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"Push" Review Featured In Guitar Review, 2001 (#121)
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Michael Nicolella
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Review of "Push"
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By: Stephen Griesgraber
ichael Nicolella's most recent release contains only two of his own works,
but one of these, "Three Brief Episodes," displays such a rare beauty that
it had to be mentioned here. The liner notes say that this piece was
inspired by Webern, George Jones, and Soundgarden. These seemingly disparate
influences are brought together to create a work that sacrifices nothing in
its brevity, has an uncommon melodic grace, and still moves with depth and
energy.
In addition to Nicolella's own compositions, the disc features premiere
recordings of a three movement solo guitar piece by Richard Kranjac, and the
title track "Push" for solo electric guitar by John Fitz Rogers. Also
included are Takemitsu's "Equinox," Berio's "Sequenza," an arrangement of
Berio's arrangement of "Black is the Color," and a solo electric guitar
performance of Hendrix's "Little Wing." All tracks feature Nicolella's
solid, robust and confident commanding technique. For a recording to feature
original compositions, premieres, electric guitar performances, chamber
works and established master pieces of the contemporary repertoire, is truly
unique. It should be a welcome addition to the collection of anyone
interested in new directions for the guitar.
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Stephen Griesgraber / Guitar Review
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