alan goodman: press/reviews

Under the Bed

Simply beautiful music to ease the way to dreamland, played by master guitarist Alan Goodman. His tender touch lends quiet intimacy to well-chosen traditional and original melodies with such cozy titles as "London Hush Baby," "Lullybye Bye," "Tranquila" and "Eensy Weensy Medley." Sunshine, starshine and moonlight.

check out the entire interview/article that appeared in the May 2005 issue!

"well done lullabies on a well played guitar.."

more praise for 'under the bed'

In this, his stellar second album, Alan creates sterling lullabies filled with warmth, richness and eloquence. Yes, I did say eloquence. Few musicians have the prowess to allow their instruments to speak, but Alan’s guitar speaks volumes, and the words it utters are angelic, indeed. On Under The Bed, Alan’s guitar is joined by chimes and triangles, which add to the sparkle and shimmer of these lovely, lyrical tunes. The incorporation of old favorite strains of song brings a touch of sweet nostalgia to these originals, which will have you humming along. These pieces are graceful, peaceful and, of course, restful. Believe me, you don’t have to be a child to enjoy these pieces! As a musician, I love the grace, fluidity and technique of Alan’s playing. On another level, I enjoy the intense beauty of every piece. And yes, on a third level, they are guaranteed to melt away your stress and anxiety and replace them with joy and happiness. And if those old childhood melodies interwoven throughout these songs don’t make you smile, you should take some time off to smell the roses! Like fireflies on a summer evening, this album shines brightly from the first notes through the final ones. Come on, folks, buy this to add some beauty to your hectic lives, and let your inner child out to dream a while! Sit back, relax, and let these glorious, gorgeous melodies carry you away to Dreamland! Another masterpiece from this wonderful, passionate guitarist! Buy it!

praise for 'romance revenge redemption'

“There aren't many guitarists with the guts...or more importantly the talent...to release an album of solo guitar recorded live with no editing or overdubs. But independent artist Alan Goodman did just that...and by doing so...has created a wonderfully entertaining album. Goodman's tunes are, for the most part, inspired by flamenco. His playing is fluid and mature...and his ability to communicate thoughts, feelings, and ideas with his guitar playing...is most impressive. To put it more bluntly, this man can play the hell out of a guitar. One tune ("Don Ramon") is an original arrangement of traditional falsetas...the remaining ten were written by Goodman himself. Alan seems like a regular guy...who just happens to be an extraordinary talent. A beautiful album that comes straight from the heart. Splendid material from start to finish.” (Rating: 5++)
Babysue
http://www.lmnop.com/
May 2003 Reviews

praise for 'romance'

“The liner notes of Alan Goodman's new disc "Romance, Revenge, Redemption" list inspirational thanks to Paco de Lucia (famed flamenco artist) and Kurt Cobain (Nirvana) as well as others. The musical influence of these musicians is heard in the original compositions included on this recording. The melancholy mood of "La Ultima" reflects the tonality of contemporary pop music. This is contrasted by the fiery performance of both "Don Ramon" and "Taming the Golem" which reflect the more traditional Spanish flamenco sound. Tonally, works like Can Coll share much with the compositional style of contemporary Latin jazz. The recording quality is clear and warm. The overall level of the performance is high. I recommend this disc for any who enjoy the many sides of contemporary flamenco guitar music.” © Philip Hemmo
Minor 7th
“Reviewing the best in non-mainstream acoustic guitar music”
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