It formed the basis for Rock n’ Roll and can be heard in canonized songs from “Wipe Out” to Erykah Badu’s “Pick Yo Afro Daddy.” Of course, I am writing about the blues and I always have to
tip my hat, at least a bit, to those
gifted musicians who are carrying on this great American style. Enter guitarist
and composer Richard Cowdrey; he’s here
with a stunning track from his EP “Whispering Mind” – the song is titled “Little
Red House.” and seems to be a nod (and
quite an homage) to the great Jimi Hendrix track “Red House.”
Cowdrey’s guitar playing is elegant,
to say the least; he has a delicate touch
on the instrument which is pronounced when
necessary, but most of the time he lets the melodies speak for themselves. This
isn’t to say that there is a lack power as there is plenty of dynamism in his
technique. “Little Red House” is a modern take on something uniquely American
and it’s more than worth a listen or two.
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