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John Fahey - The Essential John Fahey
Review by Robert Kotula
The Essential John Fahey is a compilation album that showcases the unique talent of the American acoustic guitarist and composer, John Fahey. Released in 2006, the album features 22 tracks that span his entire career, from the early 1960s to the late 1990s.
The album is a great introduction to Fahey's work for those who are new to his music. The songs are arranged in chronological order, which allows the listener to hear the evolution of his style over the years. From his early folk-blues recordings to his more experimental pieces, the album offers a comprehensive overview of his work.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "Sunflower River Blues," which is one of Fahey's most famous compositions. The song is a beautiful example of his fingerpicking style, and it showcases his ability to blend traditional blues with more avant-garde elements.
Another highlight of the album is "Red Pony," a haunting instrumental piece that features Fahey's intricate guitar work and his talent for creating a sense of atmosphere and mood.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Requiem For Molly (Part 4) | 2:55 | |
| Singing Bridge of Memphis, Tn | 2:51 | |
| Charles a. Lee: In Memoriam | 4:1 | |
| Fight On Christians, Fight On | 1:55 | |
| Lion | 5:10 | |
| Commemorative Transfiguration And Communion At Magruder Park | 5:59 | |
| When the Catfish Is In Bloom | 7:41 | |
| When The Catfish Is In Bloom | 7:37 | |
| Commemorative Transfiguration | 6:2 | |
| View (East From The Top Of The Riggs Road / B & O Trestle) | 4:54 | |
| Requiem for John Hurt | 5:8 | |
| Requiem For Russell Blaine Cooper | 8:51 | |
| View | 4:57 | |
| Dance Of The Inhabitants Of The Invisible City Of Bladensburg | 4:07 | |
| Irish Setter | 7:18 | |
| The Singing Bridge Of Memphis, Tennessee | 2:49 | |
| Requiem For John Hurt | 5:05 | |
| March! For Martin Luther King | 3:40 | |
| Charles A. Lee: In Memoriam | 3:58 | |
| Requiem for Russelll Blaine Cooper | 8:55 | |
| View (East from the Top of the Riggs Road/B | 04:57 | |
| Dance of Inhabitants of Bladensburg | 4:10 | |
| The Yellow Princess | 4:51 | |
| March! for Martin Luther King | 3:43 | |
| Requiem For Molly (Part 3) | 2:28 | |
| Requiem For Molly (Part 2) | 7:41 | |
| Requiem For Molly (Part 1) | 7:35 |
Video
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Catalog Numbers
- VCD 55/56 S
- VSD 55/56
- VCD-55/56
Labels
- Vanguard, Zyx Music
- Vanguard
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
- Reissue
- 2 × Vinyl
- LP
- Gatefold
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Composed By | John Fahey |
| Producer | Barry Hansen (tracks: 1 to 9), John Fahey (tracks: 1 to 9), Samuel B. Charters (tracks: 10 to 13) |
| Guitar | John Fahey |
| Effects | Barry Hansen (tracks: C1 to D5), John Fahey (tracks: C1 to D5), Sam Charters (tracks: C1 to D5) |
| Recorded By | Barry Hansen (tracks: C1 to D5), John Fahey (tracks: C1 to D5), Sam Charters (tracks: C1 to D5) |
| Executive-Producer | Sam Charters (tracks: A1 to B4) |
Notes
A compilation of John Fahey's two earlier albums on Vanguard: The Yellow Princess and Requia.Barcodes
- Barcode: 090204505425
- Matrix / Runout (Side A, stamped): VSD 55 A-1A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B, stamped): VSD 55 B-1A
- Matrix / Runout (Side C, stamped): VSD 56 A-1A
- Matrix / Runout (Side D, stamped): VSD 56 B-1A
- Barcode: 0 15707-5556-2 3
- Matrix / Runout: VCD5556
- Matrix / Runout: 1/93 2DA2
About John Fahey
Real Name
- John Aloysius Fahey
Name Vars
- Fahey
- J. Fahey
- J. Faye
- J.Fahey
- John
Aliases
- Blind Thomas
- Blind Joe Death
- R.L. Watson
Summary by Robert Kotula
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