Michael Perlowin has emerged as one of the world leaders of the modern pedal steel guitar movement. His critically acclaimed CDs of interpretations of classical music have received global recognition.
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His E-Bowed take on Debussy's to Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun is one of the most transendentally gorgeous guitar transcriptions I've ever heard. -
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Joe Gore - Guitar Player
“Performance: A+… a classical kick in the pants. Don't miss it. -”
John Sunier - Audio
“One of the most intriguing and original albums to grace my CD deck in many a long month,,, virtuoso interpretations of 20th century works by Mingus, Copland, Stravinsky, and Gershwin, all utilizing the electric pedal steel guitar.”
Mike Flowerday - Spinner
“….fresh, convincing and a lot of fun….full of verve and life …"The Firebird" really flies.”
Joe Mancini. - 20th Century Music
“I have rarely been so delighted by a record,…. utterly consistent and compelling… there is something immeasurably more human and musically nuanced about Perlowin’s steel guitar work. The range of expression the instrument can produce is simply breathtaking.”
Steven Rings - American Record guide
“…absolutely brilliant. I don’t listen to a lot of stuff. I usually get a CD, play it, and put it in the collection. It is the rare CD that I will listen to over and over. But I have Mike's CD just lying out… I play it a lot because I enjoy listening to it. Get it! you’ll love it.”
Winnie Winston - The Pedal Steel Guitar Assn Newsletter
“…an(other) absorbing, innovative and rewarding suite of music, invested with considerable intelligence and a quite "different" take on what music-making is all about.”
Mike Flowerday - Spinner
“…a very special a fantastic piece of musical artistry!,,,, just might be the best CD this year! ***** Five stars!”
Mike Rogers - http://www.lewrockwell.com/rogers/rogers67.html
“Mike’s steel magic transcends category and genre, clearly making it a modern day American music classic”
Robert Silverstien - 20th century guitar magazine, tcguitar.com
“…nothing short of mind blowing! You really have to hear it to believe it. Bravo!”
Mindy Jones - Blvd .Sentinel
“….sublimely exotic”
Peter Hund - Good new Music
“(a) great project that reveals to all who listen a new world…”
Charles Tilly - The Steel Guitar Forum