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An Evening With
Tony Levin
Featuring Jerry Marotta,
Larry Fast and Jesse Gress
Date:
April 14, 2002
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
Tickets:
On Sale Now
$18 Adv/$20 Door
Gen Admission
Age Restrictions:
6 and over.
Kitchen:
Open
Seating: Seated |
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A review of Tony Levin's most recent album,
"Pieces of the Sun."
Best known as a legendary sideman behind such rock greats as John
Lennon, James Taylor, and Paul Simon
— as well as a member of King Crimson
and the Peter Gabriel band — the
bassist has brought his throbbing bass genius into a solo, neo-fusion context.
While touring with his band in 2000, Levin wowed audiences around the country,
and fans clamored for an album with the group. This is the result: an intense,
highly dynamic, and mood-swinging (read: eclectic) group of tunes à
la Crimson to contemporary instrumental to soundscapes of galactic proportions
as only Levin could imagine.
In its seven-minute span, the opening track introduces the concept of highs
and lows; the first few minutes may remind the listener of Jimi
Hendrix on speed, but then the tune takes a folksy, acoustic guitar-driven
detour; it's schizophrenic but loads of fun. "Geronimo" is a densely
percussive mix of blistering fusion and melodic corporate rock. "Aquafin"
is lighthearted and folksy, with a Celtic lilt, while the previously unreleased,
Gabriel-written "Dog One" returns listeners to experimental art
rock with a vocal chant counting dogs behind a wall of guitar and bass.
Some pieces get a little longwinded in their attempt to be esoteric, such
as the title track, which varies tempos and moods throughout even as the
powerful drumbeats drive the tune along. Best enjoyed by hardcore rockers
and fusion-lovers, and of course musicians who worship great energy and
technique. — Jonathan Widran, AMG |
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