VA - Blue Coast Collection 1,2,3,& 4 [2007-2020] (4 x CDs)

E.S.E. AUDIOPHILE SOUND

VA - Blue Coast Collection 1,2,3,& 4 [2007-2020] (4 x CDs)

The VA - Blue Coast Collection is a series of albums featuring acoustic music recorded live in the studio using a special technique called Extended Sound Environment (E.S.E.). The albums are produced by Blue Coast Records, a label that specializes in high-resolution audio and audiophile quality recordings that creates a holographic sensation for both surround and stereo recordings. The series includes four volumes so far, each with different artists and genres, such as folk, pop, country, and jazz. The albums are available in various formats, such as FLAC, SACD, and DSD.

Blue Coast Collection: The E.S.E. Sessions is the first album in the series, released in 2007. It features 12 tracks of diverse and dynamic performances, such as the upbeat “Looking For A Home” by Keith Greeninger and Dayan Kai, the haunting “Lilianna” by José Manuel Blanco and Jason McGuire, and the soothing “Darcy Farrow” by Rob Ickes and Tony Furtado. The album showcases a variety of artists and genres, such as folk, flamenco, country, and jazz and is a great introduction to the E.S.E. technique and its sonic benefits.

Blue Coast Collection 2 is the second album in the series, released in 2013. It features 12 tracks of intimate and expressive songs, such as the reggae-inspired “Three Little Birds” by Keith Greeninger, Chris Kee and Brain, the melancholic “Mutineer” by Jenna Mammina and Matt Rollings, and the playful “The Dog Song” by Garett Brennan and The Great Salt Licks. The album showcases the emotional connection between the artists and the listeners.

Blue Coast Collection 3 is the third album in the series, released in 2015. It features 10 tracks of mellow and relaxing tunes, such as the gentle “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” by Fiona Joy Hawkins and Lawrence Blatt, the dreamy “In My Life” by Meghan Andrews, and the nostalgic “The Times They Are A-Changin’” by Jenna Mammina and Alex de Grassi. The album is a perfect companion for a quiet evening or a peaceful morning.

Blue Coast Collection: The E.S.E. Sessions - Special Event 45 is the fourth album in the series, released in 2019. It features 10 tracks of live improvisations and collaborations, such as the groovy “Sugar Moon” by Marco Ferrero Trio feat. Jenna Mammina, the soulful “Angel From Montgomery” by Keith Greeninger feat. Dayan Kai and Chris Kee, and the mesmerizing “Moonlight Sonata” by Fiona Joy Hawkins feat. Rebecca Daniel. The album captures the spontaneity and creativity of the artists in the moment.

The Blue Coast Collection series is a must-have for any audiophile or acoustic music lover who appreciates high-quality sound and passionate musical performances. The series offers a diverse and satisfying listening experience that will transport you to the studio with the artists. (B)

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Track lists

CD1

01 Keith Greeninger & Dayan Kai - Looking For A Home 5:53

02 Jane Selkye & Chris Kee - Slow Day 4:06

03 Jose Manuel Blanco & Jason Mcguire - Lilianna 4:05

04 Rob Ickes & Tony Furtado - Darcy Farrow 3:14

05 Garett Brennan - The Dog Song 6:12

06 Tony Furtado - Tamalpais 2:02

07 Keith Greeninger & Dayan Kai - Immediately Blessed 7:16

08 Jane Selkye & Chris Kee - In Love Before The Last Call 5:02

09 Jason Mcguire - Romance 4:03

10 Garett Brennan - These Knees 2:47

11 Rob Ickes - The Waves Of Kilkee 2:57

12 Glen Moore - Finale 2:07

CD2

01 Keith Greeninger, Chris Kee & Brain - Three Little Birds 7:27

02 Jane Selkye & Chris Kee - On The Moon 5:20

03 Chi Mcclean - Hole In My Heart 4:24

04 Jenna Mammina & Matt Rollings - Mutineer 3:04

05 Garett Brennan & The Great Salt Licks - Hard Up Babe 6:12

06 Matt Rollings - Rise 2:34

07 Keith Greeninger & Dayan Kai - Waiting For The Rain 5:25

08 Jane Selkye & Chris Kee - Colville 5:37

09 Jenna Mammina & Matt Rollings - Another Grey Morning 3:20

10 Garett Brennan & The Great Salt Licks - Heaven 4:05

11 Houston Jones - I Found A Heart 5:17

12 Luis Perez - Dust In The Wind 3:16

CD3

01 Meghan Andrews - Johnny Colorado 2:34

02 Tony Furtado - Angeline The Baker 2:59

03 Jenna Mammina, Rolf Sturm - Wicked Game 4:22

04 Blue Coast All-Stars - Rolling In The Deep 6:03

05 Fiona Joy Hawkins - Feeling Sunshine 2:26

06 Derek Jones & Jenna Mammina - You Were Always On My Mind 5:47

07 Jenner Fox - Francine 4:07

08 Garett Brennan - I Will Walk 4:12

09 Alex De Grassi - Shenandoah 6:06

10 John R. Burr - Mexico 4:55

CD4

01 Meghan Andrews - I'm On Fire 3:48

02 Jenna Mammina, John R. Burr - A Case Of You 5:41

03 Jenner Fox - Cover Me Up 4:39

04 John R. Burr - Galadriel 4:08

05 Tony Furtado - Paradise 4:03

06 Meghan Andrews - Don't Come Around Here No More 5:30

07 Derek Jones - Baby Plays Around 3:39

08 Fiona Joy Hawkins, Rebecca Daniel - Heavenly Voices 4:34

09 Jenner Fox - Dublin Blues 6:03

10 Keith Greeninger - Close To The Soul 4:02

11 Jenna Mammina, John R. Burr - For Free 5:06

12 Art Lande - Round Midnight 7:15

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