On this New Sounds, listen to pieces combining guitar(s) and strings with quasi-orchestral sounds, including a preview of the forthcoming record by guitar virtuoso Kaki King (pictured left), that features the string quartet, ETHEL.  The tune we've picked is "The Fire Eater," from Kaki's "GLOW," due out in October.  Also, hear "Dream Lightly," a work by New York-based composer Keeril Makan in collaboration with the American Composers Orchestra that uses the chiming and harmonics of electric guitar.

Listen to Tom Kersten’s G Plus Ensemble (guitar(s) plus orchestral strings) performing “Utopia” by Joby Talbot.  Then hear Bill Frisell  take a turn with this kind of combination on his record “Sign of Life,” together with a complement of string players; violinist Jenny Scheinman, violist Eyvind Kang, and cellist Hank Roberts. Plus, a work by Judd Greenstein, as performed by the NOW Ensemble, and more.

PROGRAM #3367, Guitars Plus (8/17/2012)