So Dark You See by John Gorka - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

It’s truly stunning what some folks can do with just an acoustic guitar and the power of their own voice. John Gorka is an elite level singer-songwriter who occasionally allows bass and drums to help drive his tunes. But in the end it comes down to the incredible intimacy of Gorka and his guitar. Two instrumentals, “Fret One” and “Fret Not” allow for a few quick flourishes of fingerpicking and fretboard chops. But it’s the simple, subtle shadings of “Night Into Day” that show off everything Gorka can do. The emotion comes through on the strum of the first guitar chord and doesn’t let up until the final notes rings out. He interprets Utah Phillips’ “I Think of You,” Richard Jones’ bluesy “Trouble In Mind,” and Michael Smith’s “The Dutchman” with the same grace he brings to his own originals. “Whole Wide World” tips towards pop. “Ignorance and Privilege,” “Where No Monuments Stand,” “That Was the Year” and “Diminishing Winds” deliver a contemplative songwriter. Sophisticated yet never over-complicated, Gorka’s a veteran with miles to go before he’s complete.

1. A Fond Kiss

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: Robert Burns; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

2. Whole Wide World

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

3. Can’t Get Over It

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

4. Fret One

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

5. Ignorance & Privilege

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

6. Utah

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: Bruce "utah" Phillips; Composer
B M I: On Strike Music; Other
Music Publisher: On Strike Music, Bmi
On Strike Music; Other

7. I Think of You

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: Bruce "utah" Phillips; Composer
B M I: On Strike Music; Other
Music Publisher: On Strike Music, Bmi
On Strike Music; Other

8. Where No Monuments Stand

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: William Stafford; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

9. Night into Day

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

10. Fret Not

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

11. Live by the Sword

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

12. Trouble in Mind

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: Richard M. Jones; Composer
A S C A P: Universal Music Corporation; Other
Music Publisher: Universal Music Corporation, Ascap
Universal Music Corporation; Other

13. The Dutchman

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: Michael Smith; Composer
B M I: Duchess Music Corporation; Other
Music Publisher: Duchess Music Corporation; Other

14. Mr. Chambers

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

15. That Was the Year

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

16. Diminishing Winds

Primary Artist: John Gorka; Main Performer
Composer: John Gorka; Composer
A S C A P: Blues Palace Music; Other
Music Publisher: Blues Palace Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

47 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Folk, Singer & Songwriter, Contemporary Folk

Label

Red House Records

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 12, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

33651022329