Laurence Juber - Lj Plays the Beatles
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Free Music Review: A keeper!
Hit: 5 Stars
I agree with all of the other five-star reviews. I find myself listening to this over and over, something I rarely do with new cds. For you guitarists, LJ plays these tunes mostly in DADGAD, a few in CGDGAD and I think one in standard (I'm at work and don't have the CD here to check for sure). The album is intriguing on two levels: one, LJ plays many of the intrumental parts off the original albums -- including some amazing bass lines. This is what fingerstyle guitar is all about, but he takes it to another level! Secondly (however), this is not just an attempt to faithfully transpose these tunes to the guitar: his own artistry is quite apparent. It takes more than one listen to appreciate the subtle touches and tonal colorings. In short, a faithful rendition and loving tribute to the Beatles' music, but in the end, a work of art that stands on its own.
Free Music Review: Superb guitar style
Hit: 5 Stars
I saw Laurence Juber at the recent Fest For Beatles Fans in Secaucus, NJ, and was completely blown away by his playing ability. As he was mentioning the various CDs and DVDs and Grammy awards he has, I told my son "I'm buying all those CDs and DVDs tomorrow". Well I didn't buy them all but I made sure I got this one, and I am here to say that it is an excellent example of his great creativity and guitar-playing skill. I scored a double-header on this as I got a great instrumental guitar CD and a great Beatle CD. If you even just LIKE Beatle music, if you even just LIKE acoustic guitar, this CD will have you smiling and humming in no time. A great CD by a great guitarist. You just can't go wrong with this CD.Free Music Review: Topper-Most of the Popper-Most
Hit: 5 Stars
Flawlesslessly executed. You'll be amazed that an acoustic guitar faithfully renders ALL of the subtlties of the Beatles' original arrangments for these tunes. This is better than any of the other acoustic rendetions of Beatles' tunes that are out there. A wonderful selection of Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison songs. This disc has stayed in my six-disc player for a year now and it's never tiresome. I can only hope that Juber will continue to cover Beatles' songs. In fact, why not do the whole Beatles' repertoire, LJ? "LJ Plays Abbey Road." "LJ Plays The White Album." "LJ Plays Sgt. Pepper."Free Music Review: Masterful melodies and muscianship
Hit: 5 Stars
You will be fulfilled -- from the first to the last track on this beautiful record. Juber evokes the best of each song, showcasing the wonderful melodies and complementing each number with his own interpretation. He captures many of the parts played in the originals on other instruments (e.g. the ending bars of "Strawberry Fields Forever", the strings in "Martha My Dear") -- all tastefully woven into the texture of his exquisite fingerstyle playing. And, you'll appreciate even more how lovely are these great songs.Free Music Review: The David Copperfield of Guitarists
Hit: 5 Stars
This man's musicianship is magical. The mind tells you it is one man playing his guitar, but the ears don't quite believe it. There must be some studio shenanigans, some sleight of hand for one guy to get that much music out of one guitar. But having seen him play live, I can tell you, it's just Laurence and it's just one guitar and the result is musical alchemy. If you love the Beatles, you will love this disc. And if you love acoustic guitar, make room on your shelf for more of LJ's music.