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If
you look at the cover of The Aqua Velvets' CD Guitar Noir closely, you
can see two worlds far apart, yet very close. The eyes of a beautiful sandy
beach watch… with palm trees as their eyelids, they look off into the distance
and see the hustle and bustle of a modern-day city. The bridge that links the
two vastly different worlds is close enough to touch. All right, snap out of
it. It’s the Bay Bridge. It’s the bridge that connects Oakland to San
Francisco. I traveled it hundreds of times myself, but I never had a beautiful
vision as the one portrayed on the cover of this album.
The Aqua Velvets invite you on a captivating
journey of fantasy and fiction with their latest masterpiece, “Guitar Noir.”
Crafting enchanting soundscapes that are both beautiful and evocative, this
group seamlessly fuses modern rock with exotica, lounge, surf, and Middle
Eastern influences. The result is a mesmerizing instrumental music that will
leave you spellbound and eager for more.
Within
the CD's inner sleeve, you'll discover the musings and emotions that inspired
the musicians, expertly translated into music. “Day In the Life Of A Private
Eye” is a prime example of this, a musical narrative that exudes mystery,
romance, and the thrill of being a private eye. “Casbah Club” is another
compelling story, complete with a matching soundtrack. The group excels at this
storytelling approach with every song, and it's a style of music that I adore.
The
movie industry should wake up and take note. The Aqua Velvets have a goldmine
of music that is meant for films. This is further evidence that some of the world's
best talent can be found in genres that receive very little attention. This is
probably why the people involved with this music remain so down-to-earth. It
keeps the music and the people honest, and the result is musical perfection
without words.
Speaking
of words…there aren’t enough to express how good this music is. Listening
to this music is like watching a movie unfold in your mind, except there are no
big screens or TVs, and the actor is you. You write the script, provide the
actors, and The Aqua Velvets give you a soundtrack to complete your movie.
Believe me, you need to connect with this part of yourself—Buy Guitar Noir
(incredibly low priced on Discogs).
Keith
"MuzikMan" Hannaleck
March
6, 2001
Tracks:
01.
Guitar Noir
02.
Prelude To Subterranea
03.
Subterranea
04.
Mysterious Mambo
05.
Casbah Club
06.
Venetian Silhouettes
07.
Time Trapped
08.
Day In The Life Of A Private Eye
09.
Slow Dance With A Fast Girl
10.
Twilight Of The Hepcats
11.
Aqua Nova
12.
Silver Of Moon
13.
Moodswing Sonata
14.
Mermaids After Midnight
