LEON CARACO: Pathways and Portals

Leon Caraco

Pathways and Portals

© 2004 Leon Caraco (825346215129)

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Jazzy-rock meets world beat and spirituality featuring guitar, vocals and percussion

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Leon Caraco is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer whose main instrument is guitar. All the compositions, vocal and instrumental passages on "Pathways and Portals" were composed and performed by him on acoustic and electric guitars, bass, keyboards, drums, harmonica and a wide variety of international percussion instruments. The project is artfully crafted with love and inspiration from sentiments of spirituality and mysticism. The music combines influences from traditions of rock, jazz, folk, blues and world-beat fusion of east and west. Listening to "Pathways and Portals" is like taking an enchanting journey. The musical soundscape is unique, spellbinding, eclectic, poetic and full of surprises. This album defies easy categorization and crosses a variety of musical genres.The songs tend to be long, therefore a two minute preview barely gets you into some of nuances you will discover with extended listening. For futher biographical information and Leon's Visual Art Gallery please link to www.questlightmusic.com.

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  • The Greatest Influence In My Life!
    author: Philip P.E.Brown

    I met this great man and his wonderful family whilst I was living in Portugal and going to the local English school. Mr. Caraco taught me Art at school, spirituality and humanity in life and the guitar at his house - but above all he was my friend as well as my teacher. I left school and began to make my way in the world and we kept in touch for a while and then drifted...I had only just "found" him again on Google - now he's not going to hear my life story to date and how it was totally shaped by his influence. To his family I wish to express my deepest sorrow and sympathy - you may not remember me but I certainly remember ALL of you - but you also have my thanks, because you shared with so many of us, unselfishly, one of the worlds true teachers and gentleman. I will cherish the artwork and pottery he gave to me even more now and remember the halcion days of learning the Petatonic Blues Scale in the warm Portuguese sun (cold lemonade supplied by his beautiful wife) and the despairing look on his face as he told me about Weather Report and The Beach Boys and I replied with AC/DC and Iron Maiden. Oh! But how he could rip it up - the whole Back in Black album if I remember! I miss you Mr.Caraco but where ever you are, I just want to say "Thank You - you were the Best!" God Bless!

  • author: Tina Caraco

    To those who have expressed their heartfelt sympathy on the passing of my husband, I send to each of you a very warm embrace and my sincere appreciation for taking time to express your admiration of this wonderful and unique man, this talented artist and gifted musician, eloquent and outstanding educator and deeply beloved father and husband.

  • You'll be missed
    author: Tyrone Warren

    Mr. Caraco was a great man and inspiration to many students. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for being one of the first people to see talent in me, and motivating me to do greater things. I wish I could tell you where I am now, and how your ideas and influence helped me get here.

  • author: claudia garcia

    he was a nice and talented teacher. i couldnt believe that hes gone and i still cant! it hurts me so much knowing that i was going to go visit him at school. he was a great man. i will never forget mr.caraco. lots of love to the family.

  • Leon Caraco will forever live in our hearts..
    author: Garon Howe

    Great songwriting, performance and soul. I will always remember him for his greatness.

  • A unique musical journey by a multi-talented artist.
    author: Paul L. Williams
  • Looking forward to a second CD.
    author: Lynette Roberts

    Wasn't sure exactly what I was going to find upon purchasing this CD as some of the sample tracks had lengthy introductions that didn't fully let you know what was coming,.... however, I took a 'leap of faith' based upon what I could glean from the samples. Wasn't disappointed. Leon Caraco shows versatility, a sense of the soulfulness that music can convey and a grasp of how jazz/blues played well can make the adrenaline literally pop in your veins. No doubt, I will continue to enjoy further looking within these 'portals' of his musical explorations and take pleasure in going down the 'pathways' he has carved out so very nicely.

  • Awsome, what a talent
    author: Peggy Whiteley

    Interesting in its complexity yet calming and peaceful in it mesage. Love it.What a talented artist.

  • I was absolutely blown away
    author: Kandi Taylor

    What an amazing, eclectic audio treat! I was absolutely blown away by Mr. Caraco's impressive talent. Is there anything you can't do, Leon?

  • Awesome c.d, brilliant lead guitar playing,incredible work, I felt like I should
    author: Eugene Genisauski

    Your CD was awesome! I felt as if I should have listened to it beside a waterfall. Your lead guitar playing was brilliant, especially on the more jazz-influenced songs. I really liked "Pandora's Tones," but my favorite selection was "Bumpass Trail." That was GREAT! Incredible work,Leon. -Gene Genisauski

  • author: L. Avedis

    It blows my mind that Leon can play all these instruments - very impressive, especially his guitar work. His lyrics are inspiring - great job!

  • Very unique and thought provoking, at times even transcendental and soul soothin
    author: Russel Robertson

    Leon has accomplished a rare musical feat in composing and playing a complete album that sounds like a 7 to 9 member band. A very thought provoking, soul-soothing collection of works, that at times borders on transcendence and evokes a sense of the "Universal Field of Being" latent in the human condition. Pathways and Portals features lush guitar passages in compositions that move between musical genres as if in metamorphosis, while accompanied by innovative multi-ethnic percussion and solid bass lines. The vocals convey positive and uplifting themes invoking mythological archetypes, cosmic allegories and an appeal to peace and unity for humankind. Everyone should tune-in to this message and share it with family and friends! -Russel Robertson; CEO: Muze Productions

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