Electrical Gas

Mason Williams

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 2005)
• Original Release Date: September 27, 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Skookum Records
• ASIN: B000BHN7FC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #93,220 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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"It's the kind of gas that makes you light-headed just listening to it! What a treat!" --Jeff Brown - KTOO-FM

Product Description
Electrical Gas represents a step in a new direction for Mason Williams as a composer and recording artist. His chart topping instrumental, Classical Gas has been inspiring musicians and music lovers for nearly 40 years. Combining this unprecedented acoustic piece with the electric guitar allow Mason Williams and Zoe McCulloch the prospect of launching Classical Gas into the 21st century with resounding force. Together they have literally electrified a dozen compositions Mason has polished to perfection for this special sampling of his extensive repertoire. For more information visit www.electricalgas.com

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New ideas, November 11, 2005

By	Ananiah J. Mccarrell "Ananiah McCarrell" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I received a copy of this from Mason and took a listen to it. The electric guitar addition to Largo De Luxe sounded surprisingly both refreshing and natural at the same time. In previous editions of the tune, the lead instrument was always a harmonica, which was okay, but it sounds more complete and natural with the stratocaster over it. It gives it almost a Santos and Johnny "Sleepwalk" effect to it, which suits the music better. I recently heard that this version is being submitted for Grammy consideration, which I think it deserves. Riding the Low Moon is excellent and probably the best track on the album. I've listened to this version over and over again for weeks. Country Idyll is much the same as the old version, with more drum hooks tossed in that ends up making the update totally worth it. The Last Crusade is a humorous take on an older tune Mason wrote with alternating names, it was previously known as "Common Ground", "Tierra Commun", "Fettucini Western", and perhaps more. The orchestral arrangement spotlights the excellent guitarwork of Zoe McCulloch and takes what used to be a purely classical piece into a new realm of Ventures like surfer rock. Eric Hamilton had recorded a similar idea, but this one could end up being a classic among Pipeline guitarists. It has inspired me to go back and look at the wealth of instrumental rock of the 50's and 60's.

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3.0 out of 5 stars 40 years later, still love this song, April 9, 2008

By	S. Martin - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One of the first LP's I owned was "The Mason Williams Phonograph Record." When I noticed this update I had to give it a try, I still like "Classical Gas" and the electric versions of some of his other guitar classics. Nice backround music but I still prefer the Rolling Stones 40 years later!

5.0 out of 5 stars Classical Gas revisited,thirty years later., April 3, 2009

By	Joe Scofield (Hawthorne, Ca. USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What can I say? Vintage Williams doing what he does best. Sit back, enjoy, and lower your blood pressure.