Review - Michael Fix "Promise"
EP on Stallion
Records/Streetwise through Warners
I have always liked Michael Fix’s work, from my
introduction through the folk at Gore Hill and his “Heart
Has Reasons”, “Breakup
Breakdown” and “Falling”
releases thereon. So I was more than pleased to hear of his new release through
Stallion Records/Streetwise, and
even happier to receive my copy of “Promise”,
Michael’s newest six-track
EP.
“Promise”
combines the styles of Tommy
and Phil Emmanuel
(the former being Michael’s coach
for many years), and Chet
Atkins as well as retaining some of his own undeniable roots from
the Hatrick days by
adding violin to Mr Wonglepong and Ashokan Farewell. The record creates
many moods through its 19-odd minutes, ably displaying the many facets of Michael’s work and flowing
very successfully from one mood to the next. Is it any wonder that accolades,
nominations, awards, session work and tours are a constant part of his working
life?!
Michael Fix
is a gifted musician, both in the creation and performance of his own work and
the interpretation of others’. “Promise”
EP on Stallion Records/Streetwise
through Warners is more
that an example of all of that ««««