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Halesowen ( BIR ) - United Kingdom
Joined : July 15, 2006
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Well, nothing quite prepared me for hearing this on Jamendo. A truly creative piece of music, written and performed by talented muscians. I particularly like the drum programming, and of course PeerGrynt Lobogris's sublime guitar work.
It's raining outside right now as I type this, and your track provides the perfect sonic backdrop! Sublime piano work, and excellent work on the programmed drums, although I do think that the low end could be brought out a little more. A great little track :-)
After being really impressed with Paulo Pavan's first album, I was excited to discover that he was still active and making music. And it seems his craft and skills have only improved with time. While "Inside" was a great album, on of the best I'd found on Jamendo, it felt a little too reserved and at times predictable, not in a bad way, but it was lacking that spark that makes for really vibrant, exciting jazz.
It's superb then to hear this album, which finds Paulo experimenting, taking more risks, and playing with a real, tangible passion. The ensemble he plays with are all musician's with great skill and feel, and they all complement each other perfectly (keep an ear out for the drummer too!) All in all, an excellent collection of pieces, and an album that should be listened to by anyone in search of great, well crafted jazz.
Great album! Music that displays the perfect blend of raw energy and heartfelt emotion, played by talented musicians, which for me defines how prog should be.
I look forward to hearing more!
Tracing Arcs have a place among the finest artists that I've ever had the pleasure of discovering on Jamendo. It's a rare treat to discover music so beautifully written, performed, and produced.
Inevitably, comparisons with Portishead and Massive Attack are bound to come to mind when listening to any artist playing this sort of music, and the similarities certainly stick here. However, this is far more than a simple carbon copy of a tried and tested formula. Instead, Tracing Arcs have built on the genre, and have made it their own, and for that they deserve recognition.
Highlights of the album for me include "Crytalk" (loving the electric piano work here!), "Through a Glass Darkly" and "Desperate Measures".
Truly a beautiful album that should be heard by anyone who's got the time!
An awesome piece of work, tastefully fusing elements of traditional South American influences with contemporary instrumentation and jazz. Emotional and heartfelt music.
Pretty great stuff. It takes skill to pull off a fusion of styles like this, while still maintaining what's good in both elements and it's only quite rarely that you'll discover a group this good on Jamendo.
Good luck to you guys.
Great stuff! Plenty of energy and a very professional mix. Looking forward to hearing more
Okay so this could be seen as just another technically-minded guitarist releasing just another album full of shred and not soul. It could be...but it's not!
Firstly Steve Allen (if that IS your real name...) is an incredible musician, rivaling fellow guitarists like Joe Satrani, not just in technical ability but in songwriting and musical prowess. This isn't just a chops album; these pieces have a life and vitality about them that makes the album so much more.
Secondly, as the artist and his band (I don't know where they're session guys or an actual band) are very tight. There's never a moment where the music feels like it's dragging or falling apart.
Thirdly, there's variety!! Beginning with a frantic 80s Rock driving opener, and ending with a funky, soulful groover, this album packs a lot into it's mere 6 tracks!
Fourthly, download it! This guy definitely deserves to be recognised!
I liken Jamendo to browsing through a record shop; you can spend what seems like forever flicking through albums, getting really bored and wondering why you even came in in the first place when you suddenly find a gem of an LP, making the whole experience worth it. That is exactly how I felt when I came across this.
This is probably the first really good jazz album, of any sub-genre, that I've found on Jamendo. And as a lover of contemporary jazz, it only makes the discovery better!
The sound is very modern but with nods to the old-school (particularly Blue Night Dance which sounds very similar to the classic standard "Autumn Leaves"). The album is by no means overtly experimental, as I'm sure wasn't the intention, but is an exciting listen nonetheless. Mr Pavan clearly knows how to get to the heart and soul of jazz and, believe me, this album shows it.
The musicianship is first-class. What I admire about the artist is that he is prepared to groove with the rest of the band, picking his moments to shine, but being sensitive to the music as each piece requires. The drummer is also top-notch, holding the band together but still picking his moments to branch out.
If you like jazz, of any sort, you'll definately not be dissapointed with this excellent example of how good the genre can be. Fantastic stuff.
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