Phil Keaggy – Live From Kegworth Studio
Feb 15, 2012 CD Reviews
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Phil Keaggy
Live From Kegworth Studio
Phil Keaggy is a master guitarist and he has a rich history of music in his repertoire. The latest addition is “Live From Kegworth Studio” a mix of Keaggy originals and covers played out live. I would call the new album “relaxed” or “casual” and maybe even “intimate,” but mostly casual as it is like he sat down in my living room and played from the heart.
To hear Keaggy sing Keith Green’s “Your Love Broke Through” is heartwarming and pleasurable, just as his rendition of “Here Comes the Sun.” Much more is his portrayal of heaven in “What A Day.”
The album overall has a nice warmhearted feeling. While the album was supposedly recorded live, it is missing an integral part of a singer/songwriter performance – the dialog. I would love to hear the conversations between songs.
I would be remiss if I did not give praise to the instrumental track “Legacy,” because that is really what Keaggy is known for. Not sure of the origins of the song, but in some ways his stylish guitar playing is a big part of Keaggy’s legacy so it is a fitting title.
With an already impressive catalog, Phil Keaggy fans will not be disappointed by this new addition.
- Ken W.
