Through It All

The Terrys | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 1, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 1, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mila Music
• ASIN: B00005LP0P
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,748,570 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Le Ciel

2. Thunder Waltz

3. Open Road

4. Conversation

5. Salmon Run

6. Fire Trail

7. JesseBelle

8. Mountain Love

9. Reflectory

10. Momentary

11. Progressive

12. The Gathering

13. Though It All

14. Epilogue

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

This discription appearing in the CD itself best describes the situation. It is a message from the Mother.

“Through It All “

Father and Sons

It began with a tiny violin presented to his oldest son, then 3-½ years old, a gift from father to son. This was the beginning of the dream the father had, the dream that his children would grow to love music as he had. The little 3-½ year old boy began taking Suzuki violin lessons with very wonderful teachers. His brothers, ages 2 and newborn, went to his lessons, listened to the music on the tapes and eventually became old enough to inherit that first tiny violin. Their playing infused their brains and became part of them as if they were learning another language.

Then the father began playing his guitar for the sons, teaching them words to popular songs and having them sing. Their favorite song was “Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road” by Louden Wainwright III. They sang that song on the stage of the UC Alumni Camp, Lair of the Bear, and played a violin part together that echoed the chorus. It was quite a hit and they became known as “The Dead Skunks”. So, with the friendly atmosphere of 300 campers cheering them on and the encouragement from numerous relatives, they continued to expand their repertoire and learned to play other stringed instruments.

It wasn’t all easy though. There were years when the boys’ voices were changing and they could not sing together. Their classical violin training became a larger part of their lives and they flourished in the local community college symphony. Again, the encouragement of the conductor and other orchestra members kept them expanding their interest in all kinds of music.

During the later teenage years, the guitar became more important with the boys playing popular music for friends. The influence from the father continued to surface as he exposed them to some of the great music of the 60’s and 70’s. Through it All, through the process of years of practice, struggling and growing, the father and sons have begun now to create their own music embracing all of the musical influences. This CD has been years in the making. The father, Jim, has had music floating in his head for a longer time and, so has a few more compositions than do the boys. James, the oldest, has composed some very emotional pieces, reflective of the changes he has experienced leaving high school, changing friends, starting at CAL and discovering more about himself and music. Clark, the very busy and anxious son, has composed some of the most beautiful and simple melodies, reflective of his ability to find some inner peace and share it with others. Graham, the youngest son, is featured on the violin in two of the pieces and spent hours listening, advising, mixing and critiquing. We hope you enjoy their music The Mother, Debbie

Product Description

An instrumental album of original music creating a soulful blend of fingerstyle guitar and violin with folk, Celtic, bluegrass, country and classical texturing. Beautiful and emotional music coming from the heart of a Napa Valley family. All songs recorded between May, 2000 and May, 2001, in Napa, California, or in Berkeley, California. Guitar, violins, banjo and mandolin are layered and multiple guitar tunings are used in all guitar pieces (DADGAD, EADEAD, DGDGBD, CGCGCE and standard) so as to provide a full and rich “guitar orchestra” sound. But the highlight of the CD is the delicate yet powerful violin work creating layered harmonies suggestive of American fiddle, Scottish melodies and classical themes. We have just begun marketing the cd, and as yet do not have professional reviews, except many listener reviews. If those are appropriate, let me know and I will submit them. Professional reviews are being solicited.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars The Terrys Deliver!, July 2, 2001

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Susan Farley "fantastic books" (Charlottesville, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Through It All (Audio CD)

The Terry's new CD, THROUGH IT ALL, is a joyful expression of the influence of music on one family. Father Jim, on guitar and banjo and sons James, Clark and Graham, on violin, guitar and other stringed instruments, deliver up original tunes that both surprise, calm and provoke. The compositions speak of growing up and finding your way and of coming back to family as a source of inspiration and comfort. From the gentle CIEL to the outrageously infectious OPEN ROAD--where instruments crescendo unexpectedly, the banjo zipping along, the violins a beautiful counterpoint--to the masterful EPILOGUE, the Terrys have created a CD that should become mandatory buying for everyone on the planet. Okay, that might sound a bit hyperbolic, but hopefully it communicates how much I love and listen to this CD. This reviewer gives it two thumbs up (hey I'm allowed to cause I got two thumbs!) And p.s., back in elementary school, when they tried to convince you that only geeks played the violins, they were dead wrong. Spread the word.