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john r. carlson - in november 3" CD EP
[ parvoart ] recordings parvo 002
1 - Silk (3:59)
2 - Flagrant Deep (5:13)
3 - Gone And Went (8:27)
4 - November's End (4:45)
5 - Epiphany (2:16)
"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.."
Michael Henaghan @ Angry Ape
original review here
EU: € 7,50 including shipping!
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