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Don Conoscenti
Paradox of Grace
Genres: Folk, Jazz, Pop

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. molly
2. paradox of grace
3. red man sky
4. the other side
5. the burren (instrumental)
6. texas moon
7. intro / vigilante man (woody guthrie)
8. drink another round (d conoscenti, e paul, c nekvinda)
9. only the truth
10. all in time
11. beautiful valley

CD Details

All Artists: Don Conoscenti
Title: Paradox of Grace
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Cogtone Records
Release Date: 7/3/2001
Genres: Folk, Jazz, Pop
Style: Traditional Folk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 783707345321

Synopsis

Album Description

this album features a unique acoustic production. the acoustic instruments are layered with electric guitars, didgeridoo, pan pipes, native flutes, banjo, bass, drums and percussion. aside from seven drum tracks provided by billy braatz, don plays everything on this album. backing vocals are provided by ellis paul' distinctive tenor. don and ellis are known for thier chemictry and vocal blend. the standout song on this album is "the other side" which recieved airplay nationwide on public radio and especially on wfuv in new york city following the september 11 attacks in 2001.

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CD Reviews

Chimera!

Mark A. Douglas | 10/17/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Don Conoscenti is an amazing performer, an outstanding songwriter, and an important voice to be heard right now. His message, which is repeated throughout this album, is simple: let your spirit guide you to where you need to be. But caveat emptor: he passes this message along without coming across as 'new age-y,' or too un-ironic, or too elfin in purpose. There is deep spirit within these songs. "The Other Side" gives us healing, "Paradox of Grace" gives us truth, "All in Time" give us patience, and "Vigilante Man" gives us a sense of the past. Joined by Ellis Paul (soon to be a household name all over again) for many backing vocals, their voices mixing in a marvelous harmony, Don Con plays something like at least fifteen instruments on the album (I say at least because the credits at times us plurals and words like 'various' that tend to throw off an actual count). This is music to dance with and to, music to muse by, music to sing with, and music that will grab your knees and reach inside spiralling up to your shoulders, enwrapping your heart and brain, meshing everything together for a five-speed experience. Listen. Learn. Be still."