“Raising Your Voice Trying to Stop an Echo” by Hammock is recommended by De Anna Beasley.
Though it may be considered a little unconventional, this album is great for finding the spirit in your Tai Chi. The music inspires me to maintain a level of passion and intent throughout my practice that brings me closer to understanding Tai Chi as an art not just a series of movements.
Link to Audio Samples: http://amzn.to/HnQBNE
This album received a 4.9 star average rating on Amazon.com.
From Amazon’s Editorial Review:
“Raising Your Voice…Trying to Stop an Echo is the anticipated follow up to Hammock’s debut, Kenotic, a record that All Music Guide described as ”in every way a contender for classic status in the Shoegazing genre.” The duo’s eighteen newest tracks will do little to change that cross-genre appeal. Raising Your Voice…Trying to Stop an Echo is characterized by the duo’s hallmark: thick curtains of cascading electric guitars that merge into pure expressions of hope, stillness, joy and loss. Accompanied by strings, piano, ethereal vocals and an occasional undercurrent of percussion, these beautiful, layered guitar washes range from whisper-soft minimalism to moments of driving, slow-burn intensity. Simply put, Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson make music that is filled with human passion and emotion.”
5 star Ratings from Amazon.com:
Perfect by Dr. Felbsworthy
“Sometimes you find an album, so entertaining from beginning to end, you can listen to it over and over, and the pleasure only increases – never ceases. Each listen brings new feelings and new favorites. Subtle nuances seem to be hidden in the mix for discovery when your mind is ready to hear them. “Raising Your Voice Trying to Stop an Echo” has this rare quality.”
Beautiful Album by Charbel Eid
“I bought this album after coming across Hammock on one of my Pandora stations. I quickly fell in love with Hammock and their brand of instrumental, multi-layered rock. This is a truly beautiful piece of music. The vocals, when they show up (in 2-3 songs), add a haunting quality to songs that already inspire the listener to personalize the story being told. I strongly recommend this album. The mood varies from the brooding and reflective to the positively upbeat. The range of emotions covered and evoked by these 18 pieces is impressive, and the result outstanding. Give this one a shot.”