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Martin Barre: The Meeting

 A l b u m   D e t a i l s


Label: Imago Recording
Released: 1996.03.22
Time:
 55:29
Category: Progressive Rock
Producer(s): Mark Tucker, Martin Barre
Rating: *******... (7/10)
Media type: CD
Web address: www.martinbarre.com
Appears with: Jethro Tull
Purchase date: 2014
Price in €: 1,00





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[1] The Meeting (M.Barre) - 4:27
[2] The Potion (M.Barre) - 5:17
[3] Outer Circle (M.Barre) - 5:53
[4] I Know Your Face (M.Barre) - 5:14
[5] Misère (M.Barre) - 5:58
[6] Time After Time (M.Barre) - 5:40
[7] Spanner (M.Barre) - 6:52
[8] Running Free (M.Barre) - 5:14
[9] Tom's (M.Barre) - 3:55
[10] Dreamer (M.Barre) - 3:20
[11] The Audition (M.Barre) - 3:17

 A r t i s t s ,   P e r s o n n e l


Martin Barre - Guitar, Flute on [4,7], Acoustic Guitar on [10]

Andrew Murray - Keyboards, Bass on [5], Programming on [5]
Jonathan Noyce - Bass on [1,2,3,6,7,8,9]
Matt Pegg - Bass on [4]
Darren Mooney - Drums on [1,2]
Gerry Conway - Drums on [3,4]
Doane Perry - Drums on [5,7,9]
Marc Parnell - Drums on [6]
Dave Mattacks - Drums on [8,11]
Mel Collins - Saxophone on [3,7]
Miles Bould - Percussion on [4,5,6,9,10]
Mark Tucker - Keyboards on [11], Engineer, Producer

Maggie Reeday - Vocals on [1,2,4,6,8], Backing Vocals on [1,2,4,6,8]
Joy Russell - Vocals on [19], Backing Vocals on [1,2,4,6,8]
Ian Francis - Backing Vocals on [1,4,6,8,10]
Ian Francis - Backing Vocals on [2]
Paul Cox - Backing Vocals on [2]

John Dent - Mastering
Clive Hooper - Cover Art

 C o m m e n t s ,   N o t e s


1996 CD Imago 72787-23016-2

Recorded & mixed at Presshouse, Devon, England.
Mastered at LOUD, Taunton, Somerset.
Issued in a standard jewel case with a 12-page booklet



Martin Barre is perhaps best known for his guitar work with Jethro Tull. Many of his guitar riffs and musical ideas surround the rock classics which made Jethro Tull famous. Martin's work has made classics of Tull favorites, such as "Aqualung". But in his latest album, Martin Barre has taken electric guitar into new areas of rock.

The Meeting is his latest solo work, in which Martin acts as composer, lyricist, and artist. Martin's stylish electric and acoustic guitar work, combined with some flowing instrumentation, creates a rock sound that is unique. The sound is somewhat reminiscent of bands like Asia, Kansas, and Rush, with some Jethro Tull sounds thrown in.

Assisting Martin in this recording are an assortment of talented folks. Gerry Conway, Doane Perry and Dave Mattacks perform on the drums on various tracks. Bass is provided by Jon Noyce. With Mel Collins on sax, Andrew Murray on keyboards and Miles Bould on various percussion thrown into the mix, this creates a full and flowing instrumental mix. On vocals, you have Maggie Reeday and Joy Russel (on the last track).

All in all a talented group of performers, with Martin leading them all on a sometimes overpowering electric and acoustic guitar - with, of course, some flute thrown in on occasion. While the sound quality and instrumentation is good, this is an album that did not immediately grab this reviewer's attention. It *is* an album that grows on you, however. With repeated listenings, this reviewer has seen more and more in each of the tracks.

The Meeting opens with the title track, "The Meeting". A strong guitar line combined with some nice keyboard and guitar gives a classic rock feel. The vocals are clear and crisp. "The Potion" is a song with interesting guitar riffs, coupled with some keyboard and vocal effects. This particular track is faintly reminiscent of Kansas or Styx.

On to an instrumental, "Outer Circle" is a track with some great guitar work, built on a strong bass and drum theme. Nice development of the work throughout the track, with sax and keyboards introduced as the piece builds. The studio post production provides great depth in the guitar lines and in adding some spatial effects that enhance the sound. "Misere" is another instrumental - but this one is a rather good combination of acoustic guitar, electric guitar, combined with some nice percussion work. The way the electric and acoustic interweave through the track is a joy. Some rather good and subtle keyboard work as well.

Another instrumental. "Spanner" has a great instrumental combination, with a rather jazzy feel. Warm melodies, with some interplay between sax, keys, and drums. All of which is lead by a crisp and perfectly executed electric guitar line. It is easy to see why Martin Barre has such a renowned history with the instrument in so many bands. "Tom's" is a rather quick moving instrumental. Basically some really good travel music - great in a car.

"I Know Your Face" adds Martin's flute playing to the mix. A welcome addition. Again the sound will remind the listener of classic rock styles. "Time After Time" is a track with some intriguing percussion and rhythm. The interaction between the instruments gives this track a rather powerful feeling. The vocals seem a bit overpowering, almost an afterthought tacked on.

