Leggott & Dewar
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Duo Explore Spanish Guitar Genre
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The Road to Madrid, a 10-song CD of Spanish guitar finesse by the duo of William Leggott and Robert Dewar, explores the broad spectrum of this important musical genre through timeless original works and their own contemporary compositions. These two outstanding musicians utilize an array of flamenco and classical techniques to awaken the emotions of the listeners, giving the pieces an exhilarating quality and a depth of expressiveness. Whether you are new to the style, or a lover of fine acoustic guitar recordings, you'll find a wealth of great music in tracks such as "Farruca", "El Colibri", "La Fiesta" and the melodic title track. Come travel down this most ancient of roads--the road to Madrid.
Robert Dewar's beginnings as a guitarist were mostly improvisational in nature. He was always captivated by a powerful melody, yet fascinated by the concept of creating a smooth, refined solo, unrehearsed, on the spot. Robert's part in writing for the duo reflects this, as virtually all of the melodies he uses are first conceived as part of a solo, and then isolated and given final form as permanent structures. Given William Leggott's more classical approach to his instrument, this system allows both musicians to excel in their own areas of prowess. It also means that Leggott and Dewar's melodies are indeed inspired by the sum of their two diverse paths on the guitar.
Leggott and Dewar are currently working on a second CD, and they are well along the way to negotiating a two year contract with Community Concerts New York, which would mean a 200 show tour all over the USA in 2001 and 2002.
Contact Information
William Leggott & Robert Dewar
P.O. Box 20181
Penticton, B.C. V2A 8K3
Canada
Web site:
www.guitar.bc.ca
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Man On Fire
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Dark, Moody Pop Meets Neo-Progressive Music
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The eponymous debut album from Man On Fire is an ambitious amalgam of all the best elements of dark, moody pop, new wave, rock, and neo-progressive music. The sound borrows from an intriguing mix of sources -- a 'Japan' influence coming across particularly strong -- with Mick Karn-like fretless bass appearing throughout the CD. Eric Sands (from the Generation Ibanez Project) provides strong, heavy electric guitar work, broadening the audience for the Peter Gabrial-influenced material to include fans of ripping six-string solos. Keyboardist/vocalist Jeff Hodges assimilates and blends electronics with the brooding synth-sheened arrangements, which results in Man On Fire's neo-progressive categorization. Highlights include "Hanglider", a soul stirring instrumental with Sands' trademark soloing and "Internal Combustion", where Hodges lays down Geddy Lee/Robert Plant inflected vocals over the tight, spunky rhythm bed.
Man on Fire was originally formed in 1986 under the name Section 8, when keyboardist/vocalist Jeff Hodges began a songwriting collaboration with guitarist/bassist Eric Sands. The duo recorded demo tapes and entered band competitions in order to attract interest from record companies. Finding that a record deal would mean they would have to abandon the neo-progressive elements of their music, Sands and Hodges, decided to invest in themselves, building impressive home/project studios, and producing and recording their own music. Man on Fire was officially born in October of 1997.
Sands and Hodges have also formed their own record label, October Records, which is being managed by Steve Carroll. The new label also hopes to serve as a platform for the launching of other bands.
Contact Information
October Records
PO Box 335
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
United States
Web site:
www.mindspring.com/~manonfire
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