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Clouds Echo In Blue


A couple of days ago I purchased Derri Daugherty's (of the Choir) instrumental album, Clouds Echo In Blue. Since high school, Derri has been one of my favorite guitarists.  I say "one of" because he comes in a very close second to the Edge.  Both have been extremely influential to my own guitar playing, as well as on my appreciation of music.  They've influenced who I listen to, how I listen and why I listen to music.

Derri's Clouds Echo In Blue is a world of guitar soundscapes, both ethereal and pensive. One review describes it as a, "sonic treasure" and where the "music is rich, compelling and delicate. At times the soundscape is relaxed and reflective, with an ambience that feels quite pensive and brooding. He strikes a balance that straddles depth and delivery that offers back a genuinely comforting collection of songs. The trademark ring of his guitar is here in abundanc." - Down The Line.

Fans of the Choir will hear, in true Choir fashion, Derri giving musical nods to past Choir songs new and old.  Listen to "My Imaginary Friend" and then "A Friend So Kind", from Burning Like the Midnight Sun.  The one is like one side of the other. 

If you enjoy bands like Explosions in the Sky, Hammock or The Future of Forestry then you will enjoy Clouds Echo In Blue.  If you a fan of the Choir, there is no doubt of whether or not you should buy this album.  The link at the top of this entry will take you to a page where you can listen and purchase the musical gem.

Enjoy!

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