"Running Free" blends a combination of guitars and sounds. The effects of the varying instruments builds the track quite well. Each of the short vocal verses is accompanied by a somewhat different musical sound. The end result is an interesting musical variety, with a kind of rolling flow.

"Dreamer" is the personal best of the lyric works on the album. With a combination of strong acoustic guitar work, accented with a rather mellow vocal combination and percussion.

The final work of the album is "The Audition". An excellent musical closure to the album. Slightly too cutesy vocals from a pair of guest vocalists, though.

The Meeting is a highly interesting album, strongly reminiscent of classic rock with a rather highly polished flair, which grows on you. It requires additional listening for full effect. In addition, the vocals and lyrics seemed a bit underwhelming at times. This reviewer preferred the instrumental tracks the most, and feels the vocals are the weakest part of the album. As a whole, however, The Meeting is an excellent work. Martin Barre and company should be commended.

Paul Grzelak - www.westnet.com
 

 L y r i c s


The Meeting

Where sand meets a blue sky
Desert storms attack
A man might stumble blindly
For days and lonely nights

Seas reach a grey sky
Wind bites without respite
Brave men throughout the ages
Have fought and never won

In the long run
We will meet again
Nothing comes between us
The Meeting

Concrete guards the park land
City fumes they invade
The runner pounds on bravely
He's too scared to stop and rest

Tall trees greet the highway
Rain feeds the hungry earth
The driver breaks his journey
Then grins back at natures treat

Where thin air meets the darkness
People stare in awe
No journey could stir our spirit more
Or danger stir the heart


The Potion

And when he makes me mad
I have to smile inside
Try not to lose my self control

Waiting for, watching for
Where is the potion I need
Time is the healer
And faith is the medicine
And I need a cure
And I need total control

Oh when your fire is high
The heat seems to radiate
Burning a hole through my resolve

Waiting for, watching for
Where is the potion I need

And when we make our peace
Finding our feet again
Nobody claims the day is won

Where is the potion I need
Time is the healer, faith is the medicine
And I need a cure
And I need total control

Time is the healer
And faith is the medicine
I need a cure
I need total control, total control

 

Outer Circle

[Instrumental]


I Know Your Face

Its been a long time since I laid my head down
Felt yes I do belong
I think of all those places I once knew
I got an ache inside, what do I do
Must return so I can say

I know this place
It seems like yesterday
I've walked along these streets
Seen them before

I look around me always searching
For someone I once knew
A friend for life I was sure
Then I turned around had to go my own way
Leaving you without one thought

I know your face
I've seen you in my very dreams
I know your every sweet expression
Never forget

I know your face
You've haunted all my waking hours
We walked along these streets
On misty nights
I know this place
 

Misere

[Instrumental]


Time After Time

Last night I woke up to the dawn
The same old dream I can never shake
I heard the soldiers cry out loud
Don't punish us - we are duty bound

The lessons we have learnt, once meaningful
When will the teacher find his goal?

Time after time consistently
Throw care to the wind and sail on blind

I heard them cry out from the dark
The books we burnt and no one writes anymore
The rules have changed from hand to hand
The father's fathers proved them wrong

Once we were thought of wisely
Deaf to the warnings

Where were you then
Filing down the highways - staring ahead
Too scared to look beyond the edge

The blind lead the blind
No one to pull us back in line
Marching by us as if they are one
Glassy eyes that do not blink
Stony stares that do not flinch
Vacant dreams are never realised

Time after time


Spanner

[Instrumental]


Running Free

Don't you ever feel like throwing care to the wind
Rest your weary mind, take your tired soul.
Shake yourself awake, raise your spirits high
Brush away the dust, sweep away objections.
There's a new place, waiting to be found
Its a brave face that comes around.

I'm getting closer, I can see
Now I'm running, running free

Take you lifestyle, turn it inside out
Take a one way journey, see where it will lead.
In a hotel room you're just another name
A face sat at the window, sipping cold champagne
Leave the building you're walking on air
You have earned the chance to find your feet again.

Now I'm running, now I'm free
Now I'm running, running free.

There is a purpose out there, waiting to be found
Drawing you together, binding our two ways.
For everyone that finds love, many are left behind
It's in your nature to win loves little games.
I'm walking free and it feels so good
Don't look behind but then I never could.

I'm getting closer, I can see
Now I'm running, running free.


Tom's

[Instrumental]


Dreamer

For every person no matter where
There's a dream we all must share
City streets or country lane
The dark has gone, the dreams the same
Take me to the highest point
Lay the world around my feet
The dizzy heights the air so thin
My head is swimming with sweet delight

Take me to the mountain
Show me where the river flows
Take me to the snowy peaks
Show me where the trees are tall
I am a dreamer, I have a dream for you
I am a dreamer, I have a dream for you

A place where no man feels safe
A pretty woman hides her face
Where children learn of little hope
Wait till night to dream for more
Take us far from this grey place
River sweet with kind embrace
Wash us clean, rest our ears
Carry it with our happy tears
Take me to the mountain
Show me where the river flows
Take me to the snowy peaks
Show me where the trees are tall
I am a dreamer, I have a dream for you
I am a dreamer, I have a dream for you


The Audition

When the sun
Shines through the leaves of the apple tree.

When the sun
Makes shadows of the leaves of the apple tree.

From one leaf to another, from one leaf to its brother

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