Dave Corwin - Many Hands

This is a fascinating fusion of classic progressive rock and funk combined with a heady and extensive exotic tribal percussion sound that just sweeps you away into areas of mystery and wonder. Lyrically, Mr Corwin digs deep into what appears to be an extensive array of personal demons and uses his music to help exorcise some of them.

If you were looking for an easy vocal comparison, the Newleyish mannerisms of early David Bowie spring to mind, but without the affectation of said Zowie. So called world music gets a bad press through the heavy handedness of the likes of Peter Gabriel, but this CD goes way above and beyond that.

It's rare to find a sound that is unique to its creator nowadays, but this melange comes close.

Best tracks: Kicking The Rain and Shaolin Master.

Highly recommended


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