The Book of Crossings (Audio CD )

Product Information

• Title: The Book of Crossings
• Artists: Kevin Kastning & Sándor Szabó
• Label: greydisc / Suigeneria Music [BMI]
• UPC: 884501763431
• Release Year: 2012
• Format: Digital/Audio CD (24-bit digitally mastered)
• Total Duration: 72:47

Overview

The Book of Crossings is a masterfully crafted journey into progressive and experimental guitar soundscapes. This album features an intricate blend of compositions co-written by Kevin Kastning and Sándor Szabó. Utilizing an array of innovative string instruments—from Kevin’s 14-string contraguitar, 12-string alto, bass-baritone, classical, and octave guitars, to Sándor’s classical guitar, 16-string guitar, 10-string Viola caipira, and even the guzheng—the duo creates a rich tapestry of sonic explorations that traverse diverse musical territories.

Product Features

• Innovative Instrumentation:
  • Kevin Kastning employs a range of unique guitars (including contraguitar and octave guitar) along with Ebow and piano, while Sándor Szabó adds texture with his classical and multi-string guitars plus guzheng.
• Original Compositions:
  • All tracks are original works, offering an immersive experience in progressive, acoustic, and experimental music.
• High-Fidelity Production:
  • The album is 24-bit digitally mastered, ensuring exceptional clarity and dynamic sound.
• Versatile Musical Journey:
  • Spanning through various moods and styles, from meditative preludes to energetic transversals, the album invites listeners to explore new sonic landscapes.

Interesting Facts

• Collaborative Mastery:
  • The seamless collaboration between two visionary guitarists creates a sound that is both intricate and expansive.
• Eclectic Track Arrangement:
  • The track titles, such as "Narthex," "First Transversal," "To Carthage Then I Came," and "Nachspiel," hint at a conceptual narrative that bridges diverse musical influences and cultures.
• Digital Precision:
  • Produced under greydisc and Suigeneria Music, this album benefits from meticulous 24-bit digital mastering for a truly refined listening experience.

Track Listing

1. Vorspiel – 4:42
2. Narthex – 3:43
3. First Transversal – 5:05
4. To Carthage Then I Came – 4:27
5. Intarsia I – 3:50
6. Second Transversal – 2:46
7. Verax – 2:58
8. Aliorsum I – 2:42
9. Verus – 4:20
10. Modus Novus I – 5:31
11. Intarsia II – 1:53
12. Aliorsum II – 2:21
13. Intarsia III – 2:29
14. Arc I – 1:48
15. Third Transversal – 3:50
16. Arc II – 2:49
17. Intarsia IV – 3:39
18. Modus Novus II – 5:52
19. Verita – 3:17
20. Fifth Pleochroism – 3:03
21. Nachspiel – 1:43

All compositions and arrangements are by Kevin Kastning and Sándor Szabó.

Publishers & Contact Information

• Label: greydisc
• Additional Information: For more details about the artists and their work, visit:
  • Kevin Kastning Website
  • Sándor Szabó Website

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