TODD MOSBY - LAND OF ENCHANTMENT REVIEW
“Wherever one goes in the Southwest, one encounters magic, strength, and beauty,” Ansel Adams wrote. Inspired by the same landscape – and Georgia O’Keeffe‘s art – each of the pieces on Todd Mosby’s upcoming album have similar characteristics. Land of Enchantment has magic enough for several releases. Stylish, playful and cool, the album underlines the deep connection between geography, art and culture.

From jazz, jazz fusion and samba to Bossa-nova and folk-rock, the album’s genre defying style makes sure that there is something here for everyone. I enjoy how the sound seems to represent the landscape, from the baking A Place in the Sun to the reflective By The Time I Get To Phoenix. There is a lot to discover in-between with almost limitless replay value.

Georgia O’Keeffe said: “I know now that most people are so closely concerned with themselves that they are not aware of their own individuality. I can see myself, and it has helped me to say what I want to say—in paint” Listening to Todd Mosby play, I’m 100% sure that he can say the same about the guitar. -  - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

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Land of Enchantment

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AWARD WINNING COMPOSER / GUITARIST TODD MOSBY RELEASES A HOLIDAY SINGLE TITLED AN OLDE FAREWELL (AULD LANG SYNE). A FRESH NEW SOUND ON A HOLIDAY CLASSIC.

This Holiday season, Todd Mosby a leader and innovator in the Contemporary Instrumental genre, brings new vision to a classic Holiday song. Easily traversing, jazz, new age and fusion with the highest level of skill and musicianship, Mosby wraps this tune in an ever expanding package of lush harmonies and interconnecting interludes, full of surprises and intricacies which will delight listeners ears.

Inviting us into a realm of music and lore, one in which creativity knows no time nor bounds, offering his most ripened ideas to a cast of seasoned artists, maestro Mosby churns up a most delectable re-imagined version Auld Lang Syne. Featuring award winning vocalist Lola Kristine and and drummer extraordinaire Steve Davis (Dave Liebman, Bill Evans, John Pattitucci), this track sizzles at a warm burn to feed the Holiday Spirit. 
Why did Mosby choose this particular classic to re-imagine for the Holidays? “The melody has a feeling of timelessness which lends itself into interesting areas of reharmonization, development and improvisational concepts.”  When researching the history behind this most popular song in American culture and around the world, Mosby found Auld Lang Syne to offer a very unique history and mythology surrounding its origins dating back some 12,000 years to Ireland. As Irish legend has it, the song was carried by remnant survivors of an ancient civilization called Atlantis. As Crossing the sea in search of new lands, reflecting on acquaintances lost but not forgotten, along with a strong spirit of hope, they apparently landed in what is now present day Ireland. In remembrance of that time and event, this song has been handed down through the millennia.  “I find the melody the most intriguing aspect of this song,” states Mosby. “It has a haunting, distant beauty with very memorable qualities.”

Todd Mosby: composer, acoustic & electric guitars
Lola Kristine: vocals
Steve Davis: drums 
Ben Coen: acoustic bass

AN OLDE FAREWELL - SINGLE

An Olde Farewell

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - arranger, acoustic & electric guitars
Charlie Bisharat - violin
Laura Vall - vocals
Timothy Bailey - bass
David Leach - percussion
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Jimmy Webb/Glen Campbell’s By The Time I Get To Phoenix rounds off the album in a dreamy and heartwarming way. The lovely guitar and violin duet twists and turns delightfully. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
A classic American pop standard, the song depicts a long haul out of LA to OKLA although the real stop is via Flagstaff. I love arranging for this particular ensemble of instruments. - TM

Land Of Enchantment

By The Time I Get To Phoenix

By The Time I Get To Phoenix (single)

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - composer/arranger, electric guitar 
Tom Scott - tenor sax, aerophone 
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Rhonda Smith - bass
Dapo Torimiro - electric piano
David Leach - percussion
Laura Vall - vocals
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

