Sunnyland

He is a wonderful guitarist. I have his other CDS. Counting the Ways is one of my all time favorites. This one just doesn’t measure up. If you love his music like I do you should get this. Otherwise probably not.

I've been listening to Edward Gerhard for nearly 20 years. He is not in the mainstream of music and never will be. That's not because he lacks talent. He has talent in spades, both in working the instruments he plays and in constructing wonderful, intricate arrangements of the songs. He is truly a master of the instrument , musical arrangement, and composition.The recording features a couple of his styles. The first is the masterful arrangement using broad arpeggios to support a moving melody line. The guitar is one of those instruments that does this very well. The support for these arrangements is sometimes a second guitar, or the lead lines played on slide (perhaps a lap steel) supported by an acoustic guitar. The second group of songs comprising a single instrument with the rhythm and support from an alternating bass line with melody and harmony above it.The mood of the songs ranges from reverent, almost worshipful (Amazing Grace and Just a Closer Walk with Thee) to a bit on the bluesy/rowdy side (Little Road and Sunnyland). It's a good mix of songs and each of them is rendered precisely and cleanly. Gerhard is one of the cleanest players I listen to. You'll rarely hear any guitar noise (squeaks and clunks) unless they are intentional.I've only had the recording for 24 hours and can already tell this is going to be one of my favorite recordings. If you haven't heard it (yet) and appreciate acoustic guitar music, then listen to the samples (they don't do the recording justice) and then purchase your copy. You will not be sorry.

Whole CD is wonderful! No " kind 'o good " tracks!!

Been playing guitar and listening to guitar music for over 50 years. Where the hell has this guy been all this time?! (Duh, I just obviously don't get around much). What a fabulous album; virtuoso guitar playing, great mix of tunes...ah, forget it. Buy this CD, you won't be disappointed.

Have Ed Gerhard 's Christmas album. Have been searching for him since. Good sound--no frills. This is a happy album.

I wrote and rewrote this review a bunch of times and just gave up. Everything I said just sounded trite and juvenile. Listen to his samples, buy the CD, go to his website, and if you are very lucky, hear him in concert. He is a gem!

EXCELLENT LBUM!

Ed Gerhard is definitely one of the most gifted guitarist out there. Not only for his technical capability, but what distinguishes him from all other virtuosos is his versatility and magical touch. His playing and interpretations are most eloquent that he is in a league of his own. It's a must buy for both guitarists and non guitarists!

Excellent bluesy instrumentals