Artistic modesty graces John Parish. This British multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer has a great track record. Such as the tasteful productions and instrumentations he provided for exceptional artists such as , and . Not surprising that they in turn assist Parish on a sporadic album of their own such as Bird Dog Dante. But Parish doesn't exploit this on a dry and dark sounding album
… full of boned americana and cinematic instrumentals. His famous friends turn up especially in lisping choirs, for example from the ominous Buffalo. Parish's own singing and guitar playing are also purely in the service of atmosphere and sound. This makes Bird Dog Dante an intense listening adventure, like the soundtrack to an imaginary modern film noir. (MR)more