PLACE IN THE SUN [5:57] - Todd Mosby (Mosby Music Group,LLC - BMI)

The album opener is called Place in the Sun – and what a warm and inviting piece it is! Under a cloudless sky, good company and a playful atmosphere make this album opener into something truly spectacular! The female vocalization (Laura Vall) and Timothy Bailey’s bass sound divine. But don’t take my word for it; check it out for yourself. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
The playfully-titled “Place In The Sun”, exudes the transcendent feeling of being in 
This composition reflects a part of my early musical life spent performing ska and new wave in the the late 70’s early 80s. It is also a tribute to the Tom Scott & the LA Express, “Tom Cat,” album which was an early inspiration. The vocalese sounds came from listening to the sound of Vietnamese lyric. I accidentally copied a portion of lyric to Tom’s part which I believe gave him the inspiration to solo using an aerophone vocal patch. This hybrid composition combines late 70’s new wave & ska with a Tower of Power /James Brown rhythm section and a melody reminiscent of Tom Scott and the LA Express. - TM

Place In The Sun

Place In The Sun (single)

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - arranger, acoustic & electric guitars
Charlie Bisharat - violin
Laura Vall - vocals
Timothy Bailey - bass
David Leach - percussion
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA


BY THE TIME I GET TO PHOENIX [4:37] - Jimmy Webb (Sosha Music - EMI, R2M Music, Songs of Lastrada - BMI)

Jimmy Webb/Glen Campbell’s By The Time I Get To Phoenix rounds off the album in a dreamy and heartwarming way. The lovely guitar and violin duet twists and turns delightfully. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
A classic American pop standard, the song depicts a long haul out of LA to OKLA although the real stop is via Flagstaff. I love arranging for this particular ensemble of instruments. - TM

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - acoustic guitar
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

EMERALD SPRINGS [3:02] - Todd Mosby (Mosby Music Group, LLC - BMI)

On Emerald Springs, we finally get a Todd Mosby solo. The steel string guitar sounds incredible! It is a very dynamic melody Mosby has in store for us; after a powerful opening it almost stops, then a more thoughtful segment follows – before a few heavy riffs are heard. It is only three minutes long, so I had to put it on replay to really appreciate this part of Mosby’s musical expression. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
The ancient hot springs of Ojo Caliente and surrounding area are engagingly beautiful. A dramatic night sky make for very intimate meditations, insights and inspirations. For this tune, I was contacted by Will Ackerman to write a piece using one of his beautiful tunings as part of a challenge. The structure contains highly rhythmic strumming sections juxtaposed against finger style sections with no time. Will’s tuning: EBGBD - TM

Emerald Springs

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - arranger, acoustic Imrat guitars
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Timothy Bailey - bass
Ranya Iqbal - cello
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

NORWEGIAN WOOD [3:48] - John Lennon, Paul McCartney (Sony/ATV Songs - BMI)

The album’s rendition of the Beatles’ Norwegian Wood is playful and makes the melody fit well with the New Mexico atmosphere. Especially the last 40 seconds are fantastic. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
This song first introduced the sound of sitar to American audiences. George Harrison’s first sitar teacher was Imrat Khan and Imrat guitar luthier Kim Schwartz is based in Abuquerque, NM - TM

Norwegian Wood

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - composer/arranger, electric guitar
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Dapo Torimiro - electric piano
Timothy Bailey - bass
David Leach - percussion
Adrianne Woods – cello
Laura Vall - Vocals
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

GEORGIA'S WORLD [4:47] - Todd Mosby (Mosby Music Group - BMI)

Listening to Georgia’s World gives the same experience as studying Georgia O’Keeffe’s artworks; one cannot help thinking that this is indeed a genuine masterpiece! The blues guitar and the Rhodes piano, similar to the mid-section on The Doors’ Riders on the Storm I think, invite us into this unique and incredibly well-crafted track. The melody is easygoing and light, making the listener hang on to each note. Georgia’s World is, in short, a winner from start to finish. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
The town where Georgia O'Keeffe once lived, Abiqui was a place where she found unending inspiration for her paintings. - TM

