Mark DuBerry is a Dublin based songwriter blending the
likes of jazz rock, electronic, prog rock and synth based compositions.
This 8 track album is released through his own label. The album is a
lovely blend of jazzy electric guitars, some almost classical acoustic
guitar sounds and lush washes of synth. The overall sounds range from
the almost Steve Reich like repetitive guitar sounds of opening track
Tribute to a much more prog rock sounding version of the likes of The
Future Sound of London, take in a bit of seventies breezy jazz rock along
the way and you end up with a highly entertaining album.
Road Records, October 2006
"This album is a delicious feast - dig in and enjoy!
Mark's new album is dynamic, in all senses of the word; it travels from
meditative, sensitive and gentle to steaming, brash and energetic, and
all manner in between - I love it! Although mostly instrumental, the album
is also spiced with some gorgeous vocal offerings. This is an album that
grows on you, with rich, varied and deep textures that invite repeated
listening. Mark has a strong melodic sense, drawing from classical, jazz,
folk, world music and atmospheric influences, and he's enormously skilled
at transitions - moving from one mood to a new one while carrying the
listener with him effortlessly. This album is a delicious feast - dig in and enjoy!" - David Hammond, CD Baby
"Head Room takes you on a personal tour of your imagination.
>From the soft, consistent guitar chords that open Tribute to the final
atmospherical progression that fades out Passage, Head Room keeps the
listener engaged and entertained throughout. While elements of DuBerry's
previous work can be heard on the album, he has also introduced something
new and exciting. Often it is hard to put your finger on but the feelings
that the music evokes need to be experienced. Every listen of the album
reveals more sonic secrets that keep the music sounding fresh. Following
his first album Escalate, Head Room has confirmed Mark DuBerry's place
as a strong, imaginative composer with a talent for catching and holding the listeners attention."
Graham Thomas, CD Baby
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