowland." On "Utopia," his chord progression harks back to the Beatles, and his appropriation of classical material on "Sabre Dance" is both goodhumored and sophisticated. Here's hoping for more of this type of thing in the future. - Rick Anderson, All Music Guide |
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Famed for his work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, bass virtuoso Tony Levin was born in Boston on June 6, 1946. At age ten, he began studying upright bass, also playing tuba in his high school marching band and even forming his own barbershop qu...Full Tony Levin Biography
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Pros: The music runs the gamut from rock to funk to even Neo-Progressive-Acid Jazz.
Cons: Those who have never heardLevin may not like this album because of how experimental it is.
An advance warning for those who may have never heard Tony Levin before this release: Levin's music is an acquired taste. His work with King Crimson, and with noted artists such as Terry Bozzio and Phil Collins, among others is an example of just how acquired. His solo releases have never been intended to be radio friendly. This release is no different. It runs the gamut from funk to rock to extreme experimental and even some softer, more emotional music. "Shadowland", and "Crisis of Faith" defy any actual classification; the latter sounding like some PCP induced Neo-Progressive Acid Jazz song. Those songs are offset by the soft and beautiful "Utopia" and "Fragile As A Song." Levin is so gentle and careful with the paino on "Fragile...", almost expressing that fragility in the lyrics through his playing. Though someone else plays the keys on "Utopia", it is just as emotional. At first listen, this song is very Beatles-esque. The guitar solo in the middle is very typical of a 90's ballad, but works well with the overall song structure. There is even a tribute of sorts to guitar god Jimi Hendrix in "What WOuld Jimi Do?" For those who have never heard any of Levin's work, this album is not recommended. New listeners would be better advised to take in his older work before trying to take in this opus. It is not for the casual listener. But it is a good work for those who know his past work. ...