Dave Isaacs
Prodigal Son
© 2003 D. Isaacs (823163004520)
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A musical parable, literate and soulful, drawing from deep and diverse roots across the spectrum of American music.
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Recorded in Nashville and New York with a cast of guest musicians including fiddle virtuoso Peter Hyrka (Gypsy Hombres) and steel guitar wizard John Widgren (Victoria Shaw, Western Caravan, Commander Cody & his Lost Planet Airmen), Prodigal Son's nine songs on themes of relationships, family, and redemption range in tone from exuberant rockers to haunting, classically-influenced chamber folk. Isaacs' resonant baritone voice is complemented and supported throughout by his formidable instrumental prowess on acoustic steel- and nylon-string guitars, electric guitar, and mandolin.
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Dave Isaacs is a classically-trained guitarist who has melded the technical expertise of his past very structured musical study with the originality, freedom and creativity of roots rock and other influences. Prodigal Son, his debut solo release, showcases his talented writing, singing, and guitar performance.
-Stereo Times
"A heady brew of styles and textures..... Prodigal Son is a thought-provoking collection of well-crafted songs, from an artist capable of painting from a wide musical palette."
-John Einarson, author of Desperados: The Roots Of Country-Rock
"Dave Isaacs is a talented songwriter and guitarist.....
Prodigal Son shows a confident artist at work."
-All Music Guide
"Dave Isaacs is a breath of fresh air in a cynical world...
he writes songs we all wish we could, about the universals that affect us all."
-Dave Stratton, Music Director, WQBR-FM, State College, PA
"Whatever pieces of the pop spectrum [Isaacs] selects from, he displays a genuine gift for songcraft....Prodigal Son is an impressively multifaceted offering."
-Shaun Dale, Cosmik Reviews
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- author: a. haft
diferent,witty, touching and well played. i really liked it.
American roots rock!
author: Laura T Lynch of Kweevak.comThis nine-track collection is a reflective look at relationships and redemption. Dynamic arrangements feature dynamic guitar work complemented with the fiddle, steel and the mandolin. Subtle solid beats and varied musical styles add to the fullness and diversity of Prodigal Son. A mixture of moods is captured on this CD from gentle instrumentals to down home rockers. The opening song 'Isabella' is a soulful bluesy story sung in David's rich baritone voice. First class instrumentation and passionate playing add to the touching tone of the tune. 'Never Giving Up' has funky textures juxtaposed with graceful guitar work. It is a cornucopia of unique sounds and top-notch musicianship. The closer is a vivid instrumental called 'Elegy' showcasing classical guitars accented with subtle strings, a magical combination. David Isaacs' shines brightly on his solo release!