You ready to hear about some #OPM (other people's music)? I'm going to try something different this week and add all of the music I'm covering in one thread, with the blog containing slightly longer versions of all of these linked at the end. LMK what you think of this format.
A pair of fairly different tracks show two different but complementary sides of Paul Griffin’s work. “Fat Wren” is jazzy and swinging, with a flute-like synth line and some pretty arpeggios draped over upright bass and breaks. “Caught” is a spacey ambient track with the expected hypnotic arpeggios and low end drones – easy to get lost in, if you so desire.
Jamming on #ElectricGuitar. I don't think I've ever shared anything where I went more #jazzy. I did a four bar comping loop and then started playing over it. Spot the exchange notes, because apparently I'm subconsciously still thinking in dromoi/makam.
This is all played with just fingers. Plus… Show of hands, please, if you don't believe this is played on a #telecaster. In combination with my fingers, it's been described as the warmest sounding tele ever. #Music#jazz#improvisation#guitar
So I'm starting up the #BandCamp recommendations thread.
Please feel free to recommend your own work, your friends work or just something cool you would like to share. If it's on BandCamp it's welcome in the thread.
"Playtime" by L'indécis is a very mellow slice of luscious instrumental jazzy #hiphop
The production is sweet and rich, these deep vibes will have you lounging.
According to some, #WestAfrica is a hotspot of the most talented guitarists around. I agree, but I freely admit I've been biased for a long long time now.
This is Fanta Bourama by Djelimady Tounkara. Considering the above statement, he's mixing in so many styles in this, from #flamenco to jeli ngoni-innspired melodies to #jazzy chromaticism, with immaculate technique and flair, and he makes it all sound effortless. He used to be in the legendary Rail Band before going solo, and is rightfully considered an African #guitar hero. Though not as famous—globally-speaking—as Ali Farka Touré (who occasionally played with the Rail Band’s competition, Les Ambassadeurs), he’s of that same generation of musical pioneers. #music#musodon#musodons#ethnomusicology#Mali#Africa#guitarist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeYN2QW5qrc
Oh hell! Have Mansa as well; an atmospheric and expressive instrumental track progressing to a danceable groove. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAA9baZ4wCI