Derek Gripper - The Sound of Water (2011)

Cover artwork: Blue Head by Wliiam Kentridge is an original limited edition etching published by David Krut Publishing, originated in 1993, and editioned at 107 Workshop, Wiltshire by master-printer Jack Shirreff.

Derek Gripper's powerful recording juxtaposes his multi-layered compositions for solo guitar and voice with compositions by iconic Brazilian composer and multi-instrumentalist Egberto Gismonti.

From Joni, the expansive 15 minute opening track, to the explosive bass of Dance of the Heads, the hushed, jazzy tones of Ano Zero, and the evocations of the Kalahari in Copenhagen, The Sound of Water takes the listener on a journey that transcends the accepted notions of what a guitar can do.

Butcher’s sound engineering has revealed a new power and depth with The Sound of Water, a departure from Gripper’s previous recordings which were characterised by a raw and elegant minimalism.

Tracklisting:
01. Derek Gripper - Joni (9:42)
02. Derek Gripper - Vanilla (4:44)
03. Derek Gripper - Salvador (6:53)
04. Derek Gripper - Dança Das Cabeças / Dance of the Heads (5:38)
05. Derek Gripper - O Trenzinho Do Caipiro / The Little Train of the Caipira (5:15)
06. Derek Gripper - Ano Zero / Before the Beginning (6:16)
07. Derek Gripper - Copenhagen (6:30)
08. Derek Gripper - Sete Anéis / Seven Rings (6:52)
09. Derek Gripper - 2 Violões / 2 Guitars (3:52)
10. Derek Gripper - Anna Magdalena (3:06)