Tracks Love Don't Ask - Robbie Dupree, John Hall, Debbie Lan, Jon Ossman Usurper - John Hall, Tim Lawless, Marianne Osiel, Jon Ossman Only Got Today - Rick Danko, John Hall, Jim Weider Calcutta - John Hall, , Home - John Hall, Debbie Lan, Jon Ossman, Jay Ungar Circle - John Hall, Garth Hudson, Debbie Lan, Marianne Osiel, Jon Ossman Don't Go There - John Hall, , Debbie Lan, Jon Ossman I'll Do My Days - John Hall, , Tim Lawless, Marianne Osiel Litany - John Hall, Debbie Lan, Tim Lawless, Moving Target - John Hall, , Tim Lawless, , Jon Ossman Can't Take It With You - Robbie Dupree, John Hall, , Tim Lawless, Quiet Place - John Sebastian October Child - Debbie Lan, Tim Lawless, Marianne Osiel, Jon Ossman
millennium panacea A celebration of life in music and the music of life ... insightful, passionate and inspirational... for the head, the heart and the soul... borne by agricultural implements, played with musical instruments.
millennium panacea A celebration of life in music and the music of life ... insightful, passionate and inspirational... for the head, the heart and the soul... borne by agricultural implements, played with musical instruments.Awesome Album - Great Artwork! John has expanded from his 'Orlean's' days! New music with his familiar guitar - this definately is the guy that wrote 'Dance with Me' and 'You're Still the One."
Emotionally textured music explores many types of relationships, some of interpersonal - 'Usurper,''Home' and 'Circle' and some more in his traditon of "Power." Hall isn't afraid to address political issues and doesn't walk away from tough ones - like the death of a Child.
(October Child is in memory of Kyle Leach and a portion of royalties are donated to Child Cancer Program.)
The depth of the lyrics and poetry of the music keep this album close at hand for me - both to read the lyrics and to listen to the music!
This CD is a must have John Hall's emotional and poetic depth are exhibited in this great album. The lyrics, some written in cooperation with others, don't have the young and hopeful flavor of his Orleans tunes but still have a deep social focus, as well as a more poignant snapshot of the nature of relationships. His distinctive strat guitar shines out, and the supporting musicians, including Robbie Dupree, Rick Danko, John Sebastian, to name but a few, are world class. There's a wide spectrum of styles here: bluesy funk ("Only Got Today", "Can't Take it With You") sweet ballads ("Home", "Circle") and some sharp, somewhat cutting, pictures about pain in love ("I'll Do My Days", "Litany", "Moving Target"). There's a tribute to a child who had only a short time to share his love ("October Child"). Buy this CD, you'll play it over and over.The gift of John Hall's "Love Doesn't Ask" "Love Doesn't Ask" has it all! Powerful, poetic lyrics, music that will echo in your mind, and John Hall's unbeatable guitar playing, with brilliant backup. John Hall's latest CD has "Quiet Place," provocative Christmas music; "Home," a sure hit for all age groups; "Calcutta," with haunting words and compelling rhythm. "Can't Take it with You," "Circle," "Only Got Today," and "Love Doesn't Ask" are all wise and beautiful. "Usurper," "Litany," "Moving Target," "Don't Go There," and "I'll Do My Days" are bittersweet blues. "October Child" is a love song of a different kind. What a rare and authentic expression of deep feelings in original music, lyrics, and artistry - John Hall's gift to all!
