Frankly we do not know where to start. When hitting a new record of one of the artists we love most, our heart begins to send messages difficult to put into words and to be reported in the press. But we try. In May 2008, the drafter of these humble lines unimportant put pen to paper (electronic) and Chris Hillman wrote to thank him for the wonderful gift that he wanted to give him and all others who have ears to listen; heavenly music that makes the world a better place to stay.
few days later, unexpectedly, an e-mail where among other things Hillman told us: "Your words validate my life."
We were moved by such kindness.
Today, September 2010, after five years since his last studio album ("The Other Side") greet with great joy the release of "At Edward's Barn."
This is a retrospective of the entire disk, incredible career of the Californian musician (a founding member of the Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, McGuinn-Hillman-Clark) and attributable to the Hillman and the his loyal friend Herb Pedersen.
Instead of pocketing the easy way of "greatest hits" assembled at the table, to celebrate the immeasurable value of the music on the disc, Chris and Herb decided to play live - in front of an audience of about 200 people gathered for the 'opportunity in a hut (!) with perfect in Nipomo, California - a series of gems mined from the repertoire of forty ultra-Hillman. Listening
turns out to be a transcendent experience: "Turn, Turn, Turn," "Eight Miles High," "Wheels", "Desert Rose", "Sin City" and so forth disvelano nuances that still did not imagine not know.
E. .. That voice, that voice, that voice! E 'Chris Hillman singing but we know well, without fear of contradiction, that it comes from. From the very top.
again and we moved here not able to articulate what 'we feel more space' of our private soul. From
filed under: classical / sacred music.
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