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Joshua Davis: Squashua
ByWith a colorist approach the music glows with a variety of hues that keep the familiar compositions playful, cerebral, and surprising. Though the arrangements are presented in a straightforward approach, the prize is found in the superlative musicianship of each player. Davis is a wonderful, deep bassist who not only keeps the music balanced but also interjects spontaneous solos and interplay. Ovsepian brings the classically trained piano aesthetic to the music, while Toriyama creates a bright canvas of assorted sounds with drums and an assortment of percussion. The cool guitar work by Tim Miller only appears on half of the selections but is also quite memorable.
Though the style of each composer is different the music finds an equal balance that blurs perceptions. Whether it is the slight reggae-spiced flavor on the pop hit "Walking On The Moon, the exotic aura of Tchaikovsky's "Symphony #5 Andante Cantabile," or the rubato dance of Davis' own composition "You Must Believe In Xin"the result is both enlightening and rewarding.
Track Listing
1. Message In A Bottle; 2. Symphony #5 Andante Cantabile; 3. Fields of Gold; 4. Symphony #3 Poco Allegretto; 5. Symphony #4 Allegro non troppo; 6. Walking on the Moon; 7. Symphony #5 Allegro; 8. You Must Believe In Xin; 9. Symphony #4 Allegro non troppo; 10. Fragile; 11. Moonlight Sonata Allegretto; 12. Seven Days; 13. Schoo.
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Album information
Title: Squashua | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Self Produced
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Instrument: Bass, acoustic
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