Al Di Meola "Tirami Su" 1987 | MP3 | 320 kbps | EMI-Capitol Music | CD-DA Source | 140 Mb
Phil Markowitz - Keyboards
Harvie Swartz - Bass
Kei Akagi - Keyboards
Danny Gottlieb - Drums
Tom Brechtlein - Drums
Mino Cinelu - Percussion
Al DiMeola - Guitar, Producer
Anthony Jackson - Guitar (Bass)
Chip Jackson - Bass
Dennis MacKay - Engineer
Roberto Pinheiro - Percussion
DaSilva Pinto - Percussion
Josй Renato - Vocals
Mino Cinclu - Percussion
Carlos Pinto Dasilva - Percussion
Elizeu Felix - Percussion
1. Beijing Demons (DiMeola) - 6:25
2. Arabella - 7:14
3. Smile from a Stranger - 5:43
4. Rhapsody of Fire (DiMeola) - 5:05
5. Song to the Pharoah Kings (Corea) - 8:50
6. Andonea - 3:09
7. Maraba (DiMeola/Sandroni) - 5:24
8. Song With a View - 6:26
9. Tirami Su, Pt. 1 - 1:18
10. July (bonus track) - 5:21
11. Soaring Through a Dream (bonus track) - 12:24
This is intelligent world beat instrumental composition. I wish Di Meola would return to these years and produce more music like this, including his choice of musicians. Drummers not familiar with Tom Brechtlein will be satisfied to hear his tasty modern interpretations of baiao and other Latin styles that truly compliment Di Meola's more layered stylings. Di Meola does a better job picking his spots for his trademark blazing staccato solo runs, more often choosing interesting melodies over chops. If you can find it, it's a great listen from start to finish.