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Phil Dirt - Reverb Central
PO Box 7240, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-7240 USA
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TyrskyKitarat - Heads Or Tails 
**** / *****
It's been a while since TyrskyKitarat
issued a CD, and it seems well worth the wait. This CD is full of original
instrumentals that will please. It's a blend of surf and other styles, but
is very much dominated by the surf. Creative structures and engaging
arrangements make this a good bet.
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Picks: Hong Kong, Metkis,
Topeno, T-Board, Annina's Ballad, Xplosio, Slow Gun, For A While
Hong Kong ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
A long pick slide launches a beautifully reverb surf instro that's very
appealing. Muted reverbed charm, a bouncy and catchy melody riff, and real
charm. This is superb!
NEA ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
"NEA" moves slowly in a romantic reverb symphony of
fluid charm. The Leslie is hard panned in stereo at levels that overcome the
guitar melody, but looking past the mix, this is a lovely song.
Metkis ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Brittle surf, muted and large, glissando laden, and circular in motion.
"Metkis" is unusual, like a scale exercise set to
reverb and the curl, with string swipes and whammy. Quite cool.
Topeno ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Gentle organ and bass support a lovely long-note melody that's warm and
island visual. The silken notes flow from the middle of the picture like a
sunset in Kona. Quite lovely.
T-Board ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
A trembling slow glissando and spy jazz chords evolve into a mysterious and
sparkling sing with a charming circular melody line. The juxtaposition of the
various elements is interesting and engaging.
Annina's Ballad ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
island slide, echoed guitar, long sunset notes, and the feeling of the
islands. The bass calls to the night, and the gentle drums keep time. "Annina's
Ballad" is just that, a lovely ballad with a light heart.
Xplosio ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Spunky energy, dueling rhythm guitars, a fine lead melody riff, and a solid
rhythm section give a sense of motion and open spaces where the desert meets
the shore. Shimmering tremolo and rich reverb.
Slow Gun ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Island slide and slither, palm tree sunset, and a loose vacation image.
"Slow Gun" moves at an easy pace, carried on an
inventive riff that's a little quirky without being goofy. Very nice track!
For A While ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
This mid tempo track balances guitars off each other, one playing a lovely
progression in sparkling muted reverb, and the other playing a long decay
melody that's very scenic and seaworthy. This is one lovely track.
Shake King ()
Surf Instrumental (Stereo)
Throbbing tremolo in a bluesy progression evolves into dual guitars hard
panned playing the thing, but their different textures keeps them separated.
As the song evolves their lines deviate from each other. This is a unique and
compelling track that bridges surf and blues.
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