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Flash featuring Peter Banks: In Public - Udder Chaos / Live At Cowtown Ballroom
By Track review of "Small Beginnings"The musicians' enthusiasm radiates throughout the live event. And on what could be deemed as their signature song "Small Beginnings," Banks' versatility and marksmanship comes to the forefront. He steers the piece with upper-register and highly melodic chord developments that underscore Colin Carter's fervent and harmonious vocals. Here, the quartet morphs a circular motif into a linear series of progressions atop drummer Michael Hough's rumbling and sweeping patterns. They shift the parameters as Bank's steps on the distortion pedals to heighten the intensity. He even quotes from Rossini's "William Tell Overture" via burning licks in unison with the rhythm section, and fuses subtle volume control-based shadings and succinct harmonics with improvisational ferocity.
The recording quality on this newly unearthed gem is rather good and lucidly showcases Flash's prowess as an electrifying live act. This album should be deemed essential for the band's followers and admirers of Bank's magnificent guitar faculties. It will also serves as a noteworthy compilation album, especially for those who never delved into the ensemble's legacy.
Personnel
Peter Banks: guitar, backing vocals; Colin Carter: lead vocals; Michael Hough: drums; Ray Bennett: bass, backing vocals.
Album information
Title: In Public - Udder Chaos / Live At Cowtown Ballroom | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Self Produced
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