Clever, humorous lyrics, deft fingerpicking and positive cynicism.
author: Guitar Nine Records
New Artists For December-January, 2001
Uncovering Guitar Potential - SPIDA
Totally Acoustic Troubadour Music
Spida is the single-named acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter from Mallorca, Spain, who submitted his CD-R of twenty (yes, twenty) tunes, 17 songs and 3 instrumentals. The collection is entitled Totally Acoustic, and is a testament to clever (sometimes humorous) lyrics, deft fingerpicking and positive cynicism. Some of Spida's work hearkens back to Jethro Tull's acoustic music ("Whose Are These Hands", "Long Way To Go"), while other tracks are more reminiscent of Dylan ("So Hold On Tight"). The music is in what could be called 'troubadour' style, a storytelling method of songwriting in which it helps to pay attention to the lyrics, keeping the guitar work in the background of the listeners mind. The guitar fans will be more interested in the instrumental numbers, such as "After The Rain", or "La Casita De Los Burros". Spida doesn't try to overwhelm with technique, as he keeps the storytelling style intact even on the instrumentals. A fun acoustic set.
Spida has traveled and performed throughout Europe, and considers himself a troubadour of Celtic connections, now living and writing in Mallorca, Spain. His album Totally Acoustic sets out to take you through truth and lies, heartache and tears, to laughter and smiles, to doubts and fears. To very high, to very low, from bar rooms, to spaceships, to wild winds that blow. The cynicism, the criticism, the leaders and losers, the bright live wires, the very short fuses. Oh yes, and the lovers, the liars, the drinkers and dreamers, the possible future and the endless road. The now of course prevails!
Contact Information
E-mail: spida@freepeacesongs.com
Web site: www.freepeacesongs.com
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