Beasts of Scotland

Beasts of Scotland

Beasts of Scotland

ASIN: B00000399X

Editorial Reviews
The Herald
"The pairing of Tommy Smith's compositional talents with Edwin Morgan's poetry has produced a work that is...absolutely wonderful."

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A Musical Zoo

A Musical Zoo

A Musical Zoo

A Musical Zoo

Beasts of Scotland
Tommy Smith
Manufacturer: Linn Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000399X
Release Date: 1996-08-20

Tracks:

Golden Eagle
Salmon
Midge
Wolf
Red Deer
Gannet
Conger Eel
Spider
Seal
Wildcat

Customer Reviews:

A Musical Zoo.......2002-01-12

This album is an underappreciated masterpiece. Yes, it is a jazz concept album, with each song named for a beast, but the manner in which the instruments and compositions reflect these animals is astounding. Take, for instance, the howling saxophones on "Wolf," or the eery chromatic lows of the sax line in "Conger Eel"... incredible! The songs are very well structured, with cleverly arranged and tightly executed passages interspersed just the right amount of improv time. Just as you would at any good zoo, you'll feel it all here-- mystification from the "Salmon" and "Seal," energetic flight from the "Golden Eagle," terror from the "Conger Eel" and "Spider." In fact, it is just like a musical journey to a fascionating zoo... and it's well worth the trip. It puzzles me why so few people are aware of this impressive album. The writing, playing, and recording are all top notch.

A Musical Zoo.......2002-01-12

This album is an underappreciated masterpiece. Yes, it is a jazz concept album, with each song named for a beast, but the manner in which the instruments and compositions reflect these animals is astounding. Take, for instance, the howling saxophones on "Wolf," or the eery chromatic lows of the sax line in "Conger Eel"... incredible! The songs are very well structured, with cleverly arranged and tightly executed passages interspersed just the right amount of improv time. Just as you would at any good zoo, you'll feel it all here-- mystification from the "Salmon" and "Seal," energetic flight from the "Golden Eagle," terror from the "Conger Eel" and "Spider." In fact, it is just like a musical journey to a fascionating zoo... and it's well worth the trip. It puzzles me why so few people are aware of this impressive album. The writing, playing, and recording are all top notch.

A Musical Zoo.......2002-01-12

This album is an underappreciated masterpiece. Yes, it is a jazz concept album, with each song named for a beast, but the manner in which the instruments and compositions reflect these animals is astounding. Take, for instance, the howling saxophones on "Wolf," or the eery chromatic lows of the sax line in "Conger Eel"... incredible! The songs are very well structured, with cleverly arranged and tightly executed passages interspersed just the right amount of improv time. Just as you would at any good zoo, you'll feel it all here-- mystification from the "Salmon" and "Seal," energetic flight from the "Golden Eagle," terror from the "Conger Eel" and "Spider." In fact, it is just like a musical journey to a fascionating zoo... and it's well worth the trip. It puzzles me why so few people are aware of this impressive album. The writing, playing, and recording are all top notch.

A Musical Zoo.......2002-01-12

This album is an underappreciated masterpiece. Yes, it is a jazz concept album, with each song named for a beast, but the manner in which the instruments and compositions reflect these animals is astounding. Take, for instance, the howling saxophones on "Wolf," or the eery chromatic lows of the sax line in "Conger Eel"... incredible! The songs are very well structured, with cleverly arranged and tightly executed passages interspersed just the right amount of improv time. Just as you would at any good zoo, you'll feel it all here-- mystification from the "Salmon" and "Seal," energetic flight from the "Golden Eagle," terror from the "Conger Eel" and "Spider." In fact, it is just like a musical journey to a fascionating zoo... and it's well worth the trip. It puzzles me why so few people are aware of this impressive album. The writing, playing, and recording are all top notch.

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