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by Dave Stringer
***3/4
The album CD Brink is a combination
of rock, folk and jazz all interwoven with Eastern musical
tonalities and lyrics. With the support of musician friends,
Dave Stringer utilizes an udu, tamborua and dumbek for percussion,
with santoor, sarangi, harmonium, flute and cello for melodies.
There are eleven songs on Brink. This album is an extension
of Dave Stringer's spiritual quest. He sings with true introspection
of love, life purpose, and the higher Self. Even on the first
listening, his sincerity shines through. There are moments
of hearing him sing that the sounds of Stringer's soul reaches
through his voice to stir sameness in this listener. This
is especially noticeable in the song "Corpse Waiting
To Happen," which probably relates to "who is dragging
around this decaying body," a question to be explored
in meditation that comes out of the Hindu traditions. Some
of the lyrics are sung in Sanskrit, immediately followed by
singing the English interpretation, verse by verse. Other
songs are almost straight-up American rock, such as "Checking
the Arithmetic," "The Homing Instinct," and
"Satellite Sky." This album is an intriguing exploration
both in musical styles and lyrical meanings. It can be ordered
from Valley Entertainment, 333 West 52 St., New York, NY 10019.
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