Cyril Amenti's Coin

Another beautiful recording from the Dancing Cat label's Slack Key Guitar Masters series. This one pairs acoustic slack key by Cyril Pahinui (from the royal family of slack key) with steel from Bob Brozman. Occasionally, the speed can be impressive (something notable for slack key generally). A tiny bit of crossover can be heard once in a while, as in the Bonanza bits that show up in "Hawaiian Cowboy." This unique album showcases the considerable improvisational talents of both artists in a variety of songs, tunings and tempos. A wonderful bit of work on the parts of both musicians.

Germany's Melodic Prog act Cyril is back with its third release. Afterthe debut 'gone through years' (2013) and follow-up 'Paralyzed' (2016), both critically acclaimed, the band returns in 2019 with another conceptalbum. ‘The way through’is about a patient in intensive carebetween life and death, parallel world vs. coma. Musically, the banddelivers rousing melodies and instrumental parts, atmospheric prog andstylish arrangements.

Pianist Nino Gvetadze has been fascinated by the English composer Cyril Scott since she studied music in Tbilisi, and always had the idea that she would dive deeper into his music when she got the chance. That time is now, because with this new album she has given him a fantastic and unforgettable hommage. Let the Scott revival be a fact starting today!