LOU MAXWELL TAYLOR

Lou Maxwell Taylor biography
Although somewhat categorisable as being in the singer-songwriter territory the music and project has a very independent expression. It's good to realize that this goes (way) beyond this definition, in the same way as the early works of Peter Hamill. The reference I made here is because Lou Maxwell Taylor has a similar rich expression of multi-instrumentation and arrangements that reveals a good deal of fantasy colouring. Also the singing has variation ("Lost Lake",..) and is very descriptive. I find it brilliant. Also Peter Hamill sang in a similar way with a perfect balance of story telling, emotion, theatrical expressiveness. The accompaniment is in a very individual way progressive. The front cover painting (by Peter Sis) is a good choice and describes the mood perfectly, with attention for the detail. I have rarely heard anything like this, with enough fantasy richness, since the seventies. Also the use of the Korg M1 provides rich colours (I especially like the Korg instrumental "News of the flood" and the accompaniment on various tracks). Participating on this recording : Michael Masley, Radim Zenkl, Barry Cleveland, Dan Reiter. Recommended to those who liked already Peter Hamill.

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