tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199327163012873402.post5647614700890190572..comments2023-06-09T08:04:57.745-04:00Comments on Bill's Prog Blog: REVIEW: Barr - Skogsbo is the PlaceBill K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15307060382874039990noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199327163012873402.post-33264019720614049392008-11-06T09:43:00.000-05:002008-11-06T09:43:00.000-05:00Thanks :-)I think there is something to be said fo...Thanks :-)<BR/><BR/>I think there is something to be said for bands that work on exploring the domains of light and shadow. There is so much that can be done with contrasting mood that can be every bit as intense and the most grandiose display of instrumental wizardry...sometimes even more intense.Bill K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15307060382874039990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199327163012873402.post-82892710607571318562008-11-06T09:40:00.000-05:002008-11-06T09:40:00.000-05:00this is gorgeous music - we went to sweden and saw...this is gorgeous music - we went to sweden and saw these guys live, supporting iron and wine. they were perfect. this review is spot-on. gentle soothing melodies, beautiful orchestration and playing, and vocals that yearn and pull but never moan or shout. cheers, rosie and matt, fallen leaves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2199327163012873402.post-31480823095008315152008-10-26T19:57:00.000-04:002008-10-26T19:57:00.000-04:00Windham Hill CDs do the same thing to me...('Angel...Windham Hill CDs do the same thing to me...('Angels' / 'Romance').<BR/>George Winston material can, too, check him out.<BR/>I've found some really good "samplers" out there, too, in bargin bins at Meijer or K-Mart or wherever, that really suprise me or relax me. Call it New Age; but, I'm not into the CDs you see out there all about nature sounds or whatever.<BR/>Yes, music can really help the weary mind, or whatever state you're in there's probably some music out there for you. But now that I'm older, 47, music isn't as important to me as it used to be, but I still love it, perform and play it. I'm not giving up on it. Just imagine how music will be in heaven if there is one.<BR/>PS. And folks do all kinds of things with music on in the background: work, love, etc.<BR/>GaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com