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First Let me say, I am new to Hackett's classical Albums. The material is deftly executed in a formal-classical style. However... I found myself wanting to like this album but just can't warm up to it. The Peices just seem to elegantly meandor around the place to muct. For me they have no center and "story". If it were not the fine Craftsmenship of this album I wouldn't have given 4 stars. When "Bouree" (12) came along finally something with a mealody and I recognized... It's Like very English County Gentalmen modern classical music, played with tightly cliched feelings in place and check... Kind of stiff with beatifull passages that don't stand out any more than any other. Flat. But read between the lines here if that doesn't bother you, look at all the compliments I gave it considering for others taste. I think it deserves that. I do like Steve's Fusion work that he does. And own a couple of the DVD concerts. They are very good and interesting with great excerpts of Old Genesis Tunes worked in.
A good follow up to Bay of Kings (in fact, this one and Bay of Kings makes a very good 2 CD set). Very mellow, original classical style music from a great guitarist. Hackett has such a feel for all styles of guitar and is successful in this effort in communicating his love for music and his instrument. Simple production ... just the guitar and a few complementary instruments ... only a master musician could pull it off. Hackett does. I really like Hackett's progressive/electric side, but I am appreciating more his versatility of late. If you only like the harder/progressive side of Hackett or if you have no love for classical guitar, don't get this one. If you like very good original classical style guitar, try this one for sure.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2009
this album is quietly gorgeous. with Steve's brother John adding bits to the mix on flute, it is a luscious tapestry of classical guitar originals that is best listened to deep in a december night with a fire in the fireplace. i have always appreciated Steve's adherence to classical forms, and his mirroring of Segovia in his playing. i actually like this material better than some of his "fusion" stuff which does not always suit me. this album ventures into some of the quieter realms that are found on Voage of the Acolyte, Steve's first solo album, a fine example of prog rock with heady classical influence. i adore Momentum, and will gladly say that this is worth the money.
Momentum is an absolute gem of a record â" mostly classical solo guitar, but also a number of tracks with keyboard and flute. Itâs mainly quiet music, perfect for Sunday mornings or as harmonious background music for when your parents come and visit. Genes is fans will delight in Steve's exquisite acoustic work, much of which is reminiscent of his Wind and Wuthering period (Blood on the Rooftops, Unquiet Slumber for the Sleepers). Great compositions (Concert for Munich is a stunner) beautifully played. Romantic stuff...
Hackett has captured so many pictures, ideas, landscapes, emotions, and more in just the simple strumming of a classical acoustic guitar. Combined with his brother on flute in Calvacanti he expresses such deep sentiments that only composers such as himself can realize. A true master of the art, this CD brings him to another level altogether.
This is a CD for those who love classical guitar and are hungry to hear new compositions that give a different "sound" to the instrument. Steve's playing is very relax and the result is a sensitive recording.
Un album che, come dice Hackett nelle note allegate al CD, "non aveva paura delle influenze classiche", e che dimentica le esigenze commerciali. L'unico scopo è liberare la propria ispirazione, esprimere le proprie sensazioni in un virtuosismo non fine a sé stesso. Stupendo, da ascoltare e apprezzare nella tranquillità e nel silenzio della propria camera. Niente elettronica, niente effetti speciali, solo "un letto, una sedia, una chitarra" per creare questo album struggente e malinconico, talvolta fino alla commozione, come per "The vigil" il brano conclusivo. Da notare che, nel 1987, anno di uscita di "Momentum", gli ex compagni dei Genesis portavano in giro robbuccia pop come "The invisible touch". Momentum è l'ennesima riprova che è stato un bene che Hackett abbia lasciato i Genesis e abbia seguito la sua strada regalandoci una lunga serie di grandi album. Del resto, come ben sappiamo, i veri Genesis sono quelli degli anni 70'.
This is Steve Hackett displaying his acoustic classical style, a far shift from Genesis and his original solo albums, although similar acoustic guitar pieces from those past days can be recalled when listening to this album. A beautiful calm set of quiet relective music, but if you are thinking of tracks such as A Tower Struck Down may be here then this may not be the album for you.
Suono la chitarra e la mia passione per lo strumento è nata con l'ascolto di artisti "acustici" per passare, solo successivamente, al mondo dell'elettrica. Steve Hackett è uno di quegli artisti che si destreggia magistralmente in ambedue i campi: Momentum fa parte della serie di acquisti di tutti i cd classici del chitarrista dei Genesis. Un ascolto rilassante, senza delay o distorsori, arricchito di tanto in tanto dal solo flauto suonato dal fratello John. Un album sicuramente di nicchia, ma altamente consigliabile agli amanti del genere.
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