Artist : John R. Carlson
Title : In November
Genre : Ambient / Classical
Year : 2008
Date : 11/2008
Bitrate : VBR kbps
Tracks : 05
Label : Parvoart 002
Source : CDDA
Encoder : Lame 3.97
Length : 24:39 min
Size : 27,0 MB
Tracklist:
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01.silk 03:57
02.flagrant deep 05:12
03.gone and went 08:29
04.november's end 04:45
05.epiphany 02:16
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24:39 min
with recent records, including peter broderick's docile
and goldmunds 'corduroy rd' edging solo piano improv
music closer to the public eye, this is as good a time
as any for the american-born, german-based john r.
carlson to present his take on the genre.
far from jumping on the bandwagon though, carlson,
a trained ballet dancer, lists an impressive fifteen years
worth of compositional experience on his cv with a
canon of seventy plus recordings covering theatre,
television and radio further underlining his pedigree.
'in november', a suite of five compositions recorded on a
vintage 1903 grand piano without second takes or studio-
trickery, ebbs and flows spectacularly, serenading from a
comforting solitude to animated dramas, while covering
everything else in between. carlson's style transcends
beyond the basic linear rules expected of solo piano
composition.
his music is, of course, channeled and highly focused, yet
remains unburdened by the limitations such factors might
impose. resplendent harmonics clash with notes doused in
a somnolent intimacy, as wintry grays blend seamlessly with
crisp, autumnal textures and a variety of colours and emotions.
there's a discernable sense of flow throughout this recording,
exuding beauty as well as suspense, with carlson proving to
be adept at controlling the tension/release of each piece.
more impressive is his virtuosic performance on 'in november',
it stamps an indelible authority over a style of music that often
sounds identikit, while retaining a rich, emotional depth.
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