Al Di Meola: Flesh On Flesh
Flesh On Flesh
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- Label: Telarc, 2002
- Erscheinungstermin: 2.9.2002
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In den siebziger Jahren hatten Fusion-Gitarristen Hochkonjunktur. Die gefeierten Helden hießen John McLaughlin, Paco De Lucia, Larry Carlton, Jeff Beck, Bireli Lagrene, Pete Cosey oder Al Di Meola. Letzterer ist allerdings der einzige Saiten-Virtuose, der auch im neuen Jahrtausend noch für Schlagzeilen sorgt. Seine Karriere startete der Absolvent der berühmten Jazz-Akademie von Berklee in der Band von Chick Corea. Mit dessen Formation Return To Forever nahm er die Hitalben „Where Have I Known You Before“, “No Mystery” oder “Romantic Warrior” auf, bevor er eine Solokarriere startete und mit den Kollegen McLaughlin plus De Lucia das Akustikgitarren-Highlight “Friday Night In San Francisco” einspielte. In den Neunzigern begann Al Di Meola dann Elemente der so genannten Weltmusik mit Fusion zu verschmelzen. Der Erfolg gab ihm recht: „The Infinite Desire“, „Winter Nights“ und „The Grand Passion“ wurden ausgewachsene Hits. Und diese Serie setzt der Ausnahme-Gitarrist jetzt mit Flesh On Flesh fort. In Starbesetzung - mit seinem alten Kumpel Anthony Jackson am Bass, Pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba und einem kompletten Bläsersatz - nimmt er den Zuhörer mit auf eine Fusion-Reise nach Lateinamerika und Kuba. Fünf der acht unter die Haut gehenden Stücke hat Al Di Meola selbst komponiert, „Meninas“ stammt von Egberto Gismonti, „Senor Mouse“ ist ein altbekannter Chick-Corea-Klassiker, der sich hier in einem völlig neuen Gewand präsentiert, und „Fugata“ schließlich ist eine Verbeugung vor Astor Piazzolla, dem Miterfinder des Nuevo Tango. Das Ergebnis ist eine der abwechslungsreichsten und besten Scheiben des Star-Gitarristen.
For over a quarter of a century, guitarist Al Di Meola has been a trailblazer. Flesh on Flesh, finds him pushing the musical envelope in both directions: exploring new avenues of cross-cultural expression while reaching into his own storied past to create a new and distinctly personal statement.
For Flesh on Flesh, Di Meola has gathered a diverse and highly talented supporting cast of world-class musicians, including bassist Anthony Jackson, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, flutist Alejandro Santos and World Sinfonia members Gumbi Ortiz on percussion and Mario Parmisano on keyboards. In addition to contributing five originals, Di Meola also updates compositions by pianist Chick Corea, Argentinian tango master Astor Piazzolla and Brazilian guitarist Egberto Gismonti.
“What I like most about this record is that we were able to capture a phenomenal sound playing live in the studio,” Di Meola says. “I think the energy and excitement is several notches up, and the fact that I’m playing electric (mixed with acoustic) is a real plus. That element, along with the driving rhythms and drums, is very exciting.”
Di Meola’s electric guitar playing is what first brought him an international following, dating back to 1974 when Corea tapped the young Berklee student as a charter member of the seminal fusion group Return to Forever. Flesh on Flesh includes Corea’s composition “Senor Mouse” with Di Meola on Fender Stratocaster, one of the few times he has played that particular instrument. Di Meola also plays drums, his first instrument, on the track. Besides his Strat, he employs an array of different guitars, including a 1958 Les Paul, a Conde acoustic guitar and a Godin electro-acoustic guitar, as well as Ovation guitars and the Roland VG-88 guitar system.
Guitar wizardry is just one part of the musical equation that makes Flesh on Flesh so compelling. Special guest pianist Rubalcaba appears on several tracks. “It’s always been a real dream of mine to record with him,” notes Di Meola. Another star is bassist Jackson, who played on Di Meola’s Elegant Gypsy album in the mid-80s. They hadn’t worked together in nearly 15 years.
Flesh on Flesh features compositions from two of his favorite composers: Piazzolla and Gismonti. Di Meola considers Piazzolla a hero and says of his music, “I just can’t stop—I’m addicted.” On “Fugata,” the late composer’s material is interpreted respectfully by Di Meola, but with an added twist. “What I like doing with his tunes is changing the syncopation of the rhythm. It winds up sounding like a cross between Buenos Aires and Havana.”
Di Meola’s treatment of Gismonti’s composition “Meninas” is also very special, but for more personal reasons. “I’d never recorded anything by him, but I’ve always been a big fan. Always.” He adds, “This particular tune has got to be my favorite piece of his. I’ve always melted when I heard it. The translation of the title is ‘little girls’ and I know he wrote it with his children in mind. I also have two little girls, and there are certain melodies in the tune that make me think of them every time I’m away. It’s a harmonically beautiful piece that contains some of my favorite melodies.”
