Biography of Michael Barry-Rec
Hailing from the Blue
Ridge mountains of Virginia Michael Barry-Rec delivers a
unique acoustic instrumental soundscape that knows few
boundaries. With a spectrum ranging from the ethereal to
the intimate Michael strives to achieve the delicate
balance of dynamic/simplicity.
His most
current full-length release, Streams In The Desert,
has proven to be a thirst quencher for music lovers far
and wide. His ambient approach to Americana has yielded
a carefully crafted album which features a number of
very fine musicians including Grammy winning pianist
George Winston. Showing outstanding potential for film
this disc was awarded "Acoustic Film Score Album of the
Year" at the 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards.
His debut, On The
Road To North Mountain, is an instrumental odyssey
that defies simple description. Organically rich
acoustic guitar and atmospheric lap steel make up the
core of this remarkable album. Progressive Ears magazine
states, "Very rarely does something knock me off my feet
like this disc from Virginia guitarist Michael Barry-Rec.
This is music that needs to be heard and experienced."
Music Street Journal says, "Sometimes words just don't
do justice, such is the case here." Prognaut reviews
exclaims, "This whole album is a highlight - one of the
better independent, even major releases that has crossed
my path in a long while."
In addition to giving
voice to musical treasure, Michael’s artistic element
has also found a home in the creative process of stone
masonry. The chemistry of these two mediums has served
many a delicious dish for the eyes, ears and soul. As
one of his clients kindly summed up - "Michael can make
stones sing..."