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2008年03月12日
American Primitive Guitar: After 20 Years
It was over 20 years ago that I first heard of the guitarist Daniel Hecht and of the album "Willow". Every time I went to a record store here in Japan I would look for this album but never could find it. Finally, now, I have been able to obtain a copy of the CD and have really enjoyed finally hearing this fine artist.
Willow was put out as one of the first Windom Hill albums. Early Windom Hill and American Primitive Guitar are basically the same. In fact, Will Ackerman's first album, "In Search of the Turtle's Navel" was thought to really be a John Fahey album as John would often invent new names for himself and was into turtles in a big way. As to Daniel Hecht's style of playing he sounds just like early Alex deGrassi. (Turning: Turning Back) (Slow Circle)
Daniel Hecht has a background in classical guitar and that shows I guess. Early in his career he came down with psoriasis and this basically ended his guitar playiing. He is now an author.
Even though the album "Willow" is only available second hard I strongly recommend it-give it a listen if you have the chance,
投稿者 bethany : 2008年03月12日 05:07
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