Out of the Mist
By
Tim Sadow & Mike
Kopp
Written by
Steve Sheppard
What the entire planet needs now more than ever is to be
lifted out of the malaise it has fallen into, and it just could be that Out Of the Mist by Tim Sadow & Mike Kopp is the latest release that could be the
flag bearer for those better days ahead, here is an album that is both fluent
and energetic, and will leave the listener with a satisfied smile upon their
faces, perhaps even one of hope.
The reason for my abundance of cheer began with the uplifting
musical narrative entitled A Kite's Tale,
one could with ease visualise the beauty of the moment through the classy
performance from two men who have become known for their most accomplished
performances on guitar, violin and viola.
That happy positivity is continued with this next piece
called Song of the Circle, but added
here is a fine layer of calm and tranquillity, the strings of Sadow manifest a
green meadow to lay down upon, whilst Kopp’s guitar creates a warm pastiche of
colour to utterly enjoy, this is a wonderful feel good moment indeed.
I loved the added jazzy motifs of this next track entitled Desperate Measures, a great title that
leaves much to the imagination, and the minor chord structures add a layer of intense
intrigue upon the pathways of the arrangement, this is a truly clever piece
that deserves multiple listens, just to understand and revel in all the nuances
that can be found within this offering.
One of my personal favourites would be the following piece
entitled Dance of the Leaves. The
sensitive structures and arrangements created a warm approach, but one that
contains a bed of reflective nuances, perhaps of both summer and autumn, when
leaves both dance, but in differing ways, there was also a wonderful imploring
nature to this piece, that the breath taking strings of Sadow brought to the table
beautifully, and indeed danced with Kopp’s magical guitar with ease.
I always adore songs about rivers, they are, or were a huge
passion of mine, having spent so many years in, on, and around them. Here on As the River Runs, the partnership on
Kopp and Sadow blooms like an early abundant April morning, the guitar of Kopp
manifests its finest work on this cheer filled musical narrative, one of
positivity and vibrational freedom as we flow with pleasure down the river of
life’s rich pattern.
On To Speak of Love
we have a creation of an entirely different colour, the strings of Sadow move
around Kopp’s crafted performance, to bring us a truly heart felt musical
portrayal in fine style. There is a flowing movement here that is also deeply
compelling, and the structure of this arrangement is cleverly orchestrated to
bring us something meaningful and sincere to enjoy.
I had these the other night, Pins and Needles, however this seriously is a wonderful moment of
fun, and a symbiotic moment of energy, one that flows from its boundaries like
a flower eager to burst into life at the first feel of a spring sun. The power
and performance here by both artists manifests something creatively sun kissed
and happy for us all to enjoy.
Our penultimate piece was also a personal favourite of mine
and apart from having a sublime title called Behind the Waterfall; we see a very classy performance by Kopp on
guitar that drifts some amazing guitar across the radius of our minds eye.
There is an interesting interplay here between the two artists, one that could
very well have created a traditional folk styled ethic that will be remembered
for eons.
To conclude this simply marvellous release we go to a
composition called Space Chatter, a
totally different style for us to enjoy now, and a very surprising and exciting
end to the album. Almost funky at times, with elements of several genres all
popping into the mix; here we have a final offering that is a breath taking and
exciting as the day is new, and a fantastic way to leave the album, with a ball
of energy that is so very undeniable.
Out of the Mist by Tim Sadow & Mike Kopp is an album that you miss at your own
peril, here within lies a positive sphere of vibrant music that will lift you
from your blues, within each track you will find a partnership of a collective
nature that fits so naturally like hands do in gloves, and thus you will bring
yourselves no less than 9 tracks of some of those most intuitive and addictive
instrumental music that your ever likely to find.
Where can I hear it?
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