EAGLE MOUNTAIN
Todd Mosby (guitars)
Tony Levin (bass)
Charlie Bisharat (violin)
Michael Manring (fretless bass)
Jill Haley (English horn)
Eugene Friesen (cello)
Premik Russell Tubbs (woodwinds and Wind Synth)
Jeff Haynes (percussion)
Tom Eaton (synthesizers)
Noah Wilding (vocals)
“Todd Mosby incorporates more influences into his composition and performance on guitar than anyone I’ve ever worked with and he doesn’t just dabble in those influences; he masters them.
His knowledge of Indian music is quickly apparent, but his virtuosity in and love of jazz is equally present; along with a graceful ease in bluegrass and folk music tradition.
Somehow he manages to synthesize these disparate elements into a singular musical voice that is unique in my experience… and “unique” is not a word I throw out easily or frequently. Sometimes, however, it’s apt; as it is with Todd Mosby. He is the real deal, his music is staggeringly beautiful. ”
“Todd Mosby creates an intriguing combination of new age, jazz and world music on his new release Eagle Mountain…”
“On pieces like “Eagle Mountain” you “experience” that majestic bird’s flight as you commune with the sky...”
ABOUT THIS ALBUM
If you like acoustic guitar, mountains and beautiful melodies featured in a variety of instrumental contexts, then this CD belongs in your library. Made up of Ackerman’s A-list players, one of the tunes even features a very rare solo by bass ledgend Tony Levin. This transformative collections of songs offers a reflective and sonic description of some of the most beautiful aspects of mountain life.
Acoustic guitarist Todd Mosby is joined by a stellar cast of guest artists on his newest release, Eagle Mountain. Besides standard acoustic guitar, Todd also plays the unique imrat guitar (see picture, right). Recorded and produced at the acclaimed Imaginary Road Studios by the Ackerman/Eaton team (one of the most popular in instrumental music) On Eagle Mountain spans multiple genres (world, jazz, folk) and many moods (vibrant, serene, and contemplative) and does so with fluid grace and artistic depth.
RECORDED
Imaginary Roads Studio - Brattleboro, VT - March 2016, September 2016
Village Recording Studios - Los Angeles, CA August 2016
PRODUCTION: Wil Ackerman, Tom Eaton
ENGINEERING/MASTERING: Tom Eaton, Universal Noise Studio 2016