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Sacred Crag Dancer Corpse Whisperer
Sean Smith
Sacred Crag Dancer Corpse Whisperer
Genres: Blues, Folk, Pop, Rock
 
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"Smith is that rare bird of a guitarist who keeps things melodic enough for the novice and just unpredictable enough for the seasoned progressive folk fan. He keeps things moving at such a human pace that, like a good n...  more »

     
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All Artists: Sean Smith
Title: Sacred Crag Dancer Corpse Whisperer
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Isota Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 8/22/2006
Genres: Blues, Folk, Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 646315353723, 646315353716

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"Smith is that rare bird of a guitarist who keeps things melodic enough for the novice and just unpredictable enough for the seasoned progressive folk fan. He keeps things moving at such a human pace that, like a good novel, it's impossible not to try and fit another chapter in before going to bed." - ALL MUSIC GUIDE Solo guitarist Sean Smith's second album is an exploration of his unique voice on the instrument. Born in quaint Pacific Grove, CA, the surrounding areas of the Pacific Coast Highway are where Smith found his first influence to create musical landscapes that leave the average listener speechless. He chooses to let his acoustic guitar do the talking - and speak it does, in a complex manner and with psychedelic leanings not unlike the great, eccentric John Fahey. Since the 2005 release of his debut self-titled disc, Smith has played frequently to growing audiences in the San Francisco area, sharing stages with Bonnie "Prince" Billy, Six Organs of Admittance, Harris Newman, Penelope Houston, Jack Rose, Marissa Nadler, Bart Davenport, and Matt Valentine in addition to touring with famed Cul De Sac guitarist Glenn Jones.
 

CD Reviews

Majestic Fingerstyle Guitar Recording in the Takoma/Fahey Tr
Riverhouse | Portland, Maine U.S.A | 09/15/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sean Smith is a contemporary fingerstyle guitarist from California...firmly rooted in the 'Takoma School' Guitar Tradition pioneered by John Fahey and Robbie Basho. Sean's greatest strength is his ability to create beautifully emotive and unique story like compositions that sets him apart. With Sacred Crag Dancer Corpse Whisperer Sean creates music with an intense exploratory feeling, and Most of the pieces on this record were created through improvisation and in some cases, with strings not set to proper pitch. As with his Self-Titled debut his playing is sinewy, vital, and Beautiful. Recommended tracks 'Extrance' and the title track!"