“abstract”: the official STQ Album
Catchy, passionate, and genre-bending, the twelve original compositions of this group’s debut album are truly an eclectic mix.
Sarah Wallin Huff on violin and vocals brings a classical and folk influence to the band; Danielle Cummins on violin brings a Celtic and country influence; Ken Glaser on guitar, bass, and vocals brings a rock and minimalist influence; and Keith Buerger on percussion brings a jazz and baroque influence. As diverse as the styles are, they share a common thread of energy, spirit, and exploration, with the members shaping the sound by adding touches of flugelhorn, theremin, piano, and vibraphone.
The disc opens with a group composition reminiscent of the Moody Blues, featuring an upbeat violin motif, a forward-looking narrative, and a memorable chorus. To close the disc, the group grafted contemporary lyrics onto a 17th century classical composition to create a fun and sophisticated Christmas song that may well become a holiday standard. In between, well … you’ll just have to hear for yourself.
Track Listing and Excerpts:
- Born Too Soon
- Sonata Moderna
- For A Day
- Forest Of Cedars
- Under The Influence
- Personal Echo
- First Dance
- Don’t Come Cryin’ To Me
- The Road
- Dance At Clonmacnoise
- Candy
- Christmas Morning
