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On Stirred, Robert Condon offers an intoxicating brew of guitar wizardry on a contemporary instrumental album. New Age, smooth-jazz, blues, rock, and world-music influences abound in this music. Condon's guitar work is lyrically melodic -- and filled with sass. Whether acoustic or electric, Condon's fluid mastery of the instrument illuminates each track with easy, graceful wit. Craig Chaquico and Russ Freeman are two guitarists who are similar compositionally; their fans will feel right at home with Stirred. In addition to guitar, Condon plays bass, John Marsden handles keyboards and programming, and several musicians offer drums and percussion. Vibrant, cohesive and passionate, Stirred is an exquisite gift for discerning listeners, who will appreciate music that shines both with headphones and as background. For those customers interested in contemporary, instrumental, guitar-based melodies that linger, be sure to recommend Stirred. - Steve Ryals |
A highly recommended sonic feast for the ears that not only ages like fine wine with each listen but also spans a broad stylistic repertoire from tuneful ballad's to kick butt grooves. Turn up the heat and get "Stirred", this is a five star recipe from a master chef with an incredible palette of tasty ear candy. - BEAR - Host/Producer New Age Sampler, |
"The natural world breathes through this music. It's world music touched by jazz, blues, and the occasional Latin beat. Condon's guitar and Marsden's piano sing beautifully together." - Jennifer Layton, indie-music.com |
"I enjoyed the CD. Being mostly a rock drummer, I love to listen to music that lets me relax. I find myself turning to classical music because the the " Jazz " mellow stuff usually sounds like elevator music. This was not like that. It was played and produced very well." - Liberty DeVitto - Drummer (Billy Joel) |
"It's wonderful. The music is great!" - Ricky Van Shelton |
"... a beatiful instrumental guitar journey that certainly was recorded for the thoughtful and discriminating listeners of the world. The ten songs all contain singable and melodic-filled lines, with rhythmic and soulful percussive treatment. Albums like this are what smooth jazz and adult contemporary programmers will fill their playlists with -- if they're wise." - Kayonne Riley, General Manager, WUCF/NPR Jazz 89.9, Orlando |
"Robert Condon's album, Stirred, draws on Worldwide influences to entice the listener in and allows them to escape. The guitar motifs weave an interesting selection of rhythmic ideas. Some of the writing is evocative of Andreas Vollenweider at his creative peak. - Charlie Morgan, Drummer (Sir Elton John, Tina Turner,
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"There is no doubt that it's very pleasurable to immerse oneself completely into the CD... Each of the 10 cuts stands out on it's own, particularly during the guitar solos, which collectively melt the heart and stir the senses of any avid acoustic guitar buff." - Tamara Drew, Music Journalist |
"This CD is not easy to classify: it has elements of jazz, pop, folk and new age. However, what is easy to say is that the music is excellent. You will not be dissapointed by the music on this CD." - Brian Waltz, CDBaby Customer |
"awesome guitar work and strong compositions make for a great instrumental CD" - Sunset Music |