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This is a concert recording of Pete with Raphael Rudd; both of them admirers of Avatar Meher Baba. The concert was given to a group of fellow admirers. The Oceanic Concert features songs by both Pete and Raphael, all of which relate somehow to Meher Baba. Pete takes time to explain this to the audience for such tracks as “Tattoo”, “O’Parvardigar” which happens to be a prayer from Avatar which Pete put to music, and “A Little Is Enough” which makes the song even more meaning full and sad. Whenever I hear this song, especially this version, I cry a little. I say that often, but I’m not joking. It’s tear jerking, speaking highly of the writing and musical composition… to put it in technical terms. Basically, the song kicks major ass. Raphael, as talented as he may be, has tracks consisting of mostly instrumental music played on the piano or harp. This doesn’t really appeal to me, although I enjoy listening to his tracks from time to time. The sleeve even offers some anecdotes from Raphael Rudd himself and Patrick Milligan from Rhino records which I enjoy reading. I really couldn't say if I recommend this or not. It depends greatly on your taste and your reasons for purchasing this concert recording. It's not like anything I've heard before. Over all, the Oceanic Concert reaches a Creepy Crawly 4 and 1/2. |
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