While the last part of the disc doesn't live up to the promise of the first part, on the whole this CD is good enough to prove it's not a debut recording, no way, no how. You should give the kids in Harmonic Motion a listen. I should call the Dean of Students at Brown and report them for violating the honor code. Harmonic Motion should have spent more time in the practice room and more time in the studio before releasing From The Ground Up . The dynamics are practically absent, the blend is terrible, intonation is troubled and most of the arrangements don't do much for me.
Originality is largely absent and energy is lacking.
In short, Harmonic Motion's album is premature. Glimpses of real talent show through, but terribly sloppy musicianship pulls this recording way down. I advise potential buyers to skip this one.