Zenhouse
Zenhouse
ASIN: B00002EIUK
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Less is more is the philosophy of Swedish 'fusioneer' Hellborg and his long time collaborator Shawn Lane. Hellborg has worked with The Mahavishnu Orchestra (and mentor John McLaughlin) , Michael Brecker and Michael Shrieve. The disparateinfluences are evi
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Zenhouse,Jonas Hellborg,Bardo Records,Fusion,Jazz,Jazz Music,Pop,Post-Bop,World Fusion
Average customer rating:
- zen indeed!
- Hellborg/Lane go acoustic
- Zen House - Intense, ambient, exotic
- Zenhouse
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Zenhouse
Jonas Hellborg
Manufacturer: Bardo Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
 General
| International
| Styles
| Music
Bebop General
| Bebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Jazz Fusion
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Modern Postbebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Indie Music
| Stores
| Music
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- Good People in Times of Evil
- Kali's Son
- Icon
- Personae
- Time Is the Enemy
ASIN: B00002EIUK
Release Date: 1999-11-09 |
Tracks:
- In the House
- Outdoors
- Departure
- Conclusion
Album Description
Less is more is the philosophy of Swedish 'fusioneer' Hellborg and his long time collaborator Shawn Lane. Hellborg has worked with The Mahavishnu Orchestra (and mentor John McLaughlin) , Michael Brecker and Michael Shrieve. The disparateinfluences are evi
Customer Reviews:
zen indeed!.......2007-05-17
first off,if you want balls-out guitar theatrics looks elsewhere because this performance was all about subtle intricasies.some will become bored with zenhouse because the music lives in a place where time,volume,and voice have an unprecedented ebb and flow:it can seem long on one occassion,short the next,and what you think is repetitive droning actually has minute differences in texture,etc.this album is for people who like to look at shawn lane and hellborg's playing under the microscope because it demands a trained ear to catch every breeze of wind that takes them from one section to the next.i think i read that shawn never plays fast on the entire thing,but that person must've only listened to the first couple tracks before giving up because towards the end of the story shawn blazes up the frets with his usually intricate speed,but with a soft touch--like he has cotton balls on his fingers.i'd say give this one a try if don't have an attention disorder and can chill for an hour.
Hellborg/Lane go acoustic.......2002-03-05
"Zenhouse" is an acoustic disc of improv from Hellborg/Lane. It also is the least enjoyable. Unlike the previous three releases Hellborg/Lane stay within the same context for three of the four pieces. The first three are all slow movements that lack the beauty of classical Adagio/Andante. Those types of pieces can be slow and extremely moving but Hellborg/Lane fail to generate any visceral connection with their audience. These movements are slow and boring as if they were waiting for some form of enlightenment and wouldn't be willing to move until the divine call. More than a half hour later the call is made. "Conclusion" is a Gypsyesque romp that has both Hellborg and Lane playing with their usual fire. Shawn in particular unleashes some of the best acoustic guitar virtuosity and might even top Dimeola/Mclaughin/Delucia. The problem is that by this time most people familiar with their other releases are ready for a nap. If one fourth of a disc is amazing and the rest is mediocre it should make you wonder what happened. Maybe instead of waiting Hellborg/Lane could have sketched out some form of a framework and the inspiration might have come earlier. Shawn and Jonas are both incredible musicians but this release was a dissapointment. I advise that you listen to the electric material until they release an acoustic disc that is worthy of their talents.
Zen House - Intense, ambient, exotic.......2002-02-04
Such a high level of musicianship from these two yet again. I am continually impressed with Shawn Lane. I have been blown away by Shawn on Time is The Enemy and my personal favorite Two Doors, and with this intimate acoustic set was sonically entranced. The 4 pieces slowly build and then wane as these 2 weave intricate patterns of exotic/eastern melodies.
The highlight for me is the final piece where the two inject some seriously tasty runs with some pace - this is a nice change from the slower, intense emotional build of the previous pieces. At about 6 minutes into the last piece Shawn plays some truly devastating lines that will make your ears do a double take.
It is an interesting change from the usual electric set and apt. Q-258 provides the solid background which further empowers the intensity of the total sonic palette.
Shawn has got to be one of the best kept secrets of guitar mastery!
4 stars only because I believe that 5 stars is for a piece that has held the test of time and remained in the collective muscial consciousness. This is certainly a must have for fans though.
