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!" # # $$ % "$ ) # "! "# # # # ) # !" # # )$ & ) & + ,, '" ) ! "& - ( ) )# . # )/* % #( )$ )!# ) # ! ' # 011 ( ) )# . # )* $$ # Rough is certainly not a word that springs to mind while listening to these 18 mostly solo guitar pieces. One is more apt to think along the lines of "contemplative" and "soothing." And if many of Bauchspies's acoustic guitar tunes sound as if they evolved from little doodles, the same can be said for the music composed by a lot of kindred spirits, including the late Michael Hedges. Bauchspies pays homage to Hedges here in spirited fashion, with the percussive "Hedge Hawk Clearing," but more often the mood is pensive or lyrical. The use of alternate tunings allows Bauchspies to take advantage of sustained tones and resonant textures, a sound occasionally augmented by violin, piano, cello, recorder, percussion and other instruments. "Grateful Hearts," which features the guitarist's wife, pianist Cindy Bauchspies, is among the more intimate collaborations, while the back-to-back pairing of the sprightly solo pieces "Day Is Done" and "Track Trestle Run" help prevent the album from succumbing to New Age-ish fatigue (The same can be said for the swift yet blues-tinged instrumental "Seven More Miles.") With a distinct flair for guitar portraiture, Bauchspies caps the album with three evocative vignettes: "Atlantic Mast," "Soldier's Parting" and "Chesapeake." Doodles they're not. " # !" # 2 )# # $ 3 4) " # ' )! # !" # ( " # & )! 3 )$ # )' " ) $ $! 5 6 ## 6 !! )$ $ ) ) # "( )# ) )$ ) 4 & ' ( )! & # ) 3 # # " ## 4 * "Rough little guitar doodles" -- that's how Todd Bauchspies describes the contents of his new CD "Above the Rain." He's being modest. " & & ' ( $' #* $$ ' # $ ## ) (& ) # ) # "( )# ' ( )! ) # )) & "& $ # ( # #* $$ & ' ( $ ) " )$ & ' ( $ )"( " # ( 4 # $ ) )) & )$* . )" && # ! "& )$ 4 ' 2 )$ ) # %" 7 )!# ) 2 6 )! ' ) )7 )) & 80 # 7 )) & ( $ ) "37 )) & $ ) & " 7 " $ 2 9 #& # 2 " && In the tradition of Michael Hedges and Al Pettaway, Todd Bauchspies plays with inspiration and conviction. 'Above the Rain' is full of beautiful melodies that take the listener on a musical experience that is peaceful and spiritual. 'Above the Rain', the new release from Todd Bauchspies, is an instrumental guitar album that will remind you of how, in the proper hand, the instrument can define a range of emotions. Happy, mournful and playful, Todd does it all very well. Fans of acoustic instrumental guitar music will find a lot to like on 'Above the Rain' the new release from Todd Bauchspies. Eighteen original songs that showcase a talented guitar player and composer. Marble Halls Music - www.marblehallsmusic.com - 794 Windgate Drive, Annapolis, MD 410-626-7953 - Fax: 410-990-9052 - [email protected] (" ) ): 7 9 #& # # 7 $ )# ) $ $ )*