World On a String
Download links and information about World On a String by Paul Meyers. This album was released in 2009 and it belongs to Jazz, World Music, Latin genres. It contains 9 tracks with total duration of 01:03:58 minutes.
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| Artist: | Paul Meyers |
| Release date: | 2009 |
| Genre: | Jazz, World Music, Latin |
| Tracks: | 9 |
| Duration: | 01:03:58 |
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Tracks
[Edit]| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | I've Got the World On a String (Studio) | 7:14 |
| 2. | Eyes That Smile (Studio) | 8:46 |
| 3. | Plum (Studio) | 6:42 |
| 4. | Twilight (Studio) | 7:15 |
| 5. | Stars (Studio) | 7:03 |
| 6. | Panama | 9:06 |
| 7. | Because (Studio) | 4:41 |
| 8. | River (Studio) | 6:45 |
| 9. | North Meets South (Studio) | 6:26 |
Details
[Edit]The music of nylon-string acoustic guitarist Paul Meyers isn't easily classifiable, as it has elements of several Brazilian styles, along with both straight-ahead and contemporary jazz. His rhythm section includes two Brazilians, pianist Helio Alves, and drummer/percussionist Vanderlei Pereira (who is also a fine guitarist, though he sticks to drums in these sessions), plus saxophonist Donny McCaslin, and electric bassist Leo Traversa. For example, the opener, the chestnut "I've Got the World on a String," alternates styles and rhythms in an eclectic setting, ending in mid-phrase. The Beatles' "Because" is not commonly heard in a jazz setting, but Meyers' unusual reharmonization makes it work, without being weighed down by its bland lyrics. The remaining tunes are all Meyers' originals. The infectious "Panama" was recorded in 1989 by Gary Burton with Pat Metheny, in this new interpretation, Meyers adds a guitar synth pickup for a portion of the piece. Meyers' chops are best displayed in the trio setting of "Plum," which blends his intricate solo with the constantly shifting bass and drums. World on a String is in essence, Brazilian music, but with a decidedly personal twist.