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Review by JW August 12, 2003
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I bought this SACD because ML's recordings on Red Rose Music were highly thought of - sonically speaking that is. Most of the stuff he brought out is audiophile nonsense and self-agrandization in my view, but I did hear about this nice guitar recording by Eliot Fisk. When I had the opportunity to get it for 9 bucks I thought it a good time to try it.
Like the other reviewer I was pleasantly surprised. The guitar playing is sensitive and articulate. I would caution the casual listener though as this is an entire disc by 'one man and his acoustical guitar'. You gotta love it, as they say. But it's beautifully recorded, tape hiss and all, and it's just beautiful music. Would I have bought it at full price? I don't think so, but that does not detract from the other comments made by me and the previous reviewer.
Jw
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Review by jbcortes May 10, 2003
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Having never heard of Eliot Fisk, I was a little worried as a classical music lover to get another one of those "audiophile" records when I bought this SACD. Well it's artistically a great, great surprise. Eliot Fisk is an amazing guitar player, he obviously plays with his soul and this is obvious all through the record. Those who like Hopkinson Smith on the lute should love Eliot Fisk.
Sound is first rate, the guitar is sweet yet very clear. And although the analogue tape's hiss is audible, this is for once a transfer that fully benefits from the DSD technology. Obviously, the recording would have been even better as a native DSD recording, but that doesn't prevent me from giving 5 stars to the sonics. Mark Levinson has done a great job here.
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