CRAIG EINHORN WITH SPECIAL GUEST MASON WILLIAMS: Obras

Craig Einhorn with special guest Mason Williams

Obras

© 2000 Craig Einhorn (619981044721)

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Classical Guitar in a variety of styles including Spanish, Brazilian, and Classical. Also includes four previously unreleased works of Mason Williams as well as a solo version of "Classical Gas".

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Classical Guitar CD with guest Mason Williams. Craig Einhorn has been collaborating with Mason Williams for over two years. This includes performances of his music with orchestras but also recording.

This new CD, entitled "Obras", is his most recent release and features Mason Williams as a guest performer. There are 16 cuts on the CD totaling 56 minutes. Five instrumentals are by Mason Williams including Einhorn's solo version of Classical Gas. The other 4 are previously unreleased compositions by Mason and represent some of his best work. "Obras" alternates between solo guitar and guitar with extensive accompaniment including a 15 member string orchestra, mandolins, percussion, charango, and other guitars. The strings were performed by members of the Eugene Symphony including the concert master.

Einhorn holds a Master of Classical Guitar Performance degree from Arizona State and a Bachelor of Classical Guitar Performance degree from the State University of New York. When he is not collaborating with Mason he teaches guitar for Lane Community College in Eugene, OR and performs extensively.

Craig Einhorn fans have described his CD's as keepers and "Obras" is no exception. For a complete bio and stories about being a guitar player visit the Craig Einhorn Web site; there is a link on this page.

This review of Obras appeared in the newspaper shortly after its release:

EW Review, Eugene Weekly Review Craig Einhorn Obras, Unicorn Guitarist and LCC faculty member Craig Einhorn has been a valuable recent addition to the music scene. On this delectable, Spanish-flavored album, Einhorn is abetted on many selections by local legend Mason Williams, five of whose songs, including the still-stirring "Classical Gas," appear here. But "Riding the Low Moon" and "Flamenco Lingo" by Williams are just as compelling, thanks in part to Art Maddox's lucid arrangements for an accompanying chamber ensemble composed of local luminaries, conducted by Maddox. A small group also performs on Einhorn's engaging arrangement of Vivaldi's famous lute concerto in D, with Einhorn adding Baroque-style ornaments and overdubbing guitar, mandolin (in a continuo role) and an agave drum he made himself. Einhorn's solo selections are performed with his usual precision and flair; they include an appealing contemporary Brazilian choro and contemporary Spanish and American works, including attractive originals by Maddox and by Einhorn -- a melancholy romanza. Einhorn's warm guitar makes a perfect accompaniment to a gathering around the fireplace.

Norwegian Review


Ragnar Soberg, Ostlendingen/Hamar Dagblad. Read by appr. 85.000 in south/easthern Norway
Translation

6 stars (out of 6)
Real feelings and good melodies
Craig Einhorn:
Obras
Unicorn
(Terning seks)

There is much junk on the Internet, but once in a while one shoots the golden bird. I was seeking after Mason Williams, who went right to the top with the instrumental "Classic Gas" on acoustic guitar back in 1967. "Craig Einhorn" came up, and surprising he has made "Obras" with Mason Williams as a composer on five works and a rhythm guitarist on one. Craig is from Oregon, far in the Northwest USA, and is so well educated in classic acoustic guitar, that it could very well be done, dry and boring like much academic music. "Obras" is exactly the opposite. The five compositions of Mason Williams include the beautiful "Classic Gas", without the outdated band from the original version, is the backbone of an album void of dry academic performance, but is packed with real feelings and good melodies. Craig also takes with him a very pretty version of Don McLean's "Vincent", a concerto of Vivaldi, something plain and pretty of Lawrence M. Long and Frederico Torroba, and rounds it off with his own "Romanza del Desierto"; it should last from here to eternity and some more. If you like classic guitar, try this one! You will probably not find it in the nearest record store. Neither at Statoil.
Curious? Write to EINHORN@EFN.ORG, and there you will meet the guitarist himself. That he will appreciate. By: Ragnar Søberg

Ekte følelser og gode melodier

Craig Einhorn:
Obras
Unicorn
(Terning seks)

