Labyrinth

Andrew York (Composer), Ian Krouse (Composer), American Traditional (Composer), Aaron Copland (Composer), Count Basie (Composer), Michael Eagan (Composer), John Philip Sousa (Composer), Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
• Composer: Andrew York, Ian Krouse, American Traditional, Aaron Copland, Count Basie, et al.
• Audio CD (May 30, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Delos Records
• ASIN: B0000006ZK
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #238,277 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Quiccan

2. Labyrinth: Part I. Theme: 'Friends'

3. Part II. L'istesso tempo; Adagio

4. Part III. Tempo 1

5. Part IV. Quasi Passacaglia

6. Part V. Lento ma sempre stringendo; Tempo 1-Quasi Fugue

7. Part VI. Conclusion

8. Pacific Coast Highway (Pch)

9. Shenandoah

10. Simple Gifts

See all 18 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Quiccan

2. Labyrinth (On A Theme Of Led Zeppelin): Labyrinth: Part I. Theme: 'Friends' By J. Page & R. Plant

3. Labyrinth (On A Theme Of Led Zeppelin): Labyrinth: Part II. L'istesso tempo; Adagio

4. Labyrinth (On A Theme Of Led Zeppelin): Labyrinth: Part III. Tempo 1

5. Labyrinth (On A Theme Of Led Zeppelin): Labyrinth: Part IV. Quasi Passacaglia

6. Labyrinth (On A Theme Of Led Zeppelin): Labyrinth: Part V. Lento ma sempre stringendo; Tempo 1-Quasi Fugue

7. Labyrinth (On A Theme Of Led Zeppelin): Labyrinth: Part VI. Conclusion

8. Pacific Coast Highway (PCH)

9. Shenandoah

10. Simple Gifts

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Editorial Reviews

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Genre: Jazz Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 23-MAY-1995

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best LAGQ cd. Period., April 8, 2000

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Richard B. Schuchman (Orlando, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Labyrinth (Audio CD)

This was and is such a remarkable disk, nothing has yet come close to match it's mix of styles and songs. It definitively marked the quartet's goal to step beyond the traditional classical into an adventurous realm of jazz, rock, african, americana, and even tossing in a little humor, without becoming "crossover" or "world music" as they now have. York's compositions "Quiccan" and "Bantu" move convincingly/decisively, unlike his drifting, overly subtle style of late. "Labyrinth" is such a great piece, I wish Ian Krouse would compose an entire cd for the group (his "Folia Variations" on their Evening in Granada" cd is also great). The Copland arrangement is full of energy and the Basie and Sousa pieces are just plain fun. This was the reason everyone started talking about this group, which makes it all the more sad they're going the direction they are now. Come back! Come back!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A successful marriage between classical guitar & pop forms., February 22, 2000

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Eddie Healy "Eddie Healy" (Dallas, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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The L.A.G.Q.'s wide ranging abilities are well represented in this eclectic collection of twentieth century music. Ian Krouse's Labyrinth is a striking, intense homage to Led Zeppelin. His characteristic use of hammering dissonances resolve masterfully into fun, driving, bluesy rock passages. Andrew York's Bantu is a perfect platform for the quartet's ability to utilize the guitars extended techniques. The piece opens with all four members playing different rhythms and timbres on the body of the guitar. Each member then drops out of his rhythmic pattern and into a harmonic framework, one at a time, until all four members are doing so. The piece is concluded in a retrograde of the same pattern. One may question a guitar quartet's ability to do justice to the dynamic nature of Aaron Copland's Simple Gifts, but this outstanding performance should put such concerns to rest. Each piece on this disc is executed with the kind of exuberance and taste for which the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet has become known.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great blend of styles, September 4, 2007

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Stratiotes Doxha Theon "2 Thes 2:15" (Richmond, Missouri) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Labyrinth (Audio CD)

Muddy Waters meets Led Zeppelin, Aaron Copeland, John Phillip Sousa, and Baroque masters for sometimes soothing and sometimes exciting variations on familiar themes. An incredibly talented group, the LAGQ brings new life and understanding to these favorites. A solid offering from these talented guitarists.