A Time for Joy: Reflections in Guitar

Description

A Time for Joy, sub-titled Reflections in Guitar, is an acoustic instrumental album by the American guitarists Steve Erquiaga and Wayne Brasel with percussionist Kenneth Nash, released on Maranatha! Music in 1985, distributed by Word. Released as a part of Maranatha’s Colours Instrumental Series. The album was produced and recorded by Kenneth Nash at Nash Studios in Oakland, California. Mixed by Leslie Ann Jones.

Featuring Steve Erquiaga and Wayne Brasel on guitars, Frank Martin on synthesizers, and Kenneth Nash on percussion. “All acoustic guitars were recorded in stereo with AKG and Neumann microphones through a custom build Demedio board using API parts.”

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Maranatha! Music

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[A note by the album’s Executive Producer, printed on the inner sleeve]

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LP tracklist:

Side One
A1. “Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring” – 3:42
A2. “Ode To Joy” – 2:09
A3. “Seascapes” – 4:08
A4. “Almost Home” – 2:36
A5. “Rejoice! The Lord Is King” – 4:16

Side Two
B1. “Joy To The World” – 4:13
B2. “Rejoice In The Lord Always” – 3:42
B3. “A Morning Song” – 3:05
B4. “The Joy Of The Lord” – 4:25
B5. “Largima / Paz” – 1:45

Note: Simultaneously released on cassette (digitally mastered BASF chrome cassette), 12-inch vinyl LP, and CD by Maranatha! Music.

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