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  • Artist: Eric Johnson
  • Rating: StarStarStarStar
  • Release Date: 1990 02
  • Total Time: 40:49
  • Type: Instrumental, Lyrics are included with the album
  • Genre: Rock

Review

After being overlooked on his debut, Tones, guitarist Eric Johnson burst onto the airwaves with the surprising hit "Cliffs of Dover." Armed with excellent chops and a clear tone, Johnson took a tired formula and made it sound fresh again. Despite his talents on the fret board, he plays with great restraint and chose to explore a variety of styles, including rock, pop, blues, country, and jazz. While his singing is not quite as interesting as his guitar playing, it is not obtrusive and is at times quite pleasing. This recording has reached near-classic proportions within the guitar community. ~ Robert Taylor, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track TitleComposersPerformersTime
Ah Via Musicom Eric Johnson, Steve Barber Eric Johnson (2:04)
Cliffs of Dover Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (4:10)
Desert Rose Eric Johnson, Vince Mariani Eric Johnson (4:55)
High Landrons Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (5:46)
Steve's Boogie Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (1:51)
Trademark Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (4:45)
Nothing Can Keep Me from You Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (4:23)
Song for George Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (1:47)
Righteous Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (3:27)
Forty Mile Town Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (4:13)
East Wes Eric Johnson Eric Johnson (3:28)

Credits

Eric Johnson (Vocals), James Fenner (Percussion), Eric Johnson (Pedal Steel), C. Roscoe Beck (Guitar (Bass)), Eric Johnson (Guitar), Stephen Barber (Synthesizer), Stephen Barber (Keyboards), Tommy Taylor (Drums), Steven Hennig (Guitar), Eric Johnson (Sitar (Electric)), Eric Johnson (Guitar (Acoustic)), Eric Johnson (Performer), Eric Johnson (Composer), Eric Johnson (Piano), Kyle Brock (Guitar (Bass)), Reggie Witty (Guitar (Bass)), Kyle Brock (Bass), Wee Willie (Harmonica), Jody Lazo (Vocals), Eric Johnson (Producer), Richard Mullen (Engineer), Paul Bissell (Percussion), Tommy Taylor (Percussion)
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Ah Via Musicom
Studio album by Eric Johnson
Released February 1990
Recorded March 1988 to June 1989 at Austin's Riverside Sound,
Saucer One Studio,
Arlyn Studios,
Studio Seven
Genre Instrumental rock, rock
Length 40:49
Label Capitol Records
Producer Eric Johnson
Professional reviews
Eric Johnson chronology
Tones
(1986)		 Ah Via Musicom
(1990)		 Venus Isle
(1996)

Ah Via Musicom is Eric Johnson's third solo album, released in February 1990 (see 1990 in music).

Several of the songs on the album are dedicated to fellow guitarists. Johnson revealed in an interview with Guitar Player magazine in March 1990 that the song "Steve's Boogie" is dedicated to Austin pedal steel guitarist Steve Hennig. Johnson also revealed in the same interview that the song "Song for George" is dedicated to an 80-year-old guitarist friend of his named George Washington. Additionally, "East Wes" is dedicated to jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery.

Contents

Ah Via Musicom DVD

A 5.1 DVD Audio version of Ah Via Musicom was released in 2002 from Capitol Records without Johnson's input, but was soon dropped. Johnson apologized to fans on his website for the DVD Audio release.

Eric Johnson commented in the September 2005 issue of Guitar Player magazine that the 5.1 DVD Audio version of "Ah Via Musicom" is in the works, but at this time there is no release date.

Track listing

All songs written by Eric Johnson except where noted:

  1. "Ah Via Musicom" – 2:04 (Johnson, Stephen Barber)
  2. "Cliffs of Dover" – 4:10
  3. "Desert Rose" – 4:55 (Johnson, Vince Mariani)
  4. "High Landrons" – 5:46
  5. "Steve's Boogie" – 1:51
  6. "Trademark" – 4:45
  7. "Nothing Can Keep Me from You" – 4:23
  8. "Song for George" – 1:47
  9. "Righteous" – 3:27
  10. "Forty Mile Town" – 4:13
  11. "East Wes" – 3:28

Personnel

  • Eric Johnson - Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Pedal Steel, Composer, Vocals, Producer, Sitar (Electric)
  • Jody Lazo - Vocals
  • Stephen Barber - Synthesizer, Keyboards
  • Roscoe Beck - Bass Guitar
  • Paul Bissell - Drums
  • Kyle Brock - Bass Guitar
  • James Fenner - Drums
  • Steven Hennig - Guest guitar on 'Steve's Boogie'
  • Richard Mullen - Engineer
  • Tommy Taylor - Percussion, Drums
  • Wee Willie - Harmonica
  • Reggie Witty - Bass Guitar

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)

Year Chart Position
1990 The Billboard 200 67

Singles - Billboard (North America)

Year Single Chart Position
1990 "Cliffs of Dover" Mainstream Rock Tracks 5
1990 "High Landrons" Mainstream Rock Tracks 31
1990 "Righteous" Mainstream Rock Tracks 8
1991 "Trademark" Mainstream Rock Tracks 7

Awards

Grammy Awards

Year Winner Category
1992 Eric Johnson Best Rock Instrumental Performance

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