Release Date: April, 1, 2016
Label: Mosby Music Group
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Todd Mosby creates an intriguing combination of new age,
jazz and world music on his new release On
Eagle Mountain.
As an introduction to this artist I had the pleasure of
focusing in on one track on our Rate The Tracks site. “Spirit Dancer” is a multicultural brew of new age
with some infusion of smooth jazz topped off by hints of world to make it a
distinct crossover flight.
As with many of the recordings at Will Ackerman’s
Imaginary Road Studios, some familiar names are part of the equation. The
incomparable Tony Levin and several others including Michael Manring, Jill
Halley and Tom Eaton combined with the astute guidance of Ackerman make for an
unbeatable team. They all draw out the very best from each other during a
recording session.
“Eagle Mountain” in all its beauty and splendor pictured on
the cover of this recording gets a proper introduction through the delicate and
tasteful guitar playing of Mr. Mosby. The bass section is amazing as well and
it all jells into auditory perfection.
The great outdoors can inspire and refresh when embraced
and surely Todd is one such person. After listening to this music that one thought
becomes reality. “Falling Light” dances and sings and turns into one of my
favorites very quickly. It is nearly six minutes of musical enchantment. It
builds and builds until you hear percussion, violin, guitar and bass all
intersecting at the same point. I really enjoyed the way the track started with
a simple foundation then built a towering monument of sound. As the sun rises
over the mountain peak it falls onto the trees, animals, vegetation and people
below. This is a beautiful thought process that becomes totally engaging once
transferred to music.
I think the artist really gets in touch with his
surroundings while recording this music and obviously could envision the places
he held dear in his mind and heart. Instruments like the ewi, bells, singing
bowls and English horn, cello and other elements make their presence known and
are part of the final product.
Perhaps
the deciding factor that made this entire listening experience coalesce for my
ears and spirit was how Todd took his guitar and added all the other
instruments to make On Eagle Mountain a
delight to fall into, like your favorite comfy chair. This recording was like a
culinary delight taking every ingredient and then measuring it properly to
flesh out the sound for each individual track. Interesting enough the titles go
very well with the music.
On
Eagle Mountain took me down a road that made me feel alive
and free just like the open sky and mountains ranges that adorn our land. Music
that is that powerful needs recognition and validation. It was my pleasure to
be one of the fortunate people to give all the credit to the creators of this
superb release.
5/5
Stars
Key Tracks: Spirit Dancer, Eagle Mountain, Falling
Light
Tracks:
01. SPIRIT OF THE MOUNTAIN
02. SOARING
03. EAGLE MOUNTAIN
04. FALLING LIGHT
05. COLORADO, MISSOURI
06. JACK’S FORK
07. SPIRIT DANCER
08. ODE TO JOE
09. MOON SONG
10. MOUNTAIN LULLABY
11. STAR SONG
Keith “MuzikMan”
Hannaleck- New Age Music Reviews Founder
February 11, 2016
Review
Provided By New Age Music Reviews