Spyro Gyra

Spyro Gyra members 2017 (from l-r)
Julio Fernandez, guitar
Jay Beckenstein, saxophone
Lee Pearson, drums
Scott Ambush, bass guitar
Tom Schuman, piano (off camera)

Spyro Gyra made its way to my neck of the woods last night, again. It was the second time I’d seen them in concert and they were as good if not even better than the first time I was in their audience a few years ago.

from l-r
Scott Ambush, bass guitar
Tom Schuman, piano

When I listen to music I feel, see, hear, and emote. Words dance around my head. This time, equipped with a mini-notebook and pen, I wrote words while listening to the band play. I couldn’t stop; it flowed effortlessly from my hand. I was compelled, moved by their music and the intimacy of the venue.

Playing two at once!

Until you experience Spyro Gyra LIVE, these words will have to suffice as a ticket to the journey of their dynamic performances.  I invite you into my words from last night’s concert.

Jamming

Music

Harmony

Colors

Moods

Emotions

Dissonance

Union

Collaboration

Time

Measures

Culture

Seamless

Washes over you

Soothing

Riveting

Inspiring

Parts of a whole

Cleansing

Complicated

Simple

Loud

Soft

Stirring

Colorful

Multi-dimensional

Multi-cultural

Inventive

Innovative

Standards

Unique

Common

Cohesive

Flowing

Kinetic

Thunderous

Gentle

Powerful

Merciless

Intoxicating

Intrinsic

External

Fraternal

Far-reaching

Accessible

Understandable

Transcendent

Universal

Intimate

Soaring

Melodic

Marvelous

Fluid

Electric

Relentless

Joyful

Driving

All-encompassing

Dancey

Movement

Complementary

Generous

Groovy

Grateful

Playful

Fushion

Speed

Intentionality

Jamming

Randomness

Flow

Magic

Plaintive

Energy

Other-worldly

Terrestrial

Limitless

Boundless

Cacophony

Full

Rich

Luscious

Supportive

Teamwork

Toe-tapping

Finger-thumping

Heart-pumping

Seat-rocking

Masterful

Extraordinary

Appreciative

Grateful

Humble

Confident

Exhuberant

Continuous

Mellifluous

Heightened

Zen

Crafted

Stellar

Grand

Raw

Rabid

Racing

Animal

Synergetic

Funky

Fun

Fantastical

Fascinating

Frantic

Fabulous

Pulsating

Life-giving

Pounding

Base

Bass

Syncopated

Exclamation

Foreign

Native

Universal

Brewing

Bubbling

Melting

Charming

Child-like

Juggler

Entertainer

Layered

Star

Bright

Multi-faceted

Smooth

Silky

Satiny

Cool

Hot

Fresh

Varied

Jubilant

Happy

Contented

Frothy

Confection

Association

Riff

Ride

Swirl

Twirl

Crave-tastic

Momentus

Tremendous

“Morning Dance”

“Wiggle Room”

Walking

Talking

Fingers

Ecumenical

Mythical

Mystical

Magical

Rousing

 

Racer and Chief 187™