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Artist: Ed Masuga
Album: Let Me Tune My Heartstrings
Label: Ricky's Pizza Shack Records
Playtime: 34:07 min
Genre: Folk
URL:
Rip date: 2011-02-22
Street date: 2010-03-09
Size: 39.55 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 149 kbps / 4410kHz / Joint Stereo
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As far as contemporary music goes, Let Me Tune My Heartstrings sounds like
it's from another era, mixing '50s blues and new age folk/acoustic music.
Many artists strive for complexity by adding multiple layers to their
recordings. For this album, it's refreshing to stumble upon music that is
simple, yet full and rich in sound.
Each song consists of Masuga's voice and a lone acoustic or electric guitar,
with the exception of light drums on a few tracks. Accompanying Masuga is
Kate Grindlay, who adds beautiful harmonic backing vocals and a bright
element to the album. The guitar work is crisp and clean, with complex finger
picking and fast paced rhythms. In contrast, there are a few slower numbers
such as "If You Lead Me On" and "Daydreaming," which capture the essence of
'50s R&B and doo-wop. After a few listens, you will be left singing the
entire album from memory. Unwavering sounds of uplifting melodies and
heartfelt vocals carry its listener into a trance. Let Me Tune My
Heartstrings is a beautifully unique album.
- Track List ---------------------------------------------------------------- -
01. Let Me Tune My Heartstrings ( 3:42)
02. Just Let Go ( 3:06)
03. If You Lead Me On ( 3:45)
04. The Fountain of You ( 3:08)
05. Daydreaming ( 2:46)
06. Free to Sing ( 3:20)
07. Just Hold On ( 2:17)
08. On A Moonlit Lake ( 2:42)
09. All I've Got to Know ( 4:05)
10. Winding Up As One ( 4:25)
11. Dream Melody ( 0:51)
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