Search - Quinn :: Chasing Silence

An Absolutely Superb CD!

D. M. Press | 08/02/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Most people who are die-hard fans of Enigma continually search for music that is "like Enigma." I am one of those people and I now own some 60+ CDs in that genre. Many of them are very good and Quinns first self-titled release has been one of my favorites for a few years. Nothing could prepare me, however, for Quinn's fouth effort, "Chasing Silence". It is a masterpiece of songwriting, production and performance unlike anything I have heard.This album is a departure (again) from Quinn's other work as it features heartfelt female vocals from Donna DeLory and Corrinne May, two very talented singers and has a less Enigmatic feel. But fear not, for this is a good thing. In addition to his use of more traditional instruments on this CD, Quinn still utilizes many eclectic instruments like the Armenian duduk, zurna, bamboo flute, Middle Eastern and Celtic cello, sitar, harmonium and exotic percussion instruments. All this combines to make for an ambience that is mysterious yet familiar.Quinn has written several wonderful songs with for this CD with beautiful melodies and gentle rhythms like "Widow's Walk", that tells the tale of a sailor's wife who anxiously awaits the return of her love. Other stand-out tracks include the up-beat, "One More Lifetime", "Without Your Love", the incredible, "The Mercy of the World" and "I Am Yours" with it's sensuous saxophone that is reminisent of some of Sting's work. Do your self a big favor and buy this CD. It will be very hard to take "Chasing Silence" out of your player!"

An enjoyable, gently energizing musical journey

Brianna Neal | USA | 09/29/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A collection of love-inspired songs sung by female vocalists, set over popularly styled, beat-fueled soundscapes that alternate between cheerful pop and moody world fusion (and often within the same song). Quinn is a composer, keyboardist and percussion player who is happy to share the spotlight with an ensemble of guest artists to produce a full, rich, smooth sound. Joining him here are singers Donna DeLory, Corrinne May and Lindsay Tomasic, the ubiquitous Cameron Stone on cello, and Chris Bleth on soprano sax, duduk, zurna and bamboo flute. If I had to categorize the music of "Chasing Silence," I would say it most closely resembles a cross between the emotive, uplifting songs of John Adorney and the mystical world fusion of Deep Forest. Though fairly derivative in terms of musical structure, and with lyrics that don't always fit the mood of the music, these songs do have catchy, soaring melodies and lots of heart. Much of the "groove-chant" and club-style world fusion out there has a cold, detached feel to it, but the selections on "Chasing Silence" that fall into those categories are warm, intimate and somehow more approachable. Consequently this album, gently but unfailingly, raises my energy and makes me smile. And the graphics on the insert are clever and considerate, too--changing the color of the type face to contrast clearly with the lights and darks of the background photo so that those so interested can actually read them. (Sounds like basic common sense, but I'm amazed at how many illegible album packagings there are out there!). Try also the music of John Adorney, as well as that of Deep Forest, Delerium and Enigma.

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