Artist: Bertrand Nadel
P: 1998
Perhaps a bit out of the established character for Spotted Peccary, this release by French composer Bertrand Nadel is based more on guitar, flute, and other acoustic based instrumentation than the synths, electronics and sampling that this label is best known for. Nadel handles the guitar, synth and some of the percussion himself, and is joined by Howard Givens, Jon Jenkins, Deborah Martin, Steve Gorn, and the rest of the Spotted Peccary regulars on everything from additional synths, a variety of flutes, piano, percussion, and even Apache narration. The compositions and arrangements herein take on a number of forms, but generally pursue a lighter, acoustic-based and less symphonic direction than most SPM releases, some tracks even carrying some celtic and world overtones. Certain cuts, like "Santa Ana" contain thematic links to other tracks which reappear and evolve later in the program, while others, like "Hoodoos" tend to be very introspective, essentially a solo piano piece. The eleven pieces herein tend to be instantly likable; one might be reminded - at least in spirit if not execution, of some of the mid-80's Lanz & Speer albums, or some of the projects Teja Bell has had a hand in (Rising Sun comes to mind). As with all SPM releases, "Mohave" is impeccably produced, with utmost care given to every sonic detail. Overall, an excellent release and a nice change of pace for Spotted Peccary.
Weight:
0,105
kg per
piece