This review of Giles Lamb
is serendipity. I was trying to track down a video of a comedy sketch using
Earth, Wind, and Fire's "September". In the process I came across
"September" by Giles Lamb and liked it.
Film composers have different
goals than rock bands, often needing to focus more on making a good background
than standing out. A week of listening can be great, but it may be hard to
point to specific songs.
As it is, I still really
like "September". I also especially enjoyed the tracks under Timeless/Visit Scotland.
I could also point to
tracks I like less. Transform sounds a bit
more technological, and is not as relaxing. Even knowing it is not my favorite,
I suspect everything on Transform works for its
intended purpose, which is important. The ability to meet the needs of various
projects should keep Lamb employed, but it is still nice that the music can be
enjoyed outside of that context. It is still good that many of the pieces are
independently beautiful.
My favorite is Before the Birds. That is where "September" comes
from, so it makes sense. I wouldn't have found it without a random search.
Sometimes things work
out.
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