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Andalusian Nights

by Brad Balfour

G21 Roving Correspondent

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NEW YORK - Higher Octave is famous for having discovered Flamenco-inspired guitarist Ottmar Liebert, who made his mark by taking his Euro-influences, applying them engergetically to amplified acoustic guitar and capturing an audience with world music leanings but one not wanting to be over-burdened with ethnic purity or virtuoistic details. The guitarist succeeded in that effort and extended his efforts into more expansive compositions.

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Now Higher Octave has attached its imprimatur on guitarist Govi , a veteran of the "new age" music marketplace. "Andalusian Nights" draws on the traditions of music from the region but offers a modernistic (read: accessible) rendering to his songs. Perfect for play in coffeehouse environments and for whisking one away to relaxation-inducing settings. Simple, clean and pleasant music deserving repeat plays but not quite setting the mark that Libert had and certainly no more the traditionalist.