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Ian Moore
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Track Listing
- Nothing
- Revelation
- Satisfied
- Blue Sky
- Not in Vain
- Harlem
- How Does It Feel
- Deliver Me
- How Long
- Please God
- Carry On
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #201792 in Music
- Released on: 1994-04-19
- Number of discs: 1
- Format: Original recording reissued
Customer Reviews
His Best
If you're a fan of the Next Generation of guitar blues, al la Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Chris Duarte, Anthony Gomes, Doyle Bramhall II, Corey Stevens, etc. this is one of the best albums. This is where Ian Moore started, rooted deep in the blues with a lot of rock flare. Moore can play well, but add in his singing and he's definitely a complete musician.
There are a lot of great songs on this album. From the wah-laden rhythms to blazing solos this album has it all. Moore has a good sense of phrasing, and uses his notes to speak his thoughts. Although he can shred at times, his solos are more about quality than quantity. The solo during "How Does It Feel" is a good example. The song is loud and distorted, yet he resorts to steep bends and long vibratos saving the fast finger work until the outro solo, and then he shows his speed only briefly. "Deliver Me" is a great call and response between his voice and guitar with a good rhythm, a beautiful chorus and a pretty killer solo. Other great tunes on this album are "Blue Sky", "Satisfied", and "Carry On."
Another plus for Moore is the fact that he surrounds himself with good musicians as well. Bukka Allen on keys and organ does an incredible job. He knows what he's doing while backing Moore's vocals on "Deliver Me", which also includes a great solo from him as well. On "How Long" he pulls the rhythm accompanying Moore's guitar providing depth to the song. Add in Michael Villegas keeping time and Chris White on the bass and you have a very strong band.
This is definitely a keeper, and anyone who loves rockin' guitar blues will enjoy this album.
"PAINT ME A BLUE SKY, MAY THE COLORS RUN TRUE/ THAT I MAY
LOOK TO THE HEAVENS WHEN I SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH." (Sample lyrics from my favorite song on the cd, "Blue Sky.")
In eleven songs Ian exhibits in a rhythm and bluesy way: Attitude (All the songs! I love his style and charisma,) Frustration (Revelation, How Long & Please God,) Pain (Nothing, Not In Vain & How Does It Feel,) Longing (Blue Sky, Satisfied, Harlem & Deliver Me,) and Encouragement (Carry On.)
Ian is a terrific song writer, guitar player and singer. His songs are not only wonderful to listen to because of their strong melodies and passionate lyrics and vocals, but because Ian shares his life. He is telling a story of his Feelings thus Sharing himself with the listener openly. (There is a lot of pain in his lyrics, obviously because his mother died--the recording is dedicated to her memory.)
OPEN. It is hard to be OPEN. I know all artists are open to some degree, otherwise they couldn't succeed or even be called 'artists.' But there are a few selected ones that delve deep inside their hearts and are able to find, understand and take a Grip on those inner emotions and put them into music/lyrics sharing Boldly, Passionately and OPENLY--NOT HOLDING BACK. THAT is the kind of music I like. If you do too, I highly recommend this to you. A solid 4 star cd.
I saw Ian opening in Starwood Ampitheater. He was so good that I can't recall who played after him (the reason I was there!) That says a lot. I'll never forget his black, shiny hair blowing in the wind and his gorgeous voice resonating up to the stars. Guess what was the first thing I purchased after that show? Yes, this cd. The show was in the early 90's and I still listen to this cd. Enjoy and Soar.
Soaring Heart
A great and inspiring musical experience
This is by far his best CD in My opinion. I saw another review compare him to J Lang and J Bonjovi, but this is really coming from a different place. Not only is it coming from a different place, but it goes to quite a few more places. This is not pop, straight up blues, flat out rock or any one thing. It's just very inspired and inspiring music that is great to sit down and experience. There are many influences that include Rock, Texas Blues, Country and Gospel and from song to song, the order of influence changes front to back. Ian Moore has proven himself to be very diverse on following CDs, but I think he really found the music he was meant to make on this first CD. This was the path I hoped he'd follow. Great.
