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Wise And Otherwise

~ Harry Manx (Artist)

4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Product Details

Audio CD (Mar 7 2002)
Original Release Date: April 2 2002
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Festival Distribution Inc.
ASIN: B000063T45
Other Editions: Audio CD

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #26,976 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed

2. Death Have Mercy

3. Roses Given

4. The Gist of Madhuvanti/The Thrill Is Gone

5. Coat of Mail

6. Don't Forget to Miss Me

7. A Little Cruel

8. Crazy Love

9. Foxy Lady

10. Makes You Wanna Die Laughing

11. Tethered Dogs

12. Raga Nat Bhariav

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Canadian bluesman Harry Manx makes what sounds like a recipe for disaster--acoustic covers of "The Thrill Is Gone" and "Foxy Lady" featuring the veena, a South Indian stringed instrument somewhat similar to the banjo--work surprisingly well. Manx comes by the Indian influences in his music honestly. He spent 25 years in India before relocating to Canada, where NorthernBlues (home of the equally accomplished Otis Taylor) has presented his second album, a follow-up to 2001's Dog My Cat. Wise and Otherwise continues the unusual but highly successful mix of traditional acoustic blues and Indian music pioneered on Manx's first album, though the inevitable comparisons to Kelly Joe Phelps are still apt. It's a little different from what you'd normally expect out of an acoustic bluesman, perhaps, but certainly none the worse for that. --Genevieve Williams

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Jewel, Dec 20 2003

By	applewood (everywhere and nowhere) - See all my reviews

Every once in a while an artist appears with their recordings full blown and mature and their sound familiar like they've been part of the collective scene for years. Perhaps because Manx is an experienced musician so steeped in the traditional music of India his playing sounds old and familiar and enveloping. I didn't consider this blues right away, in fact I didn't consider it anything but good.

While this all might sound rarified and elite, his music is actually raw and soulful, just in a subtle and graceful way. His slide guitar and veena work is always tasteful, nicely accompanied by his capable harmonica playing and singing. His main instrument (veena ) is so rich and resonant I hardly even notice he is mostly playing alone. His song selection is enjoyable (mostly originals that sound tradtional as well as traditionals that sound original). The production is simple and clean. The mood he creates is soothing and spacious and, as the title says, wise, (and as such sheds light on those moments that are otherwise).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Harry Manx - The new wave of jazz, Nov 11 2003

By	Kevin - See all my reviews

I saw this gentleman in Banff, Alberta about a year ago. Let me tell you, it wasn't what I expected in a blues singer. He whips out this indian slide guitar and starts playing mississippi blues style with it. This sort of hybridized blues feel is new to me and I love it. I only wish more people would do cool stuff with indian music.
I was so impressed by his show that I had to email him to tell him. Amazingly, he wrote me back thanking me. To me, that's a musician that appreciates his audience.
Thank you Harry Manx for the beautiful music. Everyone I talk to about music now knows of you. :)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, Mar 28 2003

By	Mitch (Reno, NV) - See all my reviews

I love this album. All acustic and very few instruments. The Indian music, surprisingly, blends well with Harry Manx's playing style and vocals. It's nice because I haven't really heard anything much like this in the past. If you like laid back, folky blues, check this one out. I've shared it with a few of my good friends, and they love it, too. Favorite songs are "Crazy Love," "Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed," and "Roses Given."

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4.0 out of 5 stars Manx is the cat's meow
If you spliced Jackson Browne and James Taylor together and did a blood transfusion with Ganges River water, you'd create Harry Manx. Read more

Published on Nov 14 2003 by Mitchell Lopate

5.0 out of 5 stars Indian flavoured blues guitar
Brilliant! Manx fuses Indian slide guitar and traditional blues into a unique musical voice. Outstanding live performer as well.

Published on Jul 24 2002 by Scott Rogal