Search - Richard Hunter :: The Act of Being Free in One Act

Recorded in 1994, The Act of Being Free in One Act is a virtuosic performance that Kim Field, author of the standard reference work "Harmonicas, Harps, and Heavy Breathers," calls "one of the most unique collections of harmonica recordings unveiled in recent years." Field goes on to say, "Richard Hunter has once again placed the 'people's instrument'in its original role as a portable, self-contained orchestra, but he has managed to put his own compelling ? and modern ? twist on the concept. Hunter's lyrical, precise playing; his innovative use of alternate tunings; and his taste for unusual chords make "The Act of Being Free in One Act" one of the most unique collections of harmonica recordings unveiled in recent years." Recorded and mastered entirely in the digital domain without overdubs, "The Act of Being Free in One Act" includes 14 pieces written and arranged by Hunter for unaccompanied harmonica. From the driving country fiddle-like attack of the opening "Peppermint Life," to the haunting, Debussy-influenced seascape of "Winter Sun At Nobska," the uncanny big-band sound of "Big 17," and the astonishing two-part counterpoint of "Hymn For Crow," Hunter breaks new ground in every one of these moving performances.