Be inspired!
Zenhouse.......2000-06-15
Jonas Hellborg and Shawn Lane have done it again. This CD is from outer space. It is unhurried, elegant, and with a LOT of feeling. This music is like an expression of pure bliss...it is powerful yet in control. Fans of Hellborg and Lane will not be disappointed.
Average customer rating:
- zen indeed!
- Hellborg/Lane go acoustic
- Zen House - Intense, ambient, exotic
- Zenhouse
|
Zenhouse
Jonas Hellborg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| International
| Styles
| Music
Bebop General
| Bebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Jazz Fusion
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Modern Postbebop
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Good People in Times of Evil
- Kali's Son
- Icon
- Personae
- Time Is the Enemy
ASIN: B000031WQZ |
Tracks:
- In The House
- Ourdoors
- Departure
- Conclusion
Album Description
Less is more is the philosophy of Swedish 'fusioneer' Hellborg and his long time collaborator Shawn Lane. Hellborg has worked with The Mahavishnu Orchestra (and mentor John McLaughlin) , Michael Brecker and Michael Shrieve. The disparateinfluences are evi
Customer Reviews:
zen indeed!.......2007-05-17
first off,if you want balls-out guitar theatrics looks elsewhere because this performance was all about subtle intricasies.some will become bored with zenhouse because the music lives in a place where time,volume,and voice have an unprecedented ebb and flow:it can seem long on one occassion,short the next,and what you think is repetitive droning actually has minute differences in texture,etc.this album is for people who like to look at shawn lane and hellborg's playing under the microscope because it demands a trained ear to catch every breeze of wind that takes them from one section to the next.i think i read that shawn never plays fast on the entire thing,but that person must've only listened to the first couple tracks before giving up because towards the end of the story shawn blazes up the frets with his usually intricate speed,but with a soft touch--like he has cotton balls on his fingers.i'd say give this one a try if don't have an attention disorder and can chill for an hour.
Hellborg/Lane go acoustic.......2002-03-05
"Zenhouse" is an acoustic disc of improv from Hellborg/Lane. It also is the least enjoyable. Unlike the previous three releases Hellborg/Lane stay within the same context for three of the four pieces. The first three are all slow movements that lack the beauty of classical Adagio/Andante. Those types of pieces can be slow and extremely moving but Hellborg/Lane fail to generate any visceral connection with their audience. These movements are slow and boring as if they were waiting for some form of enlightenment and wouldn't be willing to move until the divine call. More than a half hour later the call is made. "Conclusion" is a Gypsyesque romp that has both Hellborg and Lane playing with their usual fire. Shawn in particular unleashes some of the best acoustic guitar virtuosity and might even top Dimeola/Mclaughin/Delucia. The problem is that by this time most people familiar with their other releases are ready for a nap. If one fourth of a disc is amazing and the rest is mediocre it should make you wonder what happened. Maybe instead of waiting Hellborg/Lane could have sketched out some form of a framework and the inspiration might have come earlier. Shawn and Jonas are both incredible musicians but this release was a dissapointment. I advise that you listen to the electric material until they release an acoustic disc that is worthy of their talents.
Zen House - Intense, ambient, exotic.......2002-02-04
Such a high level of musicianship from these two yet again. I am continually impressed with Shawn Lane. I have been blown away by Shawn on Time is The Enemy and my personal favorite Two Doors, and with this intimate acoustic set was sonically entranced. The 4 pieces slowly build and then wane as these 2 weave intricate patterns of exotic/eastern melodies.
The highlight for me is the final piece where the two inject some seriously tasty runs with some pace - this is a nice change from the slower, intense emotional build of the previous pieces. At about 6 minutes into the last piece Shawn plays some truly devastating lines that will make your ears do a double take.
It is an interesting change from the usual electric set and apt. Q-258 provides the solid background which further empowers the intensity of the total sonic palette.
Shawn has got to be one of the best kept secrets of guitar mastery!
4 stars only because I believe that 5 stars is for a piece that has held the test of time and remained in the collective muscial consciousness. This is certainly a must have for fans though.
Be inspired!
Zenhouse.......2000-06-15
Jonas Hellborg and Shawn Lane have done it again. This CD is from outer space. It is unhurried, elegant, and with a LOT of feeling. This music is like an expression of pure bliss...it is powerful yet in control. Fans of Hellborg and Lane will not be disappointed.
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