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GREG SIEGLE is a unique presence in Jewish music. An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, his style blends the percussive two-handed guitar sounds of Michael Hedges and celtic stylings reminiscent of Pierre Bensusan with articulations characteristic of the most ancient Jewish music, including microtones and arrhythmia.
On his most recent album "Vessels", Siegle once again proves that he is equally at home on the guitar, mandolin, and even the banjo on this album. Music is the vessel that makes the same centuries-old Jewish texts reflect peace or restlessness; strength of conviction or yearning. The instrumental arrangements on this CD are explorations of the vessels. The pieces slip back and forth between familiar melodies and interpretations that begin where the words leave off.
On "Vessels" long time musical partners from the band KOL HAKAVANAH join Siegle on this primarily instrumental tour de force. SHARA TAYLOR's flute lends lush backdrops and intense melodic structure on four tracks. Cello virtuoso JEFF BORREBACH's improvisations on Oseh Shalom bob and weave around Siegle's guitar creating a meditative yet stirring whirlwind of energy. JULIE NEWMAN's haunting multi-layered vocals on the Cracow Niggun perfectly complement the staccato two-hand tapping guitar arrangement in an ecstatic, powerful, and seamless blend. The only words on the CD are sung by SHIRA KLINE (of ShirLaLa fame - www.shirlala.com) at the climactic end of L'Cha Dodi, allowing the arrangement to build to a peak only the human voice can reach.
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