Ever since in University I heard 1972's "Crystal Silence" I became enthralled in the vibes and craft of Gary Burton. On "Dreams So Real" , Gary Burton is teamed up with some very well known ECM artists including a very young and at the time recent grad Pat Metheny (guitar)' fellow professor at the Berklee College of Music Mick Goodrick (guitar), Steve Swallow ( ebass) and the superb drumming of Bob Moses.
It was while at University that I also first heard the challenging and crazy musical mind of Carla Bley...."A Genuine Tong Funeral" was one of THE albums !!
Performing the intricate music of Carla is by no means simple to begin with but then to put it to the vibraphone is another whole adventure ! No question The Gary Burton Quintet pulled off an amazing interpretation of Bley's chaotic musical mind and IMHO "Dreams So Real" is perhaps his finest album in all his discography. The ten minute "Ictus Syndrome" ebbs and flows like a fusion progressive rock epic track while "Jesus Maria" plays to a quiet chuch-like psalm!
Audiophiles will recognize the ECM vinyl label immediately with its signature crystal clear sound and super high quality processing making for an extra great listen time after time.
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