The Language of Spirits

Rudy Perrone

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 15, 2007)
• Original Release Date: May 21, 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Square Box
• ASIN: B000QEKIIE
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,891 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Review

Since Windham Hill emerged in the mid-70s there have been an unprecedented number of guitar recordings released. It s consequently become nearly impossible to create something in that genre which is truly original and even unique. Rudy Perrone manages to accomplish this with apparent ease in The Language of Spirits. Using a raft of different guitars and guitar-like stringed instruments, Rudy offers an astounding range of instrument textures and musical styles while somehow never loosing the singular voice that is so distinctively his. This is an achievement of performance skill and compositional inventiveness to be sure, but these are not mere academic experiments; this is music of the heart and it connects on a profound level. That players like Michael Manring and Glen Velez are a part of this creation only adds to the remarkable impact offered in The Language of Spirits. Will Ackerman... Windham County, Vermont --Will Ackerman...Windham County, Vermont

Review

The Language of Spirits was produced by New Age guitar pioneer Will Ackerman, and you can feel the Windham Hill effect over the course of this CD. Since his emergence as a guitar pioneer back in the late 70's, Perrone has appeared on a number of film soundtracks, children's music, progressive rock, folk and classical/new age releases. The Language of Spirits is really just that - a summoning up of acoustic guitar imagery in the spirit of Ackerman's Windham Hill sound as well as echoing the early music of Ralph Towner in the Paul Winter Consort. Several artists assist Perrone on his third acoustic guitar CD including Tim Story, Michael Manring, Glen Velez and Ackerman too on Parlor Guitar. The Language of Spirits is highly atmospheric, meditative stuff that breezes by as the hours flash by. --20th Century Guitar / Robert Silverstein /July 2007

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rudy Perrone - The Language of Spirits, May 15, 2007

By	RicMan (NY) - See all my reviews

This is a wonderful CD, by a great acoustic guitarist. The compositions are also first rate. The tracks range from solo acoustic guitar to larger arrangements that include cellos, bass, percussion, oboe and English horn. The sound quality, recording and mastering, is incredible. It has to be heard to be believed!
I've followed Rudy's career for many years. He's one of the finest guitarists ever to have come out of the NY area. He was an integral part of the legendary progressive band Cathedral, and also a key member of Industry during the '80s (the fledgling MTV played their video constantly).
This CD was produced by Will Ackerman, the founder of Windham Hill Records. It follows closely in that vein of music. It's very "open" and clear sounding, without the clutter and over-production that is so prevalent today. There isn't a bad track on the album. My personal favorite is "Arrows"... but you have eleven to choose from, so... what are you waiting for? Pick your own!
Great album!