Stand Together (5/18/2010) add to cart
- Harper
"With a musical approach that is as distinctive as it gets. He pairs his articulate vocals and razor sharp harmonica acumen with adept facility on the didgeridoo. It's haunting, enveloping drones, interwoven with backbeat-driven grooves, create a provocative and fascinating tapestry like no other."
- Music Connection
"Blues vocalist and harmonica wizard, Harper, has been regarded as one of the very best on his instrument. His soulful voice is much more refined than raw, charming in many ways but still tough as nails. He's also come into his own as a songwriter."
- AllMusic
"Harper has written and arranged some of the most soulful, blues-rock filled music I've heard in quite some time. The man can blow a harp like no body's business."
- No Depression
Harmonica wizard and part rhythmic explorer, Harper is a fiery artist who blurs the lines between rock, blues, soul, and world music. His latest Blind Pig release, Stand Together, is the most artistically realized CD Harper has ever written. The self-produced album marks the first time Harper has recorded a CD using his Michigan-based touring band, Midwest Kind, a collaboration that pays several dividends. For one, he was able to go deeper into the song arrangements, incorporating some of the interplay of their live performances. And his close relationship with his band members enabled him to craft exactly what he envisioned his songs to be. Though Harper has already been acknowledged as an exemplary composer, his current songwriting has matured and his messages have become more powerful. The greater confidence and polish that come as a result of his non-stop touring schedule have only enhanced his considerable skills as a singer and harmonica player. And his proficiency as a didgeridoo player has increased dramatically since picking up the instrument in 2004. Tracks: 4. Love = Peace = Freedom 6. No Problem 9. Chill Out 10. Take These Arms 11. What Are You Gonna Do 12. Damn Shame
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