Michael's currently in the studio working on his next project.
Mysteries Magazine Review / click here for full review
"Michael Barry-Rec's vibrant musical style showcases melodies on this CD that are drenched in flowing tones, layered sounds, and swirling beats." "Captivating music without all the hoopla, On the Road to North Mountain provides a musical journey well worth taking."
Review from Gary Hill of Music Street Journal / click here for full review
Sometimes words just don't do justice. Such is the case here. If I had to describe this music on it's own merits I'd have to say that a healthy helping of instrumental folk music with hints of blues and country is combined with arrangements that often times call to mind early Pink Floyd. That comes close, but it really does not convey just how strong this disc is...
"I love this CD! Michael's music is beautifully organic and vital." George Winston
Review from Prognaut Magazine / click here for full review
...the whole album is a highlight and one of the very few that gets played in one listen rather than sporadically over a course of time. The music just flows with a familiar feeling that you can’t help but keep listening up til the end. This makes On The Road To North Mountain one of the better independent, even major releases that has crossed my path in a long while.
Review from Floyd Bledsoe of Progressive Ears Magazine.
I get quite a few CDs sent to me for reviews here on this web site. I try to check out every one that comes in even if it's just to skim through the tracks to get a feel of what the music is like. Very rarely does something knock me off my feet like this disc from Virginian guitarist Michael Barry-Rec. I had originally intended to just sample a small portion but once it was on I was almost mesmerized by the sheer beauty of the music. By the third or fourth track, I was completely hooked. Ironically, if I had been given a description of this music I probably wouldn't have been all that interested. This is music that needs to be heard and experienced... click here for the full review!
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