Mantras for Madmen
Harry Manx
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Where Fools Die | Harry Manx | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Tijuana | Harry Manx | 3:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Point of Purchase | Harry Manx | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Never the Twain | Harry Manx | 3:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Single Spark | Harry Manx | 4:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Your Sweet Name | Harry Manx | 3:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Afghani Raga | Harry Manx | 3:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It Makes No Difference | Harry Manx | 3:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Take His Name Away | Harry Manx | 5:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It Takes a Tear | Harry Manx | 3:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nothing Fails Like Success | Harry Manx | 3:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Talkin' Turban | Harry Manx | 2:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
Harry Manx has been working on his personal mix of blues and Indian music for some time now, and he's reached a virtually seamless match with this release, Mantras for Madmen — as well as climbing to a new plateau in his songwriting. There's a soulful tinge to pieces like "It Makes No Difference" and "Never the Twain" that fills out his music, and he gets and holds a groove as laid-back as J.J. Cale. The only overtly Eastern pieces on the disc are "Afghani Raga," a short dip in the water, and the solo "Talkin Turban," but you can hear it in the mohan veena (a resonant Indian slide guitar) of "San Diego — Tijuana," where India meets Mexico, or "Your Sweet Name." Manx's voice seems to have taken on a new maturity, too, clearly evident on the duet "It Takes a Tear," which verges into gospel. This is, without a doubt, among his best.
Customer Reviews
Harry Manx is a gem!
Harry Manx is a gem! This CD continues the tradition of outstanding guitarwork with rich bluesy vocals that brings you back to listening to them over and over. Buy this one and you will buy them all.
Blues bender
Blending Blues and Indian music has become the passion of guitarist Harry Manx. Surprisingly it works well as traditional Indian instruments like the mohan veena and tamboura play counterpoint to the lap steel guitars, banjo and harmonica. The oddly tuned traditional sounds add a layer of discord to these blues based compositions. Harry’s lyrics are thoughtful and mature and deal with growing older, wiser, and death. His voice reminds me of a mellow John Hiatt and is often harmonized with a women back-up singer further softening the result. Harry is a skilled player and uses his formidable talent to augment rather than overpower the songs. The flourishes are subtle but fascinating. My only criticism would be that the songs begin to sound similar after a while but in small doses Harry is the curry powder blues music could use more of.
Mantras for listening Bliss
As Rumi said " Beyond right and wrong there is a field of luminous consciousness. I'll meet you there." Harry is in the zone. Five stars all the way
Biography
Born: Isle Of Man
Genre: Blues
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Harry Manx
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Walking Ghost Blues | Bread and Buddha | 3:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nine Summers Lost | Bread and Buddha | 4:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Is the Fire | Bread and Buddha | 3:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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True to Yourself | Bread and Buddha | 4:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Long Black Veil | Bread and Buddha | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Unspoken Quest | Bread and Buddha | 2:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Dew On Roses | Bread and Buddha | 3:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Humble Me | Bread and Buddha | 4:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Moon Goin Down | Bread and Buddha | 4:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Your Eyes Have Seen | Bread and Buddha | 4:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Blues, Music, Singer/Songwriter
- Released: Nov 08, 2005
- ℗ 2005 Dog My Cat Records
