Sketches of Satie

Erik Satie (Composer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Composer: Erik Satie
• Audio CD (September 24, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Inside Out U.S.
• ASIN: B00006J3TS
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #267,689 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Gnossienne No. 3 - John Hackett

2. Gnossienne No. 2 - John Hackett

3. Gnossienne No. 1

4. Gymnopédie No. 3

5. Gymnopédie No. 2

6. Gymnopédie No. 1

7. No. 1, Airs à faire fuir I

8. No. 1, Airs à faire fuir II

9. No. 2, Danse de travers II

10. Idylle à Debussy

11. Aubade à Paul Dukas

12. Méditation à Albert Roussel

13. Gnossienne No. 4

14. Gnossienne No. 5

15. Gnossienne No. 6

16. No. 1

17. No. 2

18. No. 3

19. No. 4

20. No. 5

Editorial Reviews

This collaboration by brothers Steve Hackett (ex-Genesis guitarist) and John Hackett is a skilled and sensitive interpretation of selected works by classical composer Erik Satie. 2002 reissue, originally released in 2000. Inside Out label.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haunting and hypnotic, January 9, 2004

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Eddie Konczal - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sketches of Satie (Audio CD)

"Sketches of Satie" is a collection of Erik Satie's compositions for piano, rearranged and performed by Steve Hackett (guitar) and his brother John (flute). The songs translate so well to flute and guitar, it's hard to believe they weren't originally composed for these instruments.

Fans of early Genesis won't be surprised by Hackett's virtuosity; the revelation here is John Hackett on flute. John's playing is so natural and fluent, it seems almost divinely inspired. On the first six tracks (Gnossiennes 3, 2 and 1 and Gymnopédies 3, 2 and 1), Steve provides subtle and steady accompaniment, allowing John's flute to handle the melodies. The next three tracks (the "Pièces Froides") highlight Steve on guitar, but John rejoins him for the rest of the album. The performances exhibit a hypnotic, haunting, and exotic beauty. Steve Hackett again demonstrates why he's one of the world's best and most versatile guitarists; by ceding the spotlight to his brother, he exhibits admirable modesty and restraint.

You don't have to be a fan of Satie or Hackett to enjoy this - just someone who enjoys gentle instrumental music that stimulates the mind while calming the soul.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The classical side of Hackett, September 18, 2003

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J. Griesbach "jpg" (Elkhorn, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sketches of Satie (Audio CD)

This is Steve Hackett at his classical best, along with the excellent flute-playing by his brother. The melodies are wonderful--perfect for when you want to relax and unwind. Other Steve Hackett albums in the classical vein are Bay Of Kings; Momentum; There Are Many Sides To The Night; and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dont expect his old stuff , but..., February 3, 2003

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miguel hiraldo (miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sketches of Satie (Audio CD)

A nice cd to get up in the morning and still feel in a dreamy kinda mood for the next couple of hours...if you are looking for progressive stuff check his first 3 or 4 albums...and thats it! there is nothing more worth checking out...this has his acoustic gt sound and his bro is a nice flute player too, and of course , the music of Satie, which has inspired so many Prog groups, is also great, but still you can not really relate this to earlier works of his...nice anyways!