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Title: Jesse keeps getting better
Review: I think this is his best work yet. I will echo several other reviewers: the man keeps changing. Thank God! These songs make my hair stand on end sometimes. To my ears, they are incredibly emotional. He credits Djivan Gasparyan with, "godlike Armenian duduk" on "Incantation." I agree! The passion in that song is amazing. "Fall at Your Feet" rips me up.Jesse uses many instruments that may be foreign to American ears to beautifully season the brew of his music. He's showing you something new, OPEN YOUR EARS! And your heart. The roots of flamenco come from India, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Turkey, as the gypsies made their way from Rajasthan to Andalucia. Have a look at the movie, "Latcho Drom" for a fine look at the gypsies and some great music.Yes, Jesse is a master at the mixing board, producing his own music. But to me it most definitely does not hurt the music, quite the contrary! He has a deft touch in the booth.Give a listen, it's a great record.
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