Name: Love Is The Plan, The Plan Is Death
Brand: James Blackshaw

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Limited edition

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2012-05-07

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James Blackshaw

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Folk

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James Blackshaw, born in London, England in 1981, is a guitarist and composer known for his long-form pieces written primarily for solo 12-string guitar. Influenced by minimalist composers and European classical music, Blackshaw's style incorporates overtones, drones, and repeating patterns.
With a sound reminiscent of *Jack Rose* and *Robbie Basho*, among others, Blackshaw has carved out his own unique place in the world of contemporary acoustic guitar music. His compositions showcase a deep understanding of the instrument and an ability to create captivating melodies that transport listeners to another realm.
Blackshaw's work has resonated with fans of artists such as *John Fahey*, *Loren Connors*, and *Steve Gunn*. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other musicians like the *Gunn - Truscinski Duo*, Blackshaw consistently delivers powerful performances that leave audiences spellbound.

written at a time of great emotional disquiet, the hauntingly beautiful and bittersweet ninth full-length studio album, 'love is the plan, the plan is death', from british guitarist-composer njames blackshaw was recorded at soma electronic music studios, chicago in december 2011 by engineer andrew hernandez (balmorhea). the six original pieces contained on the album (whose titles are lovingly misappropriated from those of short stories by the late, great science fiction author james tiptree jr aka alice b. sheldon,) are based alternately around nylon-string classical guitar and grand piano, with spare and subtle vibraphone and b3 organ parts overdubbed by blackshaw himself. genevive beaulieu (menace ruine/preterite) adds her stunning and powerful voice and words to track 'and i have come upon this place by lost ways'. 'love is the plan' is an incredibly warm and intimate recording and perhaps blackshaw's most concise, consistent and overtly melodic to date. "one of the best and most original instrumentalists in the new, acoustic renaissance" - david fricke, rolling stone

Love Is The Plan, The Plan Is Death

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