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Thread #54210 Message #838026
Posted By: Big Mick
30-Nov-02 - 07:59 PM
Thread Name: Review: The Soul of A Wanderer (Jed Marum)
Subject: RE: Review: The Soul of A Wanderer
Yep, yep, yep..............but I admit to a certain bias. Still, from the reference tape Jed sent me before we went to Toronto to the finished product, this is one fine CD.
I understand what you mean, though, Don. Listening to Jed's music, let alone performing with him, is disorienting to say the least. My dear friend has very eclectic tastes. I remember when he played my local, and the damn songs he sprung on the lads and I had us reeling to keep up. And just as you said, Don, at the end you go back and listen again......and again.........and again.........and again.
One thing I can tell you, from an insiders perspective, is that while the soul of this CD is definitely Jed, yet the collaborative effort cannot be understated. When you listen to Jed, you are hearing the caring guidance of Paul Mills, Rick Fielding, Brian MacNeil and others. Once one knows this wonderful man, they want to give their very best to his project. And when it happens to be folks with the level of talent as these folks, well, it is a foregone conclusion that the result will be exceptional.
It is a good 'un. Strongly recommended.
Mick