Book of Changes

Description: Book of Changes Product Description Book of Changes, the new album by Guy Blakeslee as ENTRANCE, is a poetic song cycle about the seasons of the heart, tracing an emotional journey through longing and emptiness to peace and redemption. The record achieves a seamless melding of the personal, political and philosophical, a vibrant document of an artist hitting a creative stride and discovering an expansive new sound. The adventurously produced collection of songs is reminiscent of Townes Van Zandts ruminative lyricism and the gypsy flavored orchestral explorations of Arthur Lee and Love, uniquely channeled through Blakeslees 21st Century approach to the spiritual dimensions of American songwriting in a way that gives an old form new power. Book of Changes was written and recorded by Blakeslee over the course of a restless year of travel, touring and transformation. The album took shape in 11 different studios in Los Angeles and London, produced by Blakeslee and mixed by multi-instrumentalist David Vandervelde (Father John Misty, Jay Bennett) at Elliott Smiths New Monkey Studios in Van Nuys, California. Additional mixing came from Chris Coady (Future Islands, Cass McCombs) who lent his talents to the song Always the Right Time. Grammy nominated engineer Sarah Register (David Bowie, The Shins) mastered Book of Changes. On the new recording, Blakeslee is joined by several very talented friends including longtime collaborator Paz Lenchantin (Pixies, Silver Jews) and percussionist Frank Lenz (Pedro the Lion, The Weepies) as well as vocalists Jessica Tonder and Lael Neale and the drummers Derek James and Will Scott. The accompanying art by critically acclaimed artist Amanda Charchian captures Blakeslee with freshly blossomed orchids. Strings, pianos, xylophones, bells and dreamy female voices swirl around fluid basslines and fingerpicked acoustic guitars. At the heart of these songs is a voice, which holds an intensity of emotion that can only come from the depths of the soul. From the devotional pop of Always the Right Time and the western bolero of Id Be A Fool through the stark blues of The Avenue and the dark romantic flamenco of Molly, Blakeslees singing carries the narrative with heart-stopping force. Each unfolding chapter touches a new emotional nerve, from the Nancy & Lee style sway of Winter Lady and the apocalyptic film noir piano dirge Leaving California to the anthemic album closer Revolution Eyes, which dissolves in a stormy melt of piano and bells as the listener is swept away on an ecstatic wave of liberation and joy. While at moments the ghost of rock n roll is invoked, for the most part this is something more fragile and ethereal; music from a half-remembered dream, strange and familiar at the same time. When asked about the impetus for the new sound and style, Blakeslee replied: I desperately wanted to get back to the essential nature of SONG - as opposed to a track... Most music that is rele Review Book of Changes is refreshingly exposed and intimate, as if Blakeslee has found a lingua franca for writing when it really matters. --- Pitchfork Book of Changes charms even in its bleakest moments. --- Mojo A gorgeously melancholy sonic tapestry...Book of Changes signals an extraordinary new chapter in Blakeslee's already storied creative evolution --- Magnet Fast and Free Shipping You're already purchasing the item. Why pay additional for shipping, especially slow shipping? We get your order shipped out within 1-business day and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Competitive Pricing With our dynamic pricing model, our prices are always competitive. Our prices are some of the lowest that you will find on the internet. Rest assured that you're getting a good deal when purchasing with us. 30-day Money Back Guarantee We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. If you're unhappy with the product for any reason, you may return it back for your money-back or a replacement within 30 days. No questions asked!

Price: 29.4 USD

Location: Owensboro, Kentucky

End Time: 2024-11-27T21:08:36.000Z

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