Ian Rushton
Ian Rushton is UK born New Zealander, producer and self-taught pianist and guitarist, offering anything from contemporary classical and pop/rock instrumentals to adult contemporary pop and rock songs.
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Jun. 7th, 2006 @ 12:58AM
BLACK SANDS
This is an album of great musical diversity, of extreme national pride, light and shade, highs and lows. An entirely instrumental work, with many local and overseas guests. Rushton makes his presence felt on angelic-sounding acoustic piano, but there is also some outstanding guitar work (including dobro, slide etc), as well as a tight rhythm section. Adrift sounds like a collaboration between Coldplay and Joe Satriana or Steve Vai. The musicianship is such that even extremes of musical changes sound completely natural and harmonious. But in the end, this is Rushton's baby, he composed, produced and mixed "Black Sands" himself. The CD liner notes don't list individual performances unfortunately, just names. The photography and design of the cover are stunning, although the actual disk is far from professional. That aside, Rushton has a masterpiece on his hands. "Black Sands" evokes such powerful images it is impossible not to be enchanted by it.
- Peter Dent, NZ Musician Magazine, Dec/Jan 2006
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