Circles in a Square Society
Circles in a Square Society is the sixth album by the jazz/world music trio Boi Akih, released in 2012.[1]
| Circles In A Square Society | ||||
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| Released | 2012 | |||
| Genre | World, Jazz, Rock | |||
| Length | 53:05 | |||
| Label | BROMO | |||
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After extensive listening sessions with classic rock records and lengthy discussions about songs with a timeless quality, Brouer and Akihary decided to incorporate some of their favorite selections into an album that includes a musical commentary on the era from which the songs came.
Reception
    
The album was met with a great deal of positive critical reception in Europe and the music was showcased live at Bimhuis, and on World Radio6. Saskia Törnqvist gave the album a 4 star out of 5 rating in the Parool.[2] Dutch Newspaper De Volkskrant published a 5 star rating by Frank van Herk.
Track listing
    
- " Circle 5" (N. Brouwer, M. Akihary)
 - " Guinnevere" (D. Crosby)
 - " Cold Blue Steel And Sweet Fire" (J. Mitchell)
 - " Circle 2" (N. Bouwer)
 - " A Merman I Should Turn To Be" (J. Hendrix)
 - " Drifting" (J. Hendrix)
 - " Circle 3" (N. Brouwer, W. Wierbos)
 - " Old Man (song)"
 - " Circle Exercise" (N. Brouwer)
 - " Circle 4" (N. Brouwer)
 - " Redemption Song" (B. Marley)
 
Personnel
    
- Monica Akihary – vocals
 - Niels Brouwer – guitar, computer, no-input mixer, world band receiver
 - Wolter Wierbos – trombone
 - Kim Weemhoff – drums
 
References
    
- "Circles In A Square Society". Radio6. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
 - Saskia Törnqvist in Parool 16.05.2012
 
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