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Released 2002
REVIEW:
Dominic Miller, guitarist of Sting and Neil Stacey made a wonderful
record together called 'New Dawn'. Both all well-known guitarists and
with a great career. Both are composers and arrangers and play as well
solo, as in groups. What is great on this album, both players give
another lots of space, to improvise and interact with each other. The
title track 'New Dawn' has typical influences of Dominic Miller's
playing together with Sting, together Neil and Dominic build unique
imaginary soundscapes in a wonderful atmosphere which is often made
with a sound processor, these effects create this excellent sound,
which is intimate and reflecting. 'El Fado' a piece of Neil's shows
the creative art of arranging and the perfect balance in their
playing. 'Rush Hour', a composition Dominic first released on his
first solo album 'First Touch' which now is rearranged by Neil and
Dominic, Dominic plays these wonderful fast bass lines on this unique
theme, and Neil anticipates in his demanding technical playing
techniques. 'Promise' is a real sedating piece and very serene, the
nice atmosphere they together create chills you out. Dominic also
plays Sting's 'Shape Of My Heart' and like brothers they anticipate
great on each others way to communicate. The last track 'Friends'
portraits Neil and Dominic's way of composing and their technical
playing abilities in a grooving piece. 'New Dawn' is from the
beginning to the last note a capturing , meditative and moving guitar
album. Great stuff.
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