Ron Korb - Behind The Mask

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Review by Priyanka Chandrasekar

Behind The Mask, the latest album from Ron Korb, is a stunning collection of world music that showcases the artist's exceptional talent on the flute. With a keen ear for melody and a deep understanding of various musical traditions, Korb has crafted a record that is both captivating and immersive.

From the opening track, "Bamboo Forest," Korb's virtuosity on the flute is on full display. The intricate melodies and complex rhythms of the piece transport the listener to a lush, verdant world where nature and music are in perfect harmony. Other standout tracks include "The Silk Road," which blends Chinese and Middle Eastern influences to create a mesmerizing soundscape, and "Spirits," a hauntingly beautiful piece that showcases Korb's ability to convey deep emotion through his playing.

Throughout the album, Korb is supported by a talented group of musicians who bring a rich tapestry of sounds and textures to the music. From the gentle strumming of the harp to the driving beat of the percussion, each instrument is expertly woven into the mix to create a seamless, cohesive whole.

Table of Contents

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Behind the Mask3:41
Desert Night4:3
Faith4:52
Voices In the Sky2:33
Shadow Dance (Reprise)01:44
Shadow Dance3:52
Journey Home4:47
Fields of Home (Reprise)02:56
Fields of Home2:23
The Longing3:16
Shadow Puppets3:43
Golden Robes5:36
Mirage4:45
Voices in the Sky02:31
Fields of Home Reprise2:56
Dark Eyes5:24
Shadow Dance Reprise1:47
Fields Of Home2:23
Caravan4:31
Voices In The Sky2:31
Behind The Mask3:39

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OASCD1014

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Credits

RoleCredit
DrumsLarry Crowe
FluteRon Korb
GuitarRay Hickey Jr.
KotoRay Hickey Jr.
PipaRay Hickey Jr.
Liner NotesRon Korb
PianoBill Evans
OrganBill Evans
ProducerRon Korb

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About Ron Korb

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Grammy® Award nominated Canadian flutist and composer Ron Korb albums are steeped in the diverse cultural traditions and experiences of his travels and his upbringing in Canada. Ron's solo album "Asia Beauty" was nominated at the 58th Grammy®Awards. The album also won Best in Show at the Global Music Awards and First Prize for Best Instrumental at the International Acoustic Music Awards, Best World Album at the 2016 ZMR Awards in New Orleans and Best World/Global Album in the One World Radio Awards in the UK. Ron also received The Brand Laureate International Personality Award in Malaysia, along with actors Keanu Reeves, Andy Serkis and pop singer Adele. In 2018, Ron releases his 20th solo album, World Café, with 12 new original compositions giving a rich and flavourful blend of musical styles crossing over textures and styles from the Latin world. Ron has over forty critically acclaimed releases and reissues in twenty countries on various record labels. The albums are on many top favourite lists and legendary singers in Asia have made cover versions of his music. He has toured in North America, Europe, Central America, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, and Mainland China. He has given solo performances twice at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC., The Glastonbury Festival in England, The National Theatre in Panama City, The Century Theatre in Beijing, World Art Stage in Edinburgh, Arnhem Cathedral in Holland and Expo 2005 in Nagoya and Madison Square Gardens in New York. He has also shared stages with Peter Gabriel, Jane Siberry, Tia Carrere, Liona Boyd, The Yardbirds, Olivia Newton John, Cesaria Evora, and Dadawa. Ron has performed for Queen Elizabeth, Prime Minister of Canada, Princess Takamado of Japan and was featured on the World Youth Day recording for Pope John Paul. Ron was a featured soloist in The Lord of the Rings Symphony at Roy Thomson Hall and also played a song he composed accompanied by the Toronto Symphony at the 2008 Olympic Bid concert. He represented Canada at The China Shanghai International Arts Festival along with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the Montreal Symphony. Rons sold out concert at Shanghai Concert Hall was voted the audience choice by the fans. Ron has played on major motion picture soundtracks including: Ang Lees The Ice Storm and Ride with the Devil, Atom Egoyans Exotica, Sweet Hereafter and Felicias Journey, Devils Knot Mira Nairs Kama Sutra John Woos Blackjack and the 3D IMAX film Space Station narrated by Tom Cruise and Beautiful Planet narrated by Jennifer Lawrence. Other credits include The Snow Walker, Being Julia and Merchant/Ivorys The White Countess starring Ralph Fiennes, Vanessa and Lynn Redgrave and an Emmy winning episode of World Without End by Mychael Danna, a Golden Globe and Academy Award winning composer.

