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Charlie Rauh: Hiraeth
ByOn songs such as "Fanø," Rauh sets the bar higher, combining refreshingly simple textures with deceptively sophisticated arrangements. "Observer" is another highlight on this record; Rauh pushes the envelope, combining passionate phrasing with forward-thinking ideas, giving the piece a very avant-garde taste, recalling artists such as Bill Frisell.
Rauh's expressive musicianship comes across effortlessly through every track. His combination of folk sounds and sophisticated jazz phrasings can draw comparisons to Julian Lage, Marc Ribot, and Nels Cline. However, Rauh sets out to bring his own sensibility to his songwriting, often experimenting with a wide range of sounds and a refreshing iconoclastic approach. As a result, Rauh's style is always engaging and hard to categorize according to usual genre definitions and aesthetics. This experience is for those who enjoy instrumental works which stray from the usual path.
Track Listing
Hiraeth; Patience; Fanø; Black Sea Dress; May Came in Accompanied by Rain; Eleven Seventeen; On Learning; Observer; Norma & Wallace.
Personnel
Charlie Rauh
guitar, electricCharlie Rauh: guitar.
Album information
Title: Hiraeth | Year Released: 2019 | Record Label: Destiny Records
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About Charlie Rauh
Instrument: Guitar, electric
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