For Flesh on Flesh, the guitarist recruited Grammy-winning recording engineer Roger Nichols (Steely Dan, Beach Boys) to add his expertise and help create a superior sound. “Roger is a legendary engineer, and we were very happy to have him on this project,” says Di Meola. “We had Roger record the basic tracks and that to me is the most important thing—laying the foundation.”
With his fourth Telarc release, Di Meola continues to break new ground in combining jazz with the diverse musics of the world. Flesh on Flesh is the latest step in that never-ending journey of self-discovery.
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For over a quarter of a century, guitarist Al Di Meola has been a trailblazer. Flesh on Flesh, finds him pushing the musical envelope in both directions: exploring new avenues of cross-cultural expression while reaching into his own storied past to create a new and distinctly personal statement.
For Flesh on Flesh, Di Meola has gathered a diverse and highly talented supporting cast of world-class musicians, including bassist Anthony Jackson, pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba, flutist Alejandro Santos and World Sinfonia members Gumbi Ortiz on percussion and Mario Parmisano on keyboards. In addition to contributing five originals, Di Meola also updates compositions by pianist Chick Corea, Argentinian tango master Astor Piazzolla and Brazilian guitarist Egberto Gismonti.
“What I like most about this record is that we were able to capture a phenomenal sound playing live in the studio,” Di Meola says. “I think the energy and excitement is several notches up, and the fact that I’m playing electric (mixed with acoustic) is a real plus. That element, along with the driving rhythms and drums, is very exciting.”
Di Meola’s electric guitar playing is what first brought him an international following, dating back to 1974 when Corea tapped the young Berklee student as a charter member of the seminal fusion group Return to Forever. Flesh on Flesh includes Corea’s composition “Senor Mouse” with Di Meola on Fender Stratocaster, one of the few times he has played that particular instrument. Di Meola also plays drums, his first instrument, on the track. Besides his Strat, he employs an array of different guitars, including a 1958 Les Paul, a Conde acoustic guitar and a Godin electro-acoustic guitar, as well as Ovation guitars and the Roland VG-88 guitar system.
Guitar wizardry is just one part of the musical equation that makes Flesh on Flesh so compelling. Special guest pianist Rubalcaba appears on several tracks. “It’s always been a real dream of mine to record with him,” notes Di Meola. Another star is bassist Jackson, who played on Di Meola’s Elegant Gypsy album in the mid-80s. They hadn’t worked together in nearly 15 years.
Flesh on Flesh features compositions from two of his favorite composers: Piazzolla and Gismonti. Di Meola considers Piazzolla a hero and says of his music, “I just can’t stop—I’m addicted.” On “Fugata,” the late composer’s material is interpreted respectfully by Di Meola, but with an added twist. “What I like doing with his tunes is changing the syncopation of the rhythm. It winds up sounding like a cross between Buenos Aires and Havana.”
Di Meola’s treatment of Gismonti’s composition “Meninas” is also very special, but for more personal reasons. “I’d never recorded anything by him, but I’ve always been a big fan. Always.” He adds, “This particular tune has got to be my favorite piece of his. I’ve always melted when I heard it. The translation of the title is ‘little girls’ and I know he wrote it with his children in mind. I also have two little girls, and there are certain melodies in the tune that make me think of them every time I’m away. It’s a harmonically beautiful piece that contains some of my favorite melodies.”
For Flesh on Flesh, the guitarist recruited Grammy-winning recording engineer Roger Nichols (Steely Dan, Beach Boys) to add his expertise and help create a superior sound. “Roger is a legendary engineer, and we were very happy to have him on this project,” says Di Meola. “We had Roger record the basic tracks and that to me is the most important thing—laying the foundation.”
With his fourth Telarc release, Di Meola continues to break new ground in combining jazz with the diverse musics of the world. Flesh on Flesh is the latest step in that never-ending journey of self-discovery.
Rezensionen
H. Sterner in stereoplay 10/02: "Das alte Feuer brennt wieder in Al Di Meola. Lustvoll lodern im Titelstück "Flesh On Flesh" die Melodiefetzen aus Gitarren, Per- cussion, Elektrobass, Synthesizer und Flöte: Das wärmt, das sendet Kraft und Energie aus. So fröhlich hat sich der Gitarrist seit Jahren keinem Thema mehr hingegeben - und so nahe war er schon lange nicht mehr bei seinen Wurzeln. "Flesh On Flesh" ist Musik voller Kraft, einer Kraft, die - dank Nichols' Künsten - unweigerlich an- steckt."- Tracklisting
- Mitwirkende
Disk 1 von 1 (CD)
- 1 Zona desperata
- 2 Innamorata
- 3 Meninas
- 4 Flesh on flesh
- 5 Fugata
- 6 Deep and madly
- 7 Saffire soleil
- 8 Señor mouse
