Jeff Larson - Swimming In The Make Believe (2006)

There's something about the music of Jeff Larson that sets it apart from the rest of the noise out there. Exactly what it is besides the obvious (great voice, brilliant songs, tastefully creative arrangements, and sweet layered harmonies) is hard to put into words. But for me, this guy simply 'has it'. His music has 'magic'. There is an authenticity in his voice, that when combined with the beauty of the music itself, has the power to trancend life itself.

I happend to first stumble on Jeff's music during the summer of 2005, and he definatley became 'artist of the year' in my book, although I realize he's been making recordings for several years now. I joyfully soaked in his entire catalog of superb music within the subsequent months. In his past work, there have been so many truly outstanding tunes: (A place where I belong, Half Moon Bay, Windblown Mind), so when I got wind of this release, I didn't hesitate to purchase it.

On this offering he continues to deliver in a variety of creative and diverse musical expressions and actually surprised me with a continued maturity and exploration of new music. This is an artist that takes his art seriously and takes care to make each track an authentic reflection of himself and where he is at in that moment. It really shows.

Jeff Larson's music contains alot of subtlety. And he's a master at what I would call 'sonic layering'. This is very listenable, sophisticated pop music, disguised in songs that feel like they have always been around, yet they are refreshingly new. Does that make any sense? His layered harmonies are simply gorgeous and are arranged like a work of art. Like several reviewers have expressed here, his music grows on you the more you hear it. The art really is in the subtlety. By the 3rd or 4th listen, the songs really sink into your soul and you really start to 'hear' what he's saying.

I suggest you give this one several listens and allow that to happen. I am still discovering new things about this recording to marvel at. Jeff is also uniquely 'california', in the very best sense of the term. If you ever spent time out there on the west coast and felt the crisp cool wind blow through your hair at Big Sur or Mendocino, then you know how well this music and Jeff's whole persona fits that delicious ambience.

Its obvious where Jeff draws inspiration from: (Beach Boys, America, among others). In fact, I understand the he and Gerry Beckley of America are good friends and Gerry sings harmony and 2nd vocals on many of Jeffs tracks. Also, Beach Boy stand-in vocalist/guitarist and Brian Wilson Band's musical Director, Jeffrey Foskett is also known to collaborate with Larson, so he's in good company with the likes of these guys.

But this is an artist in his own right as he has evolved a sound and style that has the unique imprint of his own signature on it. And, it's beautiful. Don't miss any of Jeff Larson's albums, especially this one. Buy it. Artist like him truly deserve the support.

Review by tomato cow, Amazon.com

Exact Audio Copy V1.1 from 23. June 2015

Отчёт EAC об извлечении, выполненном 20. июля 2016, 19:32

Jeff larson / Swimming In The Make Believe

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Характеристики диапазона извлечения и сообщения об ошибках

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