P. G. Six "Parlor Tricks and Porch Favorites" Perhaps Transparent Rec (2001)

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25

Comments: Cover would be ex but for some very minor dings to the corners and light crease on the lower left; vinyl is ex, played once (this is a spare). Original copy of the first LP by P.G. Six, here consisting of Pat Grubler (of Tower Recordings, on strings, keyboards) and Tim Barnes (on percussion).  This is one the best records of the noughts, hands down, and one that I never tire of listening to.  Great songs and the engineering is out of this world (I believe much of the credit goes to Mr. Barnes for that).

"The entire album is in the experimental acoustic realm, with both folk songs and freer sections. The only electric instruments are the occasional guitar and keyboard (Wurlitzer piano, Farfisa organ, Prophet analog synthesizer), all tastefully and sparsely applied, while various fringe/ethnic acoustic instruments such as Kemance, Ukelin, Shakuhachi and D'tzu are also employed. Included are guitar instrumentals inspired by forward-thinking instrumental folk artists such as guitarists John Fahey and Sandy Bull..Sublime moments include "Quiet Fan For SK", where a Fahey-esque extended improvised sparsely-acoustic introduction is joined by celestial Wurlitzer electric piano and exotic bowed instrument for a brief full-bodied coda, and "Go Your Way", originally written by Anne Briggs, which concludes with a tabla-driven section, suddenly adding momentum to a mostly staid-rhythmed number. While a subdued vibe permates throughout, unusual touches such as the aforementioned tabla coda, the martial folk-rock beat on the bridge in "When I Was A Young Man" and guitar distortion on its' finale, the backwards guitar on "The Divine Invasion", and the ringing synthesizer tones on "The Fallen Leaves That Jewel The Ground", all contribute to compelling sonics which signify that this album is far more than mood music for a mellow evening..." - Doug Pearson

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