Georgia's World

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - electric guitar
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Rhonda Smith - bass
Dapo Torimiro - piano
Adrienne Woods - cello
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

A DISTANT LIGHT - Todd Mosby (Mosby Music Group, LLC - BMI)

A Distant Light At this stage, the album changes pace. The delicate A Distant Light gives time to reflect on everything we have experienced this far and ponder about what’s next. Adrienne Woods’ cello and Mosby’s electric guitar engage in a wonderful duet that will illuminate even a dark room. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
The evening star seen just after sunset in a Western sky was the inspiration for this musical reflection. - TM

A Distant Light

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - electric Imrat guitar, acoustic Imrat guitar
Tom Scott - tenor sax
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Timothy Bailey - bass
Dapo Torimiro - el. piano
David Leach - percussion
Laura Vall - vocals
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

NATIVE DANCER [5:01] - Todd Mosby (Mosby Music Group, LLC - BMI)

Talking about movement; Native Dancer seems to incorporate the two tracks we just heard, and somehow takes it all into a new and creative direction – much thanks to the Imratguitar and sax. Where ever you might be, the landscape of New Mexico seems near. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
A horseback ride out of Taoes Pueblo with a Zuni shaman was the inspiration for this piece along with a variation on an ancient Bhim Palasie melody by Imrat Khan for the A section. - TM

The first melody is a variation on an ancient theme given to me by guru-ji Imrat Khan from Raag Bhim Palsaie. The second melody I wrote as a contrast to Bhim Palasie and I used Raag Yamin Kalyan for this section. The harmonic structure of the tunes and melodies are true the the raag forms keeping a very traditional structural while still allowing soloist to move outside the form and still keep the raga sound. I really love the solo interplay with Tom Scott and myself while Vinnie and the band held a great groove. - TM

Native Dancer

CREDITS
Todd Mosby - composer/arranger, electric guitar
Vinnie Colaiuta - drums
Dapo Torimiro - electric piano
Timothy Bailey. - bass
David Leach - percussion
Laura Vall - vocals
Producer: Jeffrey Weber
Assistant Producer: Todd Mosby
Engineer: Clark Germain
Mastering: Tom Eaton
Recorded December 2022, East West Studios, Los Angeles, CA

MOONRISE SAMBA [4:56] - Todd Mosby (Mosby Music Group, LLC - BMI)

The track fades beautifully into Moonrise Samba. I especially enjoy the jazzy, guitar driven melody. The Rhodes keyboard too shines brightly in the moonlight. Vinnie Colaiuta is, as usual, brilliant. We are in the company of world-class performers, no doubt about that. The warm and upscale piece makes it impossible to sit still. - BT Fasmer, New Age Music Guide

*****
Completed in a 1960’s vinatge Air Stream, under a starlit New Mexico night sky, this tune’s unique architchture is derived from Latin Soul, Samba and Sergio Mendes / Steely Dan influences. - TM

"Moonrise Samba by Todd Mosby is that jazz track you have been waiting all year long for, that heavenly delight of a symbiotic partnership of keyboards and fluent guitar, it is nothing less than mesmeric and totally unstoppable, here is a sure fire hit on the charts if I have ever heard one." - Steve Sheppard, One World Music

Moonrise Samba

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Solo acoustic guitar piece uses raga form to create the sound of falling water as it flows through the ancient rocks of a creek bed.

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A musical exploration into the many moods depicted by the beauty and variety of the mountains. Acoustic guitar based surrounded by a variety of instruments. 

Acoustic guitarist and composer Todd Mosby is joined by a stellar cast of guest artists on his newest release, "On Eagle Mountain". Besides standard acoustic guitar, Todd also plays the unique imrat guitar, a hybrid 20 stringed sitar guitar.

