Loren Connors - Arborvitae '2003

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Those of you who have tracked down Loren Connors' work before (or that of Gastr
Del Sol man David Grubbs for that matter) should know just how essential
'Arborvitae' will be before you even hear it. Of course Connors is on guitar and
we see Grubbs alternating between guitar and piano (mostly piano) but
'Arborvitae' doesn't just find both artists falling into what they know, rather
they play off each others skills and create a sense of deep emotional contact, a
sense that the two have respect for each other. This is certainly true for
Grubbs, who describes his discovery of Connors' work in 1990 (it was the album
'In Pittsburgh') a revelation, and he went on to re-issue it with Jim O'Rourke
on their own label. It could have so easily happened earlier then, but the time
it took for the two musicians to sit down and play together was almost
inevitable, it gave credence to the phrase 'good things come to those who wait'
and the proof is in the listening. It is an almost spiritual experience taking
in 'Arborvitae' from beginning to end, Connors' quiet, contemplative playing is
as breathtaking as ever and is highlighted by Grubbs' piano. The music feels
like these two players have been performing together for years, they show such a
level of ease with each other and at no point do you get the feeling that these
are minor improvisations. If you haven't managed to grab this album already you
should really do so without delay, fans of both artists should be in awe of
'Arborvitae'...

Tracklist:
1.01 - Loren Connors - Blossom Time (4:29)
1.02 - Loren Connors - Arbovitae (10:13)
1.03 - Loren Connors - Ghost Of Exquisite (7:25)
1.04 - Loren Connors - Hemlock Path (5:25)
1.05 - Loren Connors - The Highest Point In Brooklyn (6:27)

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