Acoustic Anthology

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Personnel: Al DiMeola (acoustic guitar, mandolin, mando-cello; castanets, congas, bongos, handclaps, foot stomps, gong); David Campbell (violin); Carol Shive (viola); Dennis Karmzyn, Raymond J. Kelley (cello); Chick Corea (piano, marimba); Jan Hammer (piano, keyboards, synthesizer); Paco De Lucia (acoustic guitar, flamenco guitar); John McLaughlin (flamenco guitar); Anthony Jackson (bass); Steve Gadd (drums); Mingo Lewis (percussion); The Columbus Boychoir. Recorded between 1976 and 1983. All songs written by Al DiMeola except "Short Tales Of The Black Forest" (Chick Corea), "Isfahan" (Chick Corea/T. Cohan) and "Mediterranean Sundance/Rio Ancho" (Al DiMeola/Paco De Lucia). Personnel: Al Di Meola (acoustic guitar, mandolin, congas, bongos, castanets, hand claps, gong); Paco de Lucia (acoustic guitar); John McLaughlin (classical guitar); David Campbell (violin); Carol Shive (viola); Dennis Karmazyn, Ray Kelley (cello); Chick Corea (piano, marimba); Jan Hammer (keyboards); Steve Gadd (drums); Mingo Lewis (percussion). Although die-hard fans might not agree, others may contend that Al di Meola's acoustic guitar work is superior to his electric repertoire. You could cite a heightened sensitivity, an emphasis toward his classical and flamenco influences, and in many instances a calming of his pyrotechnics, allowing one to hear his voice more clearly. The acoustic tracks from his first two solo releases for Columbia Records are here, as well as his collaborations with John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucia and the extended string-enhanced Chick Corea composition "Isfahan." He does play fast, but with more earthiness. This is a worthwhile collection for those being introduced to di Meola, as well as those who are weary of his speed-demon flashiness, which is often a detriment to his obvious musicality. ~ Michael G. Nastos
録音 : ステレオ (Studio/Live)