Keaggy, Phil - "Find Me In These Fields"

Keaggy, Phil - Find Me In These Fields
1990, Myrrh

1. Instrumental
2. Strong Tower
3. Carry On
4. Instrumental
5. When the Wild Winds Blow
6. This Side of Heaven
7. Find Me In These Fields
8. Get Over It
9. Calling You
10. Instrumental
11. Gentle & Strong
12. Final Day
13. Instrumental
14. Be In My Heart
15. Instrumental

Find Me In These Fields often pops up as one of people's favorite Phil Keaggy platters. Seeing as I'd only heard Crimson & Blue (and absolutely adored it), I figured I'd give this one a shot. After all, it was released in 1990, aka The Best Year Ever For Music. Aaaaaaaand...what do you know? It's awesome. Of course it is. This is like a master class in musicianship and songwriting. If you're looking for a great pop/rock record written and played by some insanely talented musicians, this is for you. I was hooked from the opening acoustic instrumental. Any suggestions on which Keaggy album to get next?

Useless Fact: Rick Cua played bass on this album. He was kind of a big thing way back in the day.

Keaggy, Phil - "Crimson and Blue"

Keaggy, Phil - Crimson and Blue

1993, Myrrh

1. Shouts of Joy

2. World of Mine

3. Everywhere I Look

4. Love Divine

5. Reunion of Friends

6. All There is To Know

7. When Will I Ever Learn to Live in God?

8. Stone Eyes

9. I Will Be There

10. Don't Pass Me By

11. John the Revelator

12. Doin' Nothin'

13. Nothing But the Blood

As much as I absolutely love this disc I've never been compelled to listen to any other Phil Keaggy stuff. I heard a bit of True Believer and absolutely hated it. This, on the other hand, is a great classic rock disc with the virtuoso guitar talents of Keaggy. Keaggy... who has only nine fingers I should add. This guy does things with the guitar that boggle the mind. He's not an effects guy either - it's pure technique. "When Will I Ever Learn to Live in God?" is a Van Morrison cover. "John the Revelator" and "Doin' Nothin'" are long jam songs that show why Keaggy is considered a true guitar hero.

Useless Fact: There's another version of this release simply called Blue. I think it's supposed to be the "rockier" version. I haven't heard it so I can't say.