Ashen Grey

Great review by Fred Janosy

     

This is one CRIMINALLY OVERLOOKED CD. We already know that Jack is able to craft fantastic songs but on this
outing all of his talents come to the fore to produce a MASTERPIECE of melodies carrying an emotional revealing that
reaches the depths of soul. I can’t say it more plainly. Here on ASHEN GREY there is a profound thematic that runs
throughout the songs, dealing with a very personal period of hardship.
The beauty here is, of course, that the sentiments can apply in a general sense of human emotion and that the range
of these emotions will find a receptive heart in most of us.
These emotions are communicated in a highly developed sense of melody and “In Studio” wizardry of layered sounds
and balanced mixes to reveal the beauty of all the instruments used including, naturally, the voice but also Cello Violin
Flute Oboe Banjo and a sprinkling of Mellotron.
There are intense moments of lush orchestration and Crying Guitar leads to more subtle Piano and Cello duets;
beautiful female vocal, courtesy of SANDRA di AMANTE.
Anger, solemn moments, sadness, pensive, resolve, pleading, acceptance and finally Joy of being ALIVE are the
sentiments found here!
Jack takes his time to work through all his emotions on this CD. A very rewarding listening experience.
All of this comes housed in a cover drawn by KLAUS VOORMAN!
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Fred Janosy 2010