Strings Attached: Live Youngstown Symphony Orch

Glass Harp (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 26, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Special Friends Prod
• ASIN: B00005MJV9
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #274,213 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Harp is BACK!, August 22, 2001

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guitartist (St. Louis United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strings Attached: Live Youngstown Symphony Orch (Audio CD)

Not since 1977's How the West was One has there been a full-length LIVE album featuring Phil Keaggy's masterful guitar work. What better occasion than a return not only to his roots in Ohio, but at long last Phil and Glass Harp have come full circle. Glass Harp Strings Attached is so much more than any expectation I might have contrived. The performances are so flawless you may sometimes forget that you are hearing a live album. One really incredible aspect of this live recording is the fact that many bands assemble live albums from the best performances recorded over the span of major tours. This is taken from a single evening's performance! There were no other shows from which to draw a singularly better performance of a given title! If you are a fan of guitar, classic rock, classical music, exceptional musicianship, and instant gratitude, this is definitely one for you. With only five rehearsal hours credited between Harp and the Youngstown Symphony, the quality of musicianship is obvious absolute genius. Keaggy's voice is as youthful as ever (speculation has it that he could be relative to Peter Pan, or even a certain well-preserved Hobbit), and the band's chemistry is as strong as any (and probably stronger than many more). If you are a bit unfamiliar with Glass Harp and/or Phil Keaggy, it is perhaps because of their Christian roots. This in itself only harkens to the integrity of their faith in that they do not seek out fame and fortune, but rather the glory of God through music. While many musicians are quick to sell out with albums that depend on occultic and violent overtones for sales, one listen to the music contained in this volume provides a quick lesson in what God's blessing can do through musicians whose minds are on Him. In this day of pre-fabricated, minimally talented, and just plain shallow assembly line musicianship, Glass Harp Strings Attached is more than a refreshing sound to wearied ears.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strings Attached -Glass Harp, August 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Strings Attached: Live Youngstown Symphony Orch (Audio CD)

Amazing! If you listen to this CD just for the appreciation of Phil Keaggy's guitar wizardry, you'll be more than satisfied. But the reunion of three of the most dynamic musicians that was once Ohio's Best Kept Musical Secret is the real reason to buy this live masterpiece. The joining of a great rock band with the Youngstown Symphony is magical. This is a recording of one concert - not a collection of performances over many evenings. Somehow the technicians were able to capture the magic that is normally reserved for seeing this outstanding trio live and in person. Add this recording to your collection only if you appreciate great music by great musicians.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In a Class of Its Own, August 21, 2001

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James Merriner (Marysville, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strings Attached: Live Youngstown Symphony Orch (Audio CD)

This is by far the best live recording I have heard - by anyone. The quality backup of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra intertwining the mystical handiwork of Phil Keaggy, John Sferra, and Dan Pecchio is superb. Glass Harp's older songs shine as always, and their fresh material brings a new sense of excitement. Songs like the inspiring 'Chalice', the memorable 'Days Gone By', the beautiful 'Let All The Bells Ring', and others bear witness that Glass Harp is as dynamic as ever. Words are inadequate to describe this recording; it is simply in a class of its own. I think you will agree.