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Guitar-lovers will fall hard for this sparkling introspective gem from Autumn Records, Bruce Gaitsch's "Sincerely," releasing in February 2007.
You might not know the Gaitsch name immediately, but if you listen to popular music at all, you’ve heard his sound. A popular Chicago sessions player for years, he has had numerable radio hits, including co-writing “La Isla Bonita” with Madonna and Patrick Leonard. But “Sincerely” is much more an act of love for this talented guitarist. Playing the phenomenal McPherson Acoustic guitar, Gaitsch lets the instrument’s beauty shine forth on these 13 sublime tracks. He is joined occasionally by wife Janey Clewer’s soft background vocals, daughter Samantha Gaitsch’s flute, and some oh-so-sweet harmonica by virtuoso Howard Levy. These four players and that McPherson axe make some exquisite music. When I say it is easy on the ears, I mean no disrespect. But don’t hear guitar and expect rock music. “Sincerely” offers up contemplative, expressive music for the most part, but it is by no means mellow in the sense of mere background music. These are songs to engage you deeply, rich in tone (“Miss Sam”), warm and twangy (“Popcorn with Daisy”), moving from playful and lilting (“Mia’s Day”) to achingly tender (“Mrs Anderson”). The back-and-forth play between guitar and harmonica on “Swamp Thang” is as southern as a plate of grits, while the soft flute only adds to the thoughtful qualities of “Janey & I.” The standout track has to be the hearty “Covington’s Class,” with its intricate movements and subdued vocals. Gaitsch closes forcefully and emotionally with “Mr Lucky,” and it’s easy to identify with his good fortune after hearing “Sincerely.” Something to look forward to in the new year.
The copyright of the article Bruce Gaitsch: Sincerely in Christian Music is owned by Kevan Breitinger. Permission to republish Bruce Gaitsch: Sincerely in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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