Talk To Me - Dean Haitaini

Tracks

1. My Old Lady

2. Sea Runs Dry

3. Don't Let The Devil Ride

4. Always A Woman

5. Getting Busy

6. Talk To Me

7. I Can

8. Dissin' Me

9. Alice In Wonderland

10. Shepherd's Warning

11. All Roads Lead To Rome

12. The Memory Of James

MP3 Download Samples

Dissin' Me (3.9 MB)

Description

If you were looking for the best mix of rock and blues - Dean Haitani has it all in this release. Critically acclaimed (see Rhythms Magazine review below) this CD profiles Dean's guitar and vocal skills.

The songs presented provide a range of good rockin' tunes such as "My Old Lady" to reflective soulful folk blues "Memory of James" Stand out tunes include a great blues number "Sea Runs Dry" and the accoustic "Shepherds Warning".

"Talk To Me" shows Dean guitarist expertise and musicianship as well as competence in song writing with some fine crafted songs on this CD.

Reviews

"Dean Haitani’s debut CD “Talk To Me” is one of the best I’ve heard. Each song is individual & Dean’s talent shines through. The vocals & instrumentals are both smooth & upbeat & make you want to hear more.

Dean’s star won’t fade – he’ll be shooting to the top with his incredible talent. Make sure you get his cd & follow his career – it will be amazing to watch & hear his musical journey.

I’ll definitely be playing Dean’s music on my Spirit of the Blues show & I know the listeners will be impressed. Congratulations Dean, you’re a fine example of our wonderful Aussie musicians."

Wendy Rudin - Spirit of the Blues Producer, Spirit FM 92.3 (NSW)

"Dean Haitani has been no secret to the blues cognoscenti for a long time. And with his earliest influences ranging from classical & jazz to country, he exemplifies the ability of the blues genre to absorb and blend & make whole.

Haitani is a gifted guitarist/vocalist & songwriter who grew up on the VIC/NSW border & began learning music from his father at the age of five, soaking up those diverse styles. By 15 he had his first band, & by 17 was offered the guitar spot in Tania Kernaghan's band. Cover bands,blues bands and solo gigs have honed his craft to a polish that reflects a bright future in the crystal ball.

This is Haitani's first album & it's fifty minutes of listening pleasure.Eleven of the twelve tracks are originals, the odd one out being a cover of "Don't Let The Devil Ride (traditional blues) being a 6.5 minute version, showcasing some stunning axemanship on electric guitars. My standout is the five-minute plus "Sea Runs Dry", a long slow blues in the classic style that turns your heart over and puts it back all shiny & new. There is kickass blues ("My Old Lady"), and some big anthemic numbers such as "Always A Woman", that are accessible enough to reach a wide audience. Haitani switches to acoustic guitar for "Getting Busy" and twelve string for "Shepherds Warning". The title track is an irrestible shuffle that bounces along for almost four minutes.

Chris Wilson's production is quality, & his piano/Wurlitzer/Hammond & percussion have a great complementry quality. Paul Gadsby (bass), and Roger Bergodaz (drums) make up the band with guests such as Cassie Crawford (backup vocals) and Steve Williams (harmonica) and Hide Hara (trumpet).".

Rhythms Magazine Oct 2002.

The Facts

Name: Talk To Me

Artist: Dean Haitani

Genre: Blues, Folk, Rock

Recorded: Melbourne VIC, Australia

Producer: Dean Haitani & Chris Wilson

Recorded: September 2002

Cat No.HRDM0013