Name Vars

  • Korb Ronald Walter
  • R. Korb
  • Various
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Summary by Priyanka Chandrasekar

Behind The Mask is a triumph of world music that showcases Ron Korb's exceptional talent as a musician and composer. It is an album that rewards careful listening and invites the listener to explore the many musical traditions that have inspired Korb's work. Highly recommended for fans of world music and anyone who appreciates exceptional musicianship.

Comments

loms562
2023-06-22
Ron Korb may not be as famous as other new age musicians like Kitaro or Vangelis, but his prowess with almost every kind of flute imaginable (one has to listen to the album Flute Traveller (1994), where he samples in solo format sixteen different kinds of flutes) has seen him regarded as a master of the instrument. The 'Prince of Flutes', as many have called him, detours into a more world music-styled album for Behind the Mask, with influences from Indonesian (e.g. 'Voices in the Sky'), Chinese (e.g. 'Fields of Home' and 'Journey Home'), and Spanish (e.g. 'Dark Eyes') music. This comes after his superb new-age debut Tear of the Sun (1990) and the Japanese-influenced Japanese Mysteries (1993). Because of the eclectic makeup of Behind the Mask, it may feel unfocused with music across different cultures and styles. It's what I call a buffet album-each track is different from another and there's a lack of thematic consistency. Still, Korb's brilliant performances on a range of flutes (e.g. bamboo flute, silver flute, alto flute, dizi, suling, kecak and even the didgeridoo), plus some great work by accompanying musicians who play a host of traditional instruments like the koto, anklung, gamelan, Celtic harp, and Latin and Chinese percussion, give the album many moments of harmonious and joyous sounds.Highlights:'Behind the Mask' - A sense of mystery and adventure is built as a myriad of percussion instruments comes into play, creating a strong rhythm. Korb plays a soaring melody on a type of flute (I'm not a flute expert, so I can't tell what flute it is), with accompanying plucked strings. One of the album's most energetic pieces.'Mirage' - A companion piece to 'Desert Night', and a prelude to the more vibrant 'Golden Robes', which shares the same main melody. This is an easy listening track performed on flute and piano that has a tinge of melancholy and a sense of yearning for happy memories.'Desert Night' - A beautiful piece on flute, with a subtle touch of accordion behind it, plus accompanying steel string guitar and harp. There's a feeling of tranquillity as the warm desert night sets in. 'Journey Home' - One of Korb's most well-known tunes, a piece heavily inspired by Chinese music that is performed largely on the dizi (Chinese flute) and erhu (Chinese violin), with great bridging rhythms between the main melodies. Reviewed on Luxman Stereo Integrated Amplifier A-383, Marantz Compact Disc Player CD-63SE, and a pair of 1973 New Advent Loudspeakers.Sound Quality: Good, sharp recordingRating: 3.5 stars
johninemccartney
2023-06-21
Does anyone know where I could find ancient voices off the album tapestries celtic quest
jakedparent
2023-06-20
常常來聽這首曲目
帶有回憶感
進擊的台灣
liktink88
2023-06-19
好好聽
benjaminbylund
2023-06-18
Ouvi quando estive no Peru, lindo
isasukeuchiha22
2023-06-18
So nice my wife like this so much
lovenapatel
2023-06-17
Beautiful song like the voice of the wind!
myyounggirl
2023-06-16
Adorable, qué bella música !!!
hometimerepairs
2023-06-16
@BytomGirl it's definetely not Celtic, he's using a dizi flute, and the fiddler's using an erhu.. which are both traditional chinese instruments.
chelle007
2023-06-16
@BytomGirl yea you're right, it has a little celtic style if you hear it out well. Ron Korb is great at mixing styles up. Nice ear you've got :)
And i didn't grow up in Britain either, i'm chilean.
superocheret05
2023-06-15
Great inspiring music.
So pure and so nice to listen to.
Thanks for sharing this awsome music.
This is sad that there are only ~3000 views...
sayricm
2023-06-13
so nice~~
feel the same way..
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