Vance Sheaks, an acoustic guitarist and keyboard player Darren Rogers, have combined their talents on West of Eden, which is, put simply, one of the most charming albums I've heard in quite a while, and most assuredly is one the best mixtures of guitar with synths/keyboards I've ever had the pleasure to listen to. I was totally
unprepared for the excellent work he does on this disc. Whether stepping out in front at times or adding just the right amount of background textures, Rogers displays both adroit control over a considerable assortment of synths and keyboards and a true artist's ear for restraint
and discretion, never veering over into sappiness, melodrama, or overkill. Sheaks' guitar playing is equally as impressive - evocative, engaging, and
never overtly showy. His actual method of playing reminded me of no less than new age music icon Bruce BecVar. In fact, West of Eden could be considered a more laid-back and serene companion to the essential BecVar
recording Forever Blue Sky. Yeah, it's that good of a CD!
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.imagineerrecords.com
Track List:
1. Morning Mist
2. Looking to the West
3. Mirage
4. Running with the Wind
5. A Gentle Summer Rain
6. Memories Never Forgotten
7. Sandlot
8. Heart of a Child
9. Under the Stars
10. Moonlit Night
11. One Night, Two Souls
12. It Will Never Be the Same
13. West of Eden
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
unprepared for the excellent work he does on this disc. Whether stepping out in front at times or adding just the right amount of background textures, Rogers displays both adroit control over a considerable assortment of synths and keyboards and a true artist's ear for restraint
and discretion, never veering over into sappiness, melodrama, or overkill. Sheaks' guitar playing is equally as impressive - evocative, engaging, and
never overtly showy. His actual method of playing reminded me of no less than new age music icon Bruce BecVar. In fact, West of Eden could be considered a more laid-back and serene companion to the essential BecVar
recording Forever Blue Sky. Yeah, it's that good of a CD!
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.imagineerrecords.com
Track List:
1. Morning Mist
2. Looking to the West
3. Mirage
4. Running with the Wind
5. A Gentle Summer Rain
6. Memories Never Forgotten
7. Sandlot
8. Heart of a Child
9. Under the Stars
10. Moonlit Night
11. One Night, Two Souls
12. It Will Never Be the Same
13. West of Eden
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- NEW AGE: New Age
- NEW AGE: Ambient
- MOOD: DREAMY