Michael Hedges
Aerial Boundaries
The Story
"Aerial Boundaries" was the groundbreaking instrumental album for guitar-wizard Michael Hedges. Recorded in 1984, this work remains a classic. This release has been called one of the most important acoustic guitar records ever made and remains his best-selling recording. "Aerial Boundaries" incorporates all the elements that characterize Hedges' music: astounding technique, innovative composition, and a spirit of daring exploration. Where many a musician with half of Hedges' ability would be prone to showboating, the guitarist seems to have thrown away the idea of ego altogether, opting instead for an almost ascetic purity of sound. The result is the groundbreaking music that this record captures. Although his life was tragically cut short in a 1997 automobile accident, Michael Hedges continues to wield tremendous influence over guitar music, especially among his fellow acoustic guitarists.
The Music
| 04:45 | Aerial Boundaries | Instrumental |
| 02:30 | Bensusan | Instrumental |
| 05:00 | Rickover's Dream | Instrumental |
| 03:15 | Ragamuffin | Instrumental |
| 04:10 | After The Gold Rush | Instrumental |
| 01:31 | Hot Type | Instrumental |
| 05:45 | Spare Change | Instrumental |
| 07:10 | Menage A Trois | Instrumental |
| 03:50 | The Magic Farmer | Instrumental |
The Artists
| Michael Hedges | Guitar, Production, Engineering, Editing |
| Mike Manring | Fretless Bass on "After The Gold Rush" and "Menage A Trois" |
| Mindy Rosenfeld | Flutes on "Menage A Trois" |
| William Ackerman | Production |
| Steven Miller | Production, Engineering, Mixing to Digital |
| Tom Arrison | Engineering Assistance |
| Nick Gutfreund | Engineering Assistance |
| Bill Mueller | Engineering |
| Oliver DiCicco | Engineering |
| Mark Boddeker | Digital Transferring |
| Bernie Grundman | Original Mastering |
| Richard Santangelo | Cover Photography |
| Cathye English | Liner Photography |
| Anne Robinson | Design |
| Tracks 1-4 and 6 recorded live to 2-track digital master in the Living Room at Windham Hill Inn, West Townshend, VT, using Fedco Audio Labs remote truck.
Track 5 recorded live to 2 track master at Sheffield Studio, Baltimore, Maryland. Track 9 recorded live to 2 track master at Different Fur Studio, San Francisco, CA. Track 8 recorded at Moblus Music, San Francisco, CA. Mixed to digital at A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA. Track 7 recorded at the Peabody Electronic Music Studio, Baltimore, MD. All sounds are of guitar origin. Mixed to digital at Peabody Recording Studio. Digital transfers at Master Digital, Venice, CA. Original mastering at A&M Studios, Los Angeles, CA. |
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