Karl Morgan
Talkin' With the Hands
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Karl Morgan is a blues guitarist, singer and songwriter whose explosion onto the blues scene, heralds the return of powerful, soulful, guitar-driven blues and rock & roll not heard since the great blues guitarists of the 1960s and 70s. Karl was a young West Australian boy when Stevie Ray Vaughan died in 1990, signaling the end of an era of devastating guitar artistry which began with the likes of Albert, Freddie and BB King and informed a generation of players from Jimmy Page to the Band; from Eric Clapton to SRV; from the Rolling Stones to Jimi Hendrix. Since the death of Stevie, great blues guitarists have been few and far between on the world stage. Karl Morgan is here to show us that the Blues - the great progenitor of modern music - has an enduring power to inspire and drive contemporary music with soul, with tone, and above all with feel.
Since discovering the awesome power of the Blues in his teenage years, Karl has striven to emulate the greats of the art, and has paid his dues in bars and clubs on the West Coast with bandmates Joe Whittle on drums and Graham Local on bass. The three piece journeyed to Sydney's 301 Studios in January of '04 to record 7 tracks, and finished the job at Sydney's Origami and Electric Avenue studios, adding 5 more tracks to complete Karl's debut album, 'Talkin' With the Hands'. ARIA Award-winning engineer Anton Hagop presided over both sessions, and renowned Sydney session players contributed to the ensemble, including bassist Greg Royal and Hammond virtuoso Clayton Doley. Nashville record label, Pied Piper Records, has signed Karl and US touring for his debut album is planned shortly to follow shows in Australia. The debut release is a rich mix of incendiary rock & roll, authentic acoustic blues, folk, funk and soul, including a visceral and brooding guitar rendition of the classic R&B hit, 'Sunny'. Listen closely, and witness the return of the Blues guitar...
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UNBELIEVABLE !!!!!
author: Louis RoelofsSRV revives !!!!!!!!!!
FANTASTIC
author: Marta RayFantastic blues that rocks with soul and passion.
FANTASTIC
author: Randy RayFantastic blues that rocks with soul and passion.
love it
author: jeffbuckstopperit is so right! if you love this one check out Eddie Cotton "Live at the Alamo".
Major discovery
author: gary millerThis is the most promising new artist I have heard on CD Baby since John Nemeth. Morgan fronts an extremely tight band on this impressive debut disc. Guitar afficiandos can attest to the virtues of Morgan's muscianship. But his songs, lyrics, and distinctive phrasing speak to every listener. Give the samples a listen - you will not be disappointed.
This guy got it right!
author: Gustavo FreitasAwesome guitars and keyboards. A sure thing: this is real and beautiful music!
good!!
author: fusionbabyVery much like the album, each song is different from the fresh feeling of people!
Outstanding!
author: Craig DavisFew joys equal hearing something fresh and unique. Thank you very much Karl and thank you CD Baby for allowing a small town guy access to talent such as this.
- author: Bamse
The best in a long time!!! What an artist! Can't wait to hear more from this guy and his outstanding guitar. Love it!
- author: ROGER YOUNG
What a bonzer album beautifully recorded with dynamic sound just like the band is in the room with you Sunny is a fabulous version of the old song and the driving beat of the title track is something else I look forward to seeing the band live in Melbourne someday
Talkin with the Hands
author: Shawn BubendorfGreat CD! The guitar is fantastic but there is something about his voice that just draws you in. I can't wait to hear more from this guy.
karl morgan talkin with my hands
author: cool toot aka mikey whitmire scthis is a real good cd.great vocals,burning guitar solos.thers rock, soul, funk and some great blues. awesome,great all round music.i love it.
- author: Brad at CD Baby
With an undeniable feel and a seemingly effortless knack for agility, this Australian guitarist has no trouble proving that he is no run-of-the-mill blues player. Blazing through 12 tracks of original songs (with the exception of one cover) that not only showcase his prowess on the frets, but also his uncanny ability to craft a magnificent song, this album truly speaks from the heart of a man who still holds great faith in the blues. While it would be easy (and fairly accurate) to compare the way he approaches his playing to Stevie Ray Vaughn, it's not that cut and dry. There's tinges of funk, soul, folk, and straight rock here that really make this album stand out, while simultaneously reflecting the genuine versatility with which he handles the instrument. While these songs are full of plenty of licks to appease finicky guitar fans and aficionados, there's also no shortage of finely penned lyrics that lock arms with the gut-wrenching vocals, making sure these tracks are more than just templates for guitar solos. His ear for tone and balance adds to this, making sure the guitar is the driving force in the structure, but not overbearing and unnecessarily showy. Accessible and honest, this is a welcome album for not only fans of good ol' fashioned electric guitar playing, but also those who are looking for some finely tuned songwriting as well.
A unique voice and great guitar work
author: Russell BridgesFrom the moment I heard track one my feet were tapping along to this. The vocal is really authentic, I could't believe it when I read that this guy is from Australia. The back end of the album has some nice chicago style blues as well as the rockin' variety, I can't wait to see them live.