After three years without a recording contract, the Subdudes reappeared with this beautiful collection of soulful, gorgeous, funkily "subdued" music. It's another example of why the band was so popular with those who were exposed to them, and why they were often mentioned as one of the bands most deserving of wider recognition. The lyrics here seem so personal at times that the listener feels like he's being allowed into the secret places of the writers' lives. The music combines joy, melancholy, gospel fervor, and blues sincerity to create a unique and appealing sound. Most of the songs on this disc are built on an acoustic guitar foundation, but "Late at Night" is a blazing electric blues, and "Fountains Flow" features fiery blues harp and electric guitar. "(You'll Be) Satisfied" is as catchy as any hit single, while "Miss Love" is a spooky lament that builds dynamically to multiple climaxes. Once again, the Subdudes deliver a tasty treat worthy of being heard by a larger audience. ~ Jim Newsom, All Music Guide
Chris Ferrara (Design), Steve Amedee (Vocals), Brian Gardner (Mastering), Tommy Malone (Slide Guitar), Jerry Joyner (Design), David Torkanowsky (Guitar (Electric)), Charles Brady (Engineer), Johnny Ray Allen (Bass), Tom "Bones" Malone (Guitar (Electric)), Tom "Bones" Malone (Guitar), Mike "Hitman" Wilson (Photography), David Torkanowsky (Organ), Glyn Johns (Engineer), Steve Amedee (Producer), Willie Williams (Guitar (Electric)), Steve Amedee (Percussion), Johnny Ray Allen (Producer), Keith Keller (Engineer), David Torkanowsky (?), John Magnie (Keyboards), Tom "Bones" Malone (Slide Guitar), Howard Levy (Harp), The Subdudes (Producer), Keith Keller (Producer), Mike Montero (Engineer), Robinson Mills (Engineer), Steve Amedee (Tambourine), Tommy Malone (Producer), Tommy Malone (Vocals), John Magnie (Producer), Howard Levy (Jew's-Harp), Tommy Malone (Guitar (Electric)), Tom "Bones" Malone (Vocals), Tommy Malone (Guitar (Acoustic)), Jim Scott (Mixing), Howard Levy (Penny Whistle), John Magnie (Accordion), Glyn Johns (Producer), John Magnie (Vocals), Howard Levy (Mandolin)
The painting "Annunciation" or "The Annunciation" by Leonardo da Vinci was painted, with Andrea del Verrocchio, circa 1472–1475.[1] The wings were later extended by another artist.
The angel holds a Madonna lily, a symbol of Mary's virginity and of the city of Florence. It is supposed that Leonardo originally copied the wings from those of a bird in flight, but they have since been lengthened by a later artist.
When Annunciation came to the Uffizi in 1867, from the monastery of San Bartolomeo of Monteoliveto, near Florence, it was ascribed to Domenico Ghirlandaio, who was, like Leonardo, an apprentice in the workshop of Andrea del Verrocchio. In 1869, some critics recognized it as a youthful work by Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci.
Verrocchio used lead-based paint and heavy brush strokes. He left a note for Leonardo to finish the background and the angel. Leonardo used light brush strokes and no lead. When the Annunciation was x-rayed, Verrocchio's work was evident while Leonardo's angel was invisible.
On March 12, 2007, the painting was at the center of a furor between Italian citizens and the Minister of Culture, who decided to place the picture on loan to exhibit in Japan.[2][3]
Notes
^ abc "Leonardo da Vinci: The Annunciation" (overview), ArtChive.com, 2009, webpage: AC-Annunc.
