- Audio CD (Jun 12 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B000Q364UG
- Other Editions: Audio CD | LP Record
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#19,038 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
- #30 in Music > New Age > Solo Instrumental
- #69 in Music > Alternative Rock > Alternative Styles > Alternative Folk
- #74 in Music > Folk > Contemporary Folk > Alternative Folk
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Track Listings
| 1. The Cloud Of Unknowing |
| 2. Running To the Ghost |
| 3. Clouds Collapse |
| 4. The Mirror Speaks |
| 5. Stained Glass Windows |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Much of the new music from James Blackshaw sounds like old music from John Fahey, as the 25-year-old British guitarist channels the adventurous acoustic dynamic that the late Fahey dubbed "American primitive." The opening title cut lasts almost 11 minutes; the closing "Stained Glass Windows" lasts even longer, as an introspective instrumental reverie culminates in a mind-blowing (or blown) coda that threatens to extend forever. In between those two most expansively Faheyesque progressions, "Running to the Ghosts" has a hint of "Tubular Bells" and "Clouds Collapse" evokes a Chinese tea house, with exotic tunings and atmospherics. For all of Blackshaw's 12-string virtuosity, he occasionally crosses the line from the hypnotic to the merely repetitive, and some of his passages would be twice as effective with half the notes. --Don McLeese
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Luscious and lovely, Jan 14 2008
By Danielle Drew - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cloud Of Unknowing (Audio CD)
James Blackshaw creates a wonderful album with a real variety of songs. Clouds Collapse is somewhat spartan and maybe a bit chilly, while the other songs he really shows off how rich a guitar can sound. I think the first time I listened to the album it ran through twice without my noticing - I was wholly enraptured by its sounds.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Beautiful, Jan 1 2008
By N. Hall - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cloud Of Unknowing (Audio CD)
First heard about this one when it was listed on NPR's list of best CDs of 2007. Gorgeous. Their comparison to John Fahey is apt.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brings you closer to God or whatever, July 26 2008
By Andres M. Pacheco-fores "Bohemian Empire" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Cloud Of Unknowing (Audio CD)
Great for meditation/reflection/all that kinda lame spiritual stuff. I'm not really the type for that, but this record is just wonderful for contemplation. And the dude can PLAY. Wow.
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