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Darren Lock : Sows' Ears & Silk Purses
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Five years of work in one 4-CD set featuring 100% instrumental music spanning ambient, acoustic, electronica, rock, reggae and world music.
Genre: Rock: Instrumental Rock
Release Date: 2004
Sows' Ears & Silk Purses
Darren Lock
Record Label: Little Lemon Records
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Fade In 1:25 Album Only
2. Vertical Slide 1:49 Album Only
3. Today and Tomorrow 3:31 Album Only
4. So Long 3:10 Album Only
5. Jolly Good Mood Music 2:48 Album Only
6. Now 2:27 Album Only
7. Let's Not Forget 3:00 Album Only
8. The Return of Carter 3:49 Album Only
9. Lost on the Wind 2:40 Album Only
10. Simon's Song 3:26 Album Only
11. The Forever Waltz 2:07 Album Only
12. Just a Man 1:32 Album Only
13. The Road Never Ends 3:12 Album Only
14. Fade Out 1:19 Album Only
15. Sea Shimmer (Wedding Theme) 4:46 Album Only
16. Star of India 3:06 Album Only
17. Stream of Thoughts 4:40 Album Only
18. Interlude 1:57 Album Only
19. Slow Waves, Always Returning 5:59 Album Only
20. The Air-Conditioned Digital Nightmare 2:46 Album Only
21. Regiment 4:07 Album Only
22. Where There's Life 3:41 Album Only
23. Up on the Hill 4:01 Album Only
24. Heavy on the Magick 3:04 Album Only
25. Loops & Scales [Part One] 4:53 Album Only
26. Which Way to Go 2:54 Album Only
27. Join the Chain 4:32 Album Only
28. Loops & Scales [Part Two] 4:50 Album Only
29. Ducks & Drakes 1:14 Album Only
30. Sparrowhawk 4:42 Album Only
31. On the Wing 2:55 Album Only
32. Journey of the Grey Goose 5:21 Album Only
33. In the Storm 2:58 Album Only
34. Swallows' Rest 2:56 Album Only
35. Start 2:57 Album Only
36. 6s and 7s 3:22 Album Only
37. Sahara 3:39 Album Only
38. A Cool Breeze 2:50 Album Only
39. At the Temple 3:52 Album Only
40. Sort It Out 4:43 Album Only
41. Fireside Dreaming 2:35 Album Only
42. Starshine Falling 2:51 Album Only
43. An Awkward Phase 3:16 Album Only
44. Acoustique 3:17 Album Only
45. Reflections 0:46 Album Only
46. Finish [Working Backwards] 3:35 Album Only
47. Chinese Whispers 3:55 Album Only
48. The Silver Spring [Part One] 4:03 Album Only
49. Barnacle Bill 1:07 Album Only
50. Humdrummed [Droned] 3:56 Album Only
51. Money for Old Rope 4:59 Album Only
52. The Silver Spring [Part Two] 2:56 Album Only
53. Blue Jam 2:34 Album Only
54. No Return - featuring Tower of Guilt 5:59 Album Only
55. Sloppy Joe 4:25 Album Only
56. Touched by the King 7:57 Album Only
57. Into the Fire 3:34 Album Only
58. The Last Straw 2:52 Album Only
59. Big Calm'¦ 2:01 Album Only
60. ...with Diamonds 2:55 Album Only
61. By This River 3:01 Album Only
62. Dreamout 2:24 Album Only
63. Ragamuffin 3:59 Album Only
64. Spanish Fly 2:56 Album Only
65. The Cocksucker Blues 2:48 Album Only
66. Trumpster 3:23 Album Only
67. Spaced 3:11 Album Only
68. Inferno 3:19 Album Only
69. The Path to Redemption 5:31 Album Only
70. Shard of Indecision 4:13 Album Only
71. Return to Blue 9:55 Album Only
72. 12-String Dream 4:41 Album Only
73. Around and Around 15:30 Album Only
74. Nest of Vipers 6:31 Album Only
75. A Hope in the Dark 3:24 Album Only
76. One Brain 4:10 Album Only
77. Fields of HaSharon 3:31 Album Only
78. Ascension 2:31 Album Only
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Album Notes

This is a 4-CD retrospective of the music I have been recording between 1998 and 2003. Encompassing many different styles, many different equipment configurations, it charts how one person can develop musically over a 5-year period.

The first three CDs in the collection features out-and-out instrumental music. It's hard to define the style as I don't think my music particularly sounds like anyone, so take your time to check out the sound clips. The performances and musical ideas on these CDs gradually improve over time and you can hear how my music develops.

The final CD is a compilation of all my soundscaped ambient pieces. This is a 60 minute mix of soundscapes created using my guitar rig over the same period of time. Imagine what Robert Fripp does with his guitar and you can guess what I am doing with my own soundscape music. All the performances here were recorded live with no overdubs.

This collection spans 4-CDs and gives you four hours of music to experience.

Enjoy!

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Sometimes this item is out of stock due to its popularity, so I would like you to draw your attention to my other 4-disc compilation called "God Pays Debts Without Money" - musically it is light years ahead of "Sows' Ears" and, to be honest, I'd rather you buy that as well. So give me your money! :-)

http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/darrenlock4

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Do you want to get some free music delivered straight to your PC? Are you part of the iPod generation? Do you love podcasts? If the answer is yes to any of those, check out my regular podcasts. Below is the RSS feed, so paste it into your news feed reader and my latest demos and podcasts sent down your pipe.

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REVIEWS

Has the hypnotic feel of NEU and the playfulness of ENO.
author: Chris Leibrecht
                            
I just finished listening to "Sow" for the second time. I'd like to congratulate you on your stunning efforts. Your music has the hypnotic feel of NEU and the playfulness of ENO. You've created tracks that gently envelop the listener in sound sculptures that are both active and meditative. A truly magnificent accomplishment!

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Best bargain I've come across
author: Don Spiller
                            
I am very pleased with the set. Very interesting and
entertaining. Plus, couldn't beat the price. I think it was the best bargain I've come acrossed in regards to music.

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More guitar notes per dollar than any other CD!
author: Brian
                            
At 4+ hours for $10, this thing is the ultimate bargain for enthusiasts of tasteful, intelligent electric guitar playing.  It's all over the map stylistically, of varying but never terrible recording quality, and all quite pleasantly listenable with moments of brilliance.

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GREAT BUY - BETTER OWN
author: staticmerry
                            
AMAZING package! Well presented. Value for money. 4 disk set means your to find the musical ark of DARREN LOCK, from start to today, smoothly polished.

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