Det er mye dritt på internett, men noen ganger skyter du gullfuglen. Jeg satt og mimret og søkte på Mason Williams, som gikk rett til topps i USA med sin instrumentalt gudsbenådede "Classical Gas" på akustisk gitar i 1967. "Craig Einhorn" kom opp, og minsanten; mannen har laget "Obras", med Mason Williams som komponist på fem låter, og rytmegitarist på en.
Craig fra Oregon langt nordvest i USA er så velutdannet på klassisk, akustisk gitar at dette kunne blitt veldig flinkt, tørt og kjedelig. "Obras" er akkurat det motsatte. De fem komposisjonene til Mason Williams - inkludert en flott "Classical Gas" uten originalversjonens noe utdaterte storband - er ryggraden på et album blottet for flinkhet, men i stedet stappfullt av ekte følelser og den gode melodien. Craig tar også med seg en nydelig versjon av Don McLeans "Vincent", en konsert av Vivaldi. noe enkelt og vakkert av Lawrence M. Long og Frederico Torroba, og runder av med sin egen "Romanza del Desierto", som burde holdt på herfra til evigheten og litt til. Hvis du er glad i klassisk gitar, prøv denne! Men du får den neppe i nærmeste platebutikk. Eller på Statoil.

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  • author: Eric coates

    Fast service with a bit of whimsy thrown in. Interesting CD, and more interesting to listen and compare with his CD "Choros" and notice how he's grown as a musician between the two. Plan to listen as part my collection for the long drive to Or. from Ne. This summer.

  • Obras
    author: Kathy Johnson

    Enjoyed the CD very much! Nice job Craig Einhorn!

  • Excellent CD.
    author: F. Marquis

    Very good choice of titles, very well recorded and played. It is a pleasure for the ears.

  • Beautiful music, excellent selection of songs.
    author: Laurie

    Very listenable and relaxing, beautiful guitar music. Very impressed.

  • Craig Einhorn & Mason Williams are fantastic!
    author: www.GreatIndieMusic.com

    Very well done! Keep up the good work!

  • Nice listen
    author: Richard Arsenault

    I found this Cd to be a nice listen. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was nice to hear classical gas with just guitar, you can hear what is being played greatly. I enjoyed all the songs on the Cd and was pleasantly surprised by the other Mason Williams compsitions. Great listen and i would recomend Craig Einhorn to friends and family.

  • Absolutely wonderful!
    author: D.W. Stevens, luthier

    Wonderful music, wonderfully arranged and played. The kind of beauty I'm always listening for but rarely hear.

  • Incredibly beautiful! A must-have CD!
    author: nancy walker

    This is the perfect CD for any occasion: listening while walking, driving, drinking, dreaming - just anytime at all. Craig's talent is apparent: his interpretations are breathtakingly haunting. I especially love his own "Romanza del Desierto" but would be hard-pressed to pick a real favorite on the CD. Chico Hot Springs, Vincent, and Allegro Giusto are simply marvelous. Superb listening! Don't leave home without it.

  • Excellent~
    author: Monica M.

    This CD is great. Love it!

  • Yes we did receive it. However the case was damaged.
    author: Jean Jenkins

    We already have the cd and this one was a gift for our son. We do enjoy it. Thanks

  • Great gift for guitarists!
    author: Larry Tam

    I liked this CD so much, I am giving it as birthday gifts for two different guitarists that I know!

  • Liked it so much, I gave it to my family for Christmas.
    author: cathy

    Obras was a gift from my mother. My husband and I liked it so much we decided to give it to his brother and sisters for Christmas. That's the highest praise I can give!

  • Craig's sensitve interpretive style travels from mind to heart to guitar
    author: Gary French

    After listening to Obras many times.. I thought my first choice of Classical Gas would automatically be my only favorite, which is orginally why I wanted to album.. But after listening to Vincent.. I can't help but sense the almost intuitive interpretation that seems to travel from mind to heart to guitar.. What a breathtaking rendition of Vincent.. Thanks Craig.. Your music is awesome..