Recorded and produced at the acclaimed Imaginary Road Studios by the Ackerman/Eaton team (one of the most popular in instrumental music) "On Eagle Mountain" spans multiple genres (world, jazz, folk) and many moods (vibrant, serene, contemplative) and does so with fluid grace and artistic depth.

Joining Todd on the album are the following musicians:

Tony Levin: ns bass, electric basses
Charlie Bisharat: violin
Eugene Friesen: cello
Michael Manring: fretless bass
Jill Haley: english horn
Jeff Haynes: percussion
Premik R. Tubbs: soprano, wind synth
Noah Wilding: vocals
Tom Eaton: synth pads, singing bowls

What People are Saying:

"Todd Mosby incorporates more influences into his composition and performance on guitar than anyone I have ever worked with and he doesn't just dabble in those influences; he masters them. His knowledge of Indian music is quickly apparent, but his virtuosity in and love of jazz is equally present; along with with a graceful ease in bluegrass and folk music tradition.

Somehow he manages to synthesize these disparate elements into a singular musical voice that is unique in my experience... and 'unique ' is not a word I throw out easily or frequently. Sometimes, however, it's apt; as it is with Todd Mosby."
WILL ACKERMAN, GRAMMY WINNER, PRODUCER, FOUNDER WINDHAM HILL RECORDS

Eagle Mountain

Colorado, Missouri

Falling Light

Four Guitars

Autumn Light

August Light

When flying at night, the lights of small towns are visible and scattered sometimes by great distances. These lights are all connected. This is an analogy to the lights (spirit)  which shines in each of us. The lyric recalls places of  spiritual and personal significance. 

12) SHINNING LIGHTS 3:19
SOLOS: Todd - electric guitar, Lola - vocal
Todd Mosby - acoustic & electric guitars
Michael Manring - bass
Jerry Marotta - drums
Jeff Haynes - percussion
Lola Kristine - fender rhodes, vocals
Kristin Hoffmann - backing vocals

SHINING LIGHTS LYRIC
VERSE 1
A Light in the Brothers
A Light in our Sisters too 
A Light in the Children 
Now let it shine___ shine true 

Shine a light in Missouri
Shine a light in Nevada too
Shine a light down in Texas 
Now let it shine thru to you, to you

VERSE 2
A Light in the Mother
A Light in the Father too
A Light in the Waters
Now let it Shine Shine True

There’s a Light in the Rockies 
There’s a Light in Nantucket too
There’s a Light down in Georgia 
Now let it Shine Shine True____ ooh ooh 

CHORAL TAG: OUTRO
||: Shine Shine Shine 
Shine Shining Love
Shine Shine Shine 
Shine Shining Love :|| 3xs
Shine Shining Love  ||END

Shining Lights

Grounded to the earth but moving towards the heavens, this is my sonic concept of heaven and earth.   

4) EARTH & SKY 3:06
SOLOS: Todd - electric imrat guitar
Todd Mosby - acoustic imrat / electric imrat / electric guitars
Tony Levin - bass
Jerry Marotta - drums
Jeff Haynes - percussion
Lola Kristine - fender rhodes

Earth & Sky

Dipping and turning, we used to do snap rolls and all kinds of stunts in the AT6 lovingly called Miss Behavin… 

1) GLIDING 3:31
SOLOS: Todd - electric imrat guitar
Todd Mosby - acoustic & electric imrat guitars
Tony Levin - bass
Jerry Marotta - drums
Jeff Haynes - percussion
Premik Tubbs - soprano
Tom Eaton - fender rhodes

Gliding

"One of the most unique guitarist I have ever worked with..." - Will Ackerman, Founder Windham Hill Records

Acclaimed Indian Jazz Guitarist Todd Mosby has created a new musical syntax integrating Indian classical music and Western music, encompassing elements from classical, folk, bluegrass and jazz. 

The result opens new frontiers with exciting new sounds and structures that transcend known genres of music.

An innovative guitarist, composer & improvisor who creates an intriguing combination of Indian Jazz, New Age, jazz, folk and world music, Mosby's music is genre-defying.

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