Madrona Rec.
Triple Burner (CAN,2006)***°
Triple Burner is guitarist Harris Newman who’s earlier release (which was reviewed on the next page) had alreadydone several tracks in cooperation with Bruce Cawdron –who, on that album was much more like a sound texture sculptor-. Here Bruce shows especially something similar on the beautiful "Kelvin Says". On this track, these textures, with slide guitars, recall echoes of lost sounds from deserts. Mostly however Bruce Cawdron plays rhythmic percussion based upon the melodic and rhythmical fingerpicking of Harris Newman, in a rather obvious, but still nice way, following the rhythmic trails of the guitar pickings (like on “Bride of Bad Attitude” and “Wall Socket Protector”). The album is very moody but sounds pretty minimal and an instant improvisation to be as convincing in a similar way as the solo debut from Harris Newman. I guess the album gives very much an idea of what to expect in a concert of the duo. It is a fine and memorable concert, which is enjoyable to hear again. The last track, "Regresso" recalls the Beatles melody from "come inside you". For me it is along with the nice triple tracks the album started with, another favourite moment on the album. The CD has a hand printed carton sleeve.
PS. The duo also performs in the group Esmerine, along with cellist Beckie Foon and with percussionist Eric Craven.
