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Clay Giberson: Aiming True, Volume 1
The compositions are tastefully short and devoid of the standard excesses that often plague this type of piano performance. "Meditation #1," "Meditation #2," and "Meditation #3" all possess a striking ambiance of dusk and meditation. Each meditation ripples over subtle changes in timbre and beat. Mr. Giberson coaxes many different colors from a given note, displaying an acutely soft piano touch. "Hello Song" possesses the beautifully improvised qualities of surprise and careful cunning. Prayer is a soulful musing with a relaxing, enriching quality.
Overall, Aiming True is a collection of nocturnes best enjoyed with a snifter of brandy late at night. I hope that the "Volume 1" is not a ploy, as this is very fine listening music.
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Track Listing
Meditation #1, August, Elders, Meditation #2, Hello Song, Aiming True, Curve-Ball, Meditation #3, Giving Thanks, Prayer.
Personnel
Clay Giberson
keyboardsClay Giberson
Album information
Title: Aiming True, Volume 1 | Year Released: 2004 | Record Label: Unknown label
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