- Audio CD (Oct 23 2001)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Vivid Sound
- ASIN: B00005Q6HX
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Promised Land |
| 2. Poor Wayfaring Stranger |
| 3. Try To Stay |
| 4. Because Of You, This |
| 5. I Will |
| 6. Shallow Brown |
| 7. Farther Along |
| 8. I Just Can't Keep From Crying Sometime |
| 9. Let It Be Me |
| 10. Junk |
| 11. Promised Land |
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great acoustic guitar music,
By Greg F "greg_f" (Ashburn, VA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: House of Guitars (Audio CD)
If you like good, honest acoustic guitar music, particularly of the fingerstyle variety, this is one of the best releases of 2001. Gerhard's concept in ''House of Guitars'' was to use old, cheap pawnshop guitars (beaten-up Harmony's, a plastic Macaferri, etc.), such as many of us aging boomers first learned on, and to see if these old boxes had any ''old stories'' in them-- and he found some great ones. Gerhard mixes three beautiful, haunting originals with compelling arrangements of some traditionals ("Poor Wayfaring Stranger" is done particularly well) and covers of McCartneys "I Will" and "Junk," Blind Willie Nelson's "I Just Can't Keep from Crying Sometimes" (featuring some great slide), and the sweet & slow love song, "Let It Be Me." Gerhard shuns fast/flashy pyrotechnics and focuses more on the beauty of the melody and the 'story' of the song. In his originals (particularly "Promised Land" and "Because of You, This"), Gerhard reaffirms his credentials as a composer, and not just another player. But all tracks are beautifully and impeccably delivered by this masterful storyteller. Highly recommended.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another gem from Ed Gerhard,
This review is from: House of Guitars (Audio CD)
Already known for his beautiful tone and phrasing, Ed Gerhard obtains super guitarist status by drawing out some of the loveliest sounds from beat up old instruments in this, his newest album. Even after hearing a few cuts from this album, you will never again blame a musical instrument if you're unable to get it to sound just right. The novelty aside, Gerhard's original compositions and arrangements of well known and traditional pieces are gorgeous. It was listening to his arrangment of The Water is Wide (from an earlier album: Counting the Ways -- which I also highly recommnend) that inspired me to start seriously playing again after a hiatus of several years. To me, that says a lot. He may not dazzle with the sheer technical brilliance of say, a Leo Kottke (or any number of the more contemporary string slammers), but Ed Gerhard more than makes up for it by making every note, every phrase and nuance count. As a result, you will want to listen this album over and over again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The sound is one of distinction,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: House of Guitars (Audio CD)
House Of Guitars showcases the impressive and world-class acoustic guitar skills of Ed Gerhard. Throughout each composition, the sound is one of distinction and features several acoustic guitars at once in singing harmonies and intertwining ensembles. Very highly recommended listening for acoustic guitars enthusiasts, the selections include: Promised Land (4:45); Poor Wayfaring Stranger (5:59); Try To Stay (5:35); Because Of You, This (5:34); I Will (2:44); Shallow Brown (5:52); Farther Along (3:51); I Just Can't Keep From Crying Sometimes (4:10); Let It Be Me (4:09); Junk (2:03); and Promised Land - Reprise (2:19).
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