Release Date: May
18, 2018
Label: Independent
I have become accustomed to the acoustic recordings of Eric
and have always enjoyed them. The arrival of an all-electric album came as a
surprise. I know the man is a very talented purveyor of the six-string so I
looked forward to hearing this offering called Electric Spirit.
With his deep commitment to the music and his surroundings
that mother earth provides, Eric derives great inspiration. His playing is
heartfelt and meaningful to those who believe in cherishing and protecting our
environment. After all, what do we have without our precious earth were humans
and all living things can thrive? I am with him in his beliefs and the
importance of sending the message continually. This what he does as an artisan
and advocate of the environment.
Electric
Spirit is only different in musical approach, not subject matter.
I think I was more than ready to hear Eric play some electric guitar. His tone
is as sweet as honey and his picking as sharp as a razor blade ready for its
first shave. Picture that analogy and then listen to the music, you will
understand.
What you will hear on Electric
Spirit is an eclectic mixture of genres all fusing together to make for a
multicultural musical experience. There are blues, country, and rock or more
appropriately for some ears, Americana. Whatever you want to call it, it’s all
of those performed with a touch of glass and high-end production that any
guitar aficionado could produce.
This music runs deep like “Big River,” “Oh’ Shenandoah” and
“The Train of Thought” (interesting play on words). The tracks he composed and
performed are just sparkling with spirit and good energy. I really appreciated
the way Eric took all of his influences and some classic tunes and made them
his own, like “Amazing Grace” and “Over The Rainbow.”
Those graceful and well-placed guitars lined just set me at
ease and all my worry and stress just melted away. It was like the sweet
surrender of my soul to the music and the reward was a deep satisfaction and
abiding respect for the artist and his music. It was like every note rang true
and resonated with me. That is my personal journey and everyone will have their
own story to tell, once they hear this great music.
Eric Tingstad is a great musician and I love the fact that
he decided to stretch out and give his listeners another side of his artistry
to enjoy on Electric Spirit.
5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
April 25, 2018
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Tracks:
01. Electric City
02. French Quarter
03. Oh’ Shenandoah
04. Bessie
05. Amazing Grace
06. There’s More
07. South To Carolina
08. Big River
09. Key West
10. Flamingo Club
11. The Train of Thought
12. Over The Rainbow
Tracks:
01. Electric City
02. French Quarter
03. Oh’ Shenandoah
04. Bessie
05. Amazing Grace
06. There’s More
07. South To Carolina
08. Big River
09. Key West
10. Flamingo Club
11. The Train of Thought
12. Over The Rainbow
