Los Angeles Guitar Quartet - LAGQ
Review by Derek Wood
The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet's self-titled album, LAGQ, is a breathtaking display of virtuosity, musicianship, and creativity. The quartet, comprising John Dearman, William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, and Matthew Greif, showcase their individual and collective talents on this album, which features a mix of classical, folk, and contemporary music.
The album opens with "Fandango," a fiery and intricate piece that highlights the quartet's technical prowess and rhythmic energy. From there, the album takes the listener on a journey through a diverse range of musical styles and moods, from the hauntingly beautiful "El Arpa del Guerrero" to the playful and whimsical "Little Wing."
One of the standout tracks on the album is "The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote," a multi-movement suite that tells the story of Cervantes' famous character through a series of musical vignettes. The quartet's ability to convey the humor, pathos, and drama of the story through their playing is truly impressive.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Mysteríous Habitats | 3:16 | |
| Fiesta: II. Tarantella | 4:27 | |
| Gongan, for 4 guitars | ||
| Mysterious Habitats, for guitar | ||
| A Furiosa (Maxixe) | 3:46 | |
| La fiesta de la tirana | ||
| Fiesta: I. la Fiesta de la Tirana | 2:36 | |
| Introduction | ||
| Gongan | 3:53 | |
| Tarantella | ||
| African Suite \ | 2:3 | |
| Klezmer Dances: I. Introduction | 1:43 | |
| The Yellow Cake Revíew, Farewell to Stromness (excerpt) | 4:18 | |
| Djembe, for guitar quartet, (2nd movement of "African Suite") | ||
| A Furiosa, for 4 guitars | ||
| I. La Fiesta De La Tirana | 2:37 | |
| Passage | 9:20 | |
| Mbira, for guitar quartet, (1st movement of "African Suite") | ||
| I. Introduction | 1:44 | |
| Kojo-No-Tsuki | 3:50 | |
| Dredlocked | 2:42 | |
| III. Freilachs (Medley) | 3:40 | |
| Freilachs (Medley) | ||
| Harumi~Dredlocked | ||
| Mbira | 2:03 | |
| Djembe | 3:17 | |
| Muir Woods | 4:48 | |
| Dredlocked (from \ | 2:41 | |
| Muir Woods, for guitar | ||
| Spain | 4:16 | |
| Terkis (Der Yid in Yerushalayim) | ||
| Klezmer Dances: II. Terkish (Der Yid In Yerushalayim) | 2:41 | |
| Spain, for voice | ||
| Kojo-no-Tsuki | 3:49 | |
| II. Tarantella | 4:27 | |
| Farewell To Stromness | 4:18 | |
| Passage, for guitar quartet | ||
| African Suite | ||
| Klezmer Dances: III. Freilachs (Medley) | 3:40 | |
| Kojo No Tsuki (Moon over Ruined Castle), for koto | ||
| Klezmer Dances (Traditional) | ||
| A Furíosa (Maxixe) | 3:45 | |
| II. Terkish (Der Yid In Yerushalayim) | 2:41 | |
| Fiesta (Based On Horacio Salinas's Compostions For "Inti Illimani") | ||
| Mysterious Habitats | 3:16 |
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Catalog Numbers
- ASK 60274
- 429670
- SK 60274
Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Album
- Promo
- Club Edition
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Manufactured For | BMG Direct |
| Licensed To | BMG Direct |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Clarinet | Leo Chelyapov (tracks: 8) |
| Engineer | Ellen Fitton |
| Flute | Jim Walker (tracks: 15) |
| Percussion | Tim Timmermans (tracks: 2, 15) |
| Producer | Grace Row |
| Sampona | Ara Tokatlian (tracks: 11) |
| Shakuhachi | Masakazu Yoshizawa (tracks: 12) |
Notes
- Recorded at Ocean Way Recording Studio 1, Hollywood, CA on October 28-31, 1997.
- For Promotion Only Not For Sale printed on the disc.
- Made in Austria
Barcodes
Barcode: 5 099706 0274423About Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Name Vars
- L.A. Guitar Quartet
- LAGQ
- Los Angeles Guitar Quartett
- The Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Members
- Scott Tennant
- Andrew York
- William Kanengiser
- John Dearman
- Matthew Greif
Summary by Derek Wood
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