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5.0 out of 5 stars This Is Wonderful., Feb 8 2002

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Jonathan Lyness (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea To The North (Audio CD)

Fans of the Band have always been in awe of Garth Hudson's musical genius. From the Band's early days as the Hawks, to the classic 1965-66 tours with Bob Dylan, to Music from Big Pink in 1967, all the way to Jubilation in 1998, Garth Hudson has constantly enriched their music with his brilliance on the keyboards, accordian, and saxophones (as well as various other esoteric instruments!). Garth's uniqueness can be explained (but only in part) by the wide range of his musical interests--from the rock/blues/country mix of the Band, to classical music, jazz, Anglican hymns, European polkas (!), and much much more.

This, then, is the album we've been waiting for: an album that shows off the true eclectic artistry of Mr. Hudson. It is truly unique. It's (largely) instrumental, and sounds very little like a Band album...your comfort level with that may depend on how open you are to diverse musical genres & new sounds. Every track is different, and reflects a different cross-section of styles and influences...from the title track (which alone is worth the price of the album...a stunning, dark but whimsical blend of accordians, Indian percussion, saxophones, and much more) to the final track (a gorgeous, soulful tour de force on acoustic piano). I love this album...you just might too. The liner notes for the album advises the listener to "let it resonate within you, and don't be surprised to make new discoveries each time you listen"...I couldn't agree more.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Music to clear your head, Jan 2 2002

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S. Hill "adairh" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea To The North (Audio CD)

Ok, I can't really describe this music - so many elements come
together here. It's not a mish-mash or styles, or noodling; it
might be called "New Age", but it has more life and character
than the average run of such music. It's not background music
for conversation; it demands attention, but in the most polite
way. I use it to clear my head and calm jangled nerves. It's
fine to come home after too much outside life and put this on
the player and cast myself down on the couch for a bit of
the best kind of music therapy.

The title track is my favorite - groaning iceberg sounds, cold
and clear and lonely in a vast surging sea. "The Breakers" is
warmer and softer; I see different images every time I hear it.
It's possible to listen to each track alone, but I think of this
as an album with perfect sequencing, taking me on a mental
journey that leaves me refreshed. I've not tried it as road
music, but I suspect it's a fine sound track for driving long
distances through empty country.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic, Dec 14 2001

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Steven Hirsch (Maryland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sea To The North (Audio CD)

I was surprised by this album, which shouldn't have surprised me because there was no telling how Garth Hudson's first album was going to sound. Other than, of course, being excellent. He plays almost a dozen different instruments, touches on many different styles of music from different eras and continents, and gives a good display of his eccentric genius.

If you like this, and if you have an open mind you should, try the albums Largo and Stay Awake which both feature gorgeous instrumentals by Garth.

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