Fretplay.com Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams CD reviews Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams guitar tabs Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams CD reviews Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams tabs Electrical Gas


Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams - Electrical Gas Audio CD

A fair review of the Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams "Electrical Gas" 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 Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams reviews here, or go back to the Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams tabs.

Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams Band: Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams
Title: Electrical Gas
Rating:
Release Date: 2005-09-27
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Classical Gas 2005 2: Riding the Low Moon 3: The Last Crusade 4: Largo Deluxe 5: Gypsy Noodle 6: Eddie, I�m Ready/instrumental 7: Santa Fe Souvenir 8: Baroque-A-Nova 9: Destinations of the Sun 10: Doot-Doot 11: Country Idyll 12: Eddie, I�m Ready/vocal

Classical Gas revisited,thirty years later.
Sit back, enjoy, and lower your blood pressure. What can I say? Vintage Williams doing what he does best.


40 years later, still love this song
" When I noticed this update I had to give it a try, I still like "Classical Gas" and the electric versions of some of his other guitar classics. One of the first LP's I owned was "The Mason Williams Phonograph Record. Nice backround music but I still prefer the Rolling Stones 40 years later! .


New ideas
The electric guitar addition to Largo De Luxe sounded surprisingly both refreshing and natural at the same time. I received a copy of this from Mason and took a listen to it. In previous editions of the tune, the lead instrument was always a harmonica, which was okay, but it sounds more complete and natural with the stratocaster over it. It gives it almost a Santos and Johnny "Sleepwalk" effect to it, which suits the music better. I recently heard that this version is being submitted for Grammy consideration, which I think it deserves. Riding the Low Moon is excellent and probably the best track on the album. I've listened to this version over and over again for weeks. Country Idyll is much the same as the old version, with more drum hooks tossed in that ends up making the update totally worth it. The Last Crusade is a humorous take on an older tune Mason wrote with alternating names, it was previously known as "Common Ground", "Tierra Commun", "Fettucini Western", and perhaps more. The orchestral arrangement spotlights the excellent guitarwork of Zoe McCulloch and takes what used to be a purely classical piece into a new realm of Ventures like surfer rock. Eric Hamilton had recorded a similar idea, but this one could end up being a classic among Pipeline guitarists. It has inspired me to go back and look at the wealth of instrumental rock of the 50's and 60's. .


You can see a complete list of all Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams discography, or go back to the Zoe McCulloch Mason Williams tabs. There is also a good guide on how to read guitar tabs here.

Search guitar tabs

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
[ Search tabs | Guitar tabs | Bass tabs |
Easy guitar tabs | Guitar solo tabs |
Acoustic guitar tabs | Guitar chords |
How to read guitar tabs ]
Forum topics
Music forums
- Bands and artists - Songwriting and lyrics - Tablature talk - Promote your band
Instrument forums
- Guitar basics - Gear & accessories - Bass guitar
Community
- The pit - Site Feedback - Reviews
[ User survey | About us | Privacy statement ]