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Acoustic Alchemy - Reference Point Audio CD

A fair review of the Acoustic Alchemy "Reference Point" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Acoustic Alchemy reviews here, or go back to the Acoustic Alchemy tabs.

Acoustic Alchemy Band: Acoustic Alchemy
Title: Reference Point
Rating:
Release Date: 1990-07-19
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Reference Point 2: Missing Your Touch 3: Take Five 4: Same Road, Same Reason 5: Make My Day 6: Caravan of Dreams 7: Homecoming 8: Cuban Heels 9: Lullaby for the First Born

The magic acoustic!
They are filled of renovated inspiration in every work they present. It' s always gratifying to get close into the acoustic universe of this ensemble. Its rich hues and inspirational sound has always something new to offer us.

Reference point, Missing your touch are the jewels of the crown Their version of the classic "Take five" is very interesting. , but then pay attention to this funny to listen to and moving song Make my day with visible country allusions and spiced with rock' s echoes; Caravan of dreams matches with the supreme version of Peter White, recreated with lyric inspiration and brilliantly performed; Homecoming is a gay theme supported by percussion, drums, steel and nylon string guitar is one the best tracks of this fabulous CD, and lullaby for the first born is a splendid nest song for the arrival of baby.

This album should be part of your personal collection.
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Nice acoustic guitar smooth jazz duo
Unfortunately, the passage of time and a new evaluation reveal I had overestimated this recording. I remember really loving this album when I bought it a decade ago.

Acoustic Alchemy are Nick Webb and Greg Carmichael, who play acoustic nylon and steel string guitars, coupled usually with light keys, bass and percussion for a fairly average smooth jazz sound.

At its best, the riffs created by Carmichael and Webb dance out of the speakers and grab you by the ears. At worst, the music turns in soft, gauzy inoffensive aural wallpaper. . . the kind of music that's on in the background that you don't really pay any attention to.

High points include the brisk "Make my Day", the title track and the buoyant "Cuban Heels": probably the lowest point on here comes as the duo cover the Dave Brubeck chestnut "Take Five". A bass figure rumbling underneath suggests we may be in for a very funky rehaul of the Paul Desmond classic, but it rapidly deteriorates into a very uninspiring version that won't make anyone forget the original.

A nice one to consider if you're particularly into acoustic guitar, but not a fantastic outing overall.

3 1/2 stars.


Smooooooth
Great album and all I can say is don't listen while driving, as it could be hazardous for your health!

Very relaxing and so easy to get lost in the music! Eyes tend to close and then you zone out! Great all around album!

One of my favorite jazz groups!.


This is where I fell in Love
This album was the one I purchased that very night at their concert (by Sunday night I owned every CD they'd released). I was lucky enough to see Acoustic Alchemy perform live one Friday in 1995 and I was blown away. "Homecoming" was the first song of the first set and still makes me smile. I think that "Lullaby for the first born" is the finest of all the Webb/Carmichael two handers. There's not a bad track on here.


Great traveling music...no vocals...smooth
The rendition of Take Five is awesome, and Same Road Same Reason makes me groove. The acoustic guitar licks are magic. There is a variety of music types. . . all very good. I have all Acoustic Alchemy has done and I highly reccomend. I think Reference Point is one of my favorites.


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