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Guitarist/keyboardist
really hits his stride on
. While it's not all that different from his first album,
, it's just much better. The album's captivating
/
forays are filled with plenty of beautiful melodies and hair-raising solos;
simply lights up the fretboard -- and the keyboard, for that matter. Opening with a stormy harpsichord motif, the album's leadoff track,
sounds promising from the start. The piece soars with dramatic
precision and features some truly breathtaking guitar/keyboard interplay. The album rarely falters from there; the flash guitar workout of
which moves at warp speed, gives way to the gorgeous
featuring guest solos by
.
's penchant for dramatic soundscapes gives his pieces a rich, cinematic feel. The variety of textures on this album -- not to mention a wealth of beautiful melodies -- keep it continually interesting. Other highlights include
-- its lilting melody borrowed from
-- and
's verbatim recital of
's
is essential listening for anyone interested in instrumental guitar music. ~ Andy Hinds