About Joseph Brenna's "Inventing Time" CD
Joseph
Brenna is recognized as a virtuoso composer/guitarist. Inventing Time,
his first solo acoustic release, features an adventurous and diverse collection
of songs for the solo steel-string guitar.
Joseph won critical praise for both his songwriting and his mastery of the guitar. College Music Journal described his music as “An interesting sound, a blend of American songcraft and worldly rhythms” and The Austin Chronicle wrote, “A sure-footed compositional sense (and) very canny arrangements.” Dirty Linen stated simply “Inspired guitar work”.
But in the midst of such accolades, Joseph became ill. A bout with cancer would move him in a new direction, in both life and music. Up until this point, he had played electric guitar with an arsenal of electronic effects. Now, during treatments and doctor visits, his acoustic guitar became his sole accompaniment.
"As a patient one is fragile, all raw emotion and sensitivity, and the caretakers share this exposed, open hearted world. So there was a great deal of appreciation and gratitude on the part of patients, nurses, and doctors for even the simplest qualities of live music - rare in these places," he reflects. "That gave me a fresh appreciation of the power of music, and in particular of the immediacy of the acoustic instrument."
During his years of recovery Joseph turned to teaching guitar and began to develop his unique approach to writing and arranging for the unadorned acoustic guitar. As part of his healing process he took time out from his performance career to study and practice meditation and Buddhist dharma.
The combined results of his experience can be heard on Inventing Time, which features 16 innovative compositions. Through all of the songs flow lyrical melodies, resonant with emotion. The guitar work is masterful, and comes across with a refreshing ease. There are no obtrusive techniques, but rather accessible, engaging musicianship throughout an elegant body of work.
"At once and alternately playful and contemplative, Joseph Brenna has offered up a nice collection of instrumental guitar work with Inventing Time. He sets the mood and lures you into his world with the easygoing title track, then proceeds to have a really good time for another 15 songs. Inventing Time is a fine tip of the hat (or guitar, as the case may be) to the power, both healing and inspirational, that pure music holds within it." - Kelly McCartney, All Music Guide
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