Tony Levin - (2000) Waters of Eden

"Waters of Eden" differ from "World Diary" quite a lot, but Levin has succeeded in maintaing the excellent level with which he started his solo career.
What changed is that Levin himself composed all the tracks here and almost all the tracks feature bass/stick as the main lead instrument. The compositions are more melodic and intricate. Most of the album is calm and pleasant to listen. Also, there are a few great guitar parts (guitar was actually missing in "World Diary"), so the album sound more rock-like. Nevertheless, the world and exotic elements are still present.
"Waters Of Eden" has a much more personnal feeling than its predecessor "World Diary". More traditionnal instruments are used this time: bass, drums, guitar, piano/synth. The music - more rock oriented - is much more melodic and less technical. I would recommend this record to any fan of instrumental rock music.

Highlights on this album include "Bone & Flesh" and "Opal Road" with Steve Gorn playing the flute (I would recommend "In the caves of the Iron Mountain" from Gorn, Levin, Marotta to listen to what those guys can fully do). "Waters Of Eden" and "Utopia" are outstanding tracks too.

Note: The Autographed cover, Mr. Levin signed this for me when i see him Sunday, April 7, 2002 at "Blueberry Hill" in St. Louis MO.

Track Listings

1. Bone & Flesh (6:43)
2. Waters Of Eden (4:50)
3. Icarus (5:34)
4. Gecko Walk (5:01)
5. Belle (4:01)
6. Pillar Of Fire (6:42)
7. Boulevard Of Dreams (6:46)
8. Opal Road (6:22)
9. Utopia (7:58)

Total Time: 54:10
Line-up/Musicians

- Tony Levin / cello, bass, upright bass
- Jerry Marotta / drums
- Larry Fast / synthesizers (1, 4, 6, 8, 9)
- Jeff Pevar / guitar (3, 4, 6, 8, 9)
- Steve Gorn / bansuri flute (1, 8)
- David Torn / guitar, loops, oud, and drum processing (1, 4)
- David Sancious / piano, synthesizers, and virtual soprano (2, 3)
- Pete Levin / synthesizers (5)
- Warren Bernhardt / piano (7)