Robert Hillcox - An Instrumental Journey

Published Thursday 23rd July 2009
Robert Hillcox - An Instrumental Journey
Robert Hillcox - An Instrumental Journey

STYLE: Ambient/Meditational
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 81438-15559
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FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Anthony Longville

Robert of Birmingham (Midlands, not Alabama) started playing guitar in 1980, inspired amongst other things by Mike Oldfield's 'Tubular Bells'. He become a Christian shortly afterwards. Robert has played in his church worship band over the years but, after a period in a rock band) traded in his electric guitar and discovered a love for the acoustic guitar. This CD is Robert's attempt to compose music to "help people relax and bring peace to the listener". The 12 short tracks undoubtedly achieve that aim and it is very evident that our man is an accomplished musician. It is difficult to choose standout tracks on an album of solo guitar instrumentals, but from the opening "A Quiet Place" the tone is set. Maybe the accompaniment of another instrument from time to time would have added to the musical textures but, in truth, it's hard to be critical of playing of this quality.

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Reader Comments

Posted by Leah Hillcox in Birmingham (midlands) @ 09:44 on Aug 29 2009

Rob is my dad and i'm really proud of him. His music is very inspiring. For years he has played this beautiful music and its great that others recognise that he is an 'accomplished musician'. In fact in my eyes (and ears) nobody plays like my dad. I love him to bits and i hope that more people hear my dads music and appreciate him as much as i do.
I love you daddyyy xxxxxxxx



Posted by Paul Poulton in Richmond, Indiana @ 04:26 on Jul 26 2009

Robert is such a fine instrumentalist. Anthony has got it right when he used the word quality. This is inspired playing.



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