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Tarfumes.com - Sound Proof
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List Price: $16.98
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Manufacturer: Tone Center
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0026245406421
Label: Tone Center
Manufacturer: Tone Center
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Tone Center
Release Date: 2008-06-24
Studio: Tone Center
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Greg Howe's highly technical, yet very melodic, guitar style has established him as one of the most innovative guitar instrumentalists of our time and a true guitarist s guitarist. On Sound Proof , Greg has assembled a hot band that has gelled together to create a freshly unified sound. This record is a veritable smorgasbord of hot chops as each player never fails to impress on these awesome jazz/rock/fusion compositions.
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Summary: Greg Howe Almost Breaks the Tone Barrier
Comment: Greg Howe is an inspirational player but he plays it safe on this recording and the result is a mediocre outing.
I have always been inspired by Greg's playing and you will be too if you explore his other recordings. But, I usually can not get through one of Greg's disks without wanting to pick up a guitar. I am typing as I listen to Sound Proof. That is a big vote of "No Confidence."
While I love Greg's playing, his tone has always annoyed and perplexed me. At first I thought it was that "lost high frequency hearing to countless loud nights on the road" syndrome I often associate with players with a very bright guitar tone. Then, I thought it might be that years of practicing with the Rivera era Fender had just conditioned him to play his best in that (less than pleasant) tonal range.
The guitar tone is pretty good on this record and I guess we have people like Greg's Producer and Gurthie Govan's influence to thank for that (Cornford Endorsement). But, the mix of the album is subdued, lacks lower and mid-bass and the drums are an overcompressed jumble.
Bottom line: Listening to Sound Proof you just can't help but wonder what would come out if you put Greg in a room with Scott Kinsey (keyboards); Gary Willis (bass); Kirk Covington (drums) and put TJ Helmerich behind the console.
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Summary: not as good
Comment: Despite the wonderful reviews I am afraid I will have to pan this particular album. I have 5 other Greg Howe's and they are all superior. So if you are just discovering him buy earlier efforts.
This isn't a bad piece of work; it just doesn't come close. For example, I am listening to it on Itunes as I type. Itunes went from the last cut of this album to the first cut of Extraction and I could tell immediately that I had stopped listening to Sound Proof and had moved onto something else.
Sorry, Greg
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Summary: his best recording yet!!!
Comment: Greg Howe is at a point in his career where he's just amazing. This is his best recording yet; no matter which perspective you analyze it from: his playing, compositional skills, or his sound; he's just at his best.
He's also reached a level of maturity that you will not find in any of his earlier recordings; so feel free to buy this album and enjoy one of the finest jazz/fusion guitarists the genre has ever seen!
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Summary: Can't believe I just discovered Greg Howe
Comment: Back in the late 80's, the era of shred, I bought albums from Vinnie Moore, Tony MacAlpine, Satriani, and Vai, and although I recall seeing advertistements for Greg Howe's debut album in Guitar for the Practicing Musician magazine, I never bought his album, and had never heard his music until last week when I saw a home made clip from him on Youtube. All I can say is, how in the world could I have been missing out on this for so long? I just bought the album and was completely blown away. The best part of the album to me is how he masterfully crafts these beautiful solos in with this jazz/funk rhythm. The other musicians in this band are awesome, and he is just a terrific guitarist. It's been a while (other than Satriani's Super Colossal) since I have been inspired to get back into purely musician-driven music. Bravo Mr. Howe...excellent album.
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Summary: greg howe is just a master musician playing a guitar
Comment: I have several of greg howe's releases. this is another incredible composition! I agree with all the current reviews. if you like greg howe, get this cd. I have my personal favorites like "sound proof", "child's play" and "morning view", but that is a matter of personal taste. ( I especially became "affected" by the movement beginning at 1:06 and then again at 1:52 of the song "morning view." I just had to keep repeating it, over and over. then I picked up my guitar and started playing it. I just had to smile, as I loved the "feel!") there's something on this cd for everyone, and one will have the same experience throughout the cd. greg howe is a MASTER guitar player, but he also showcases his drummer, Gianluca Palmieri, who ROCKS!!!!! as a guitar player myself, I found this cd inspiring, and I just love following the drumming!!!!!!!!!!! greg is smooth, effective and of course, the consummate musician. recommendation: BUY IT! Greg Howe is one of the finest players around. true musicianship!
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