  • Classical music by a first class artist!
    author: Jordan Lee

    Obras is among my favorite guitar CD's.The selections are all in good taste and even exceed my high standards of quality in classical guitar playing.'Vincent'is absolutely beautiful - Chet would be impressed!Deserves more than five stars.Awesome guitar playing by Mason Williams!

  • Already one of my favorite CD's!
    author: Jordan Lee

    Craig has that rare ability to comunicate his music with great passion and originality.I love his version of 'Vincent'!!!!!!!!

  • Virtuosity and Inventiveness
    author: Frank Forte

    This work by Craig Einhorn is a testimonial to his virtuosity and inventiveness as a musician, technician, guitarist and a determined human being. He deserves accolades for the production of a nearly flawless presentation of compelling and entertaining music for the "classical" guitar. The collaboration with Mason Williams and performance of his pieces is commendable. He demonstrates superior interprative skills in many avenues of the guitar repetoire. Craig strays from the ordinary and gives us a taste of many facets of the solo guitars' strenght. I loved all the pieces , but "Sons de Carillos", "Serenade for Guitar", and his own composition, "Romanza del Desiero" were my favorites. The clarity dynamics and precision of his playing are obvious in all his offerings. All said, this is a wonderful cd for all music lovers and especially for guitar enthusiasts. A warning--- don't use it for backgroud music as I am sure it will detract the listener's attention from any conversation. Frank Forte Contributing Consultant, Just Jazz Guitar Magazine

  • Playing with plenty of Heart and Musicianship
    author: Jeff Gower

    Craig's CD is a pleasure to listen to, because I hear alot of genuine heart and musicality in his playing - this is a REAL guitar recording, a very personal statement. Not only is Craig a superb player, but the material presented here is very musically satisfying and well-presented. As a long-time Mason Williams fan, I was very happy to hear these newer Williams pieces - that alone would make the CD well worth having. But there are also very musical performances of Torroba, Vivaldi, and others, including a wonderful interpretation of Don McLean's "Vincent". "Obras" is a keeper guitar CD, and this comes from a guy who is very picky about guitar CDs! Bravo, Craig.

  • This collaborative effort is an outstanding eclectic collection.
    author: David A. Zelaya

    This extraordinary collaborative effort between Craig Einhorn and Mason Williams contains selections that are lovely, charming, and hauntingly beautiful. It includes samples of Baroque, Spanish classical guitar, and Mexican, Brazilian, American popular, and original compositions by the artists. The entire collection is inspired but I particularly love the lilting Mexican waltz, Chico Hot Springs, Vivaldi's Concerto in D, and the familiar Don McLean composition, Vincent.

  • Wonderful music with a flair of sensuality.
    author: Paula And Jose Hernandez

    Absolutely loved Mr. Einhorn's latest album. His mix of guitar and Latin influence makes it one of our favorites. We especially love "Vincent". This artist truly feels his music. Very impressive.

  • Wonderful music with a flair of sensuality.
    author: Paula And Jose Hernandez

    Absolutely loved Mr. Einhorn's latest album. His mix of guitar and Latin influence makes it one of our favorites. We especially love "Vincent". This artist truly feels his music. Very impressive.

  • I couldn't belive how fast I received my CD's !!!
    author: Lorraine Kimelman

    I loved this CD. When I listen to the music I feel so peaceful and relaxed. I play it all the time as I sit and read at home and I bought a second copy to play in my car. The music is so beautiful and creates a sense of serenity. I just love it . . ..

  • Obras promotes a sense of peace and contentment....
    author: Xavi

    Craig Einhorn's Obras composition is an elegant and beautiful collection of classical guitar music. Listen for the first time, and right away find yourself feeling a calming sense of peace. Obras is also the perfect subscription for "evening traffic anxiety" relief. It will remain a classic in the music collection of all who hears it!

  • fantastic
    author: Laurie Coe

    I have listened to Craig Einhorn's music for many years. He is totally devoted to his guitar. I call him "Mr. Guitar Man"! Craig is the most disciplined muscian I have ever known. This CD is by far his best and it reflects years of practice and dedication. Craig is an inspiration to me in life. His love for what he does and the zeal in which he pursues his passion are at a height I could only wish to attain.

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