"uncut & lo-fi" is the 5th and latest release from the Swedish group of 9 musicians known as Reform. They have been described as "Swedish psychedelic jazz-rock for the open minded." But what this album really sounds like is excited instrumental psychedelic garage-rock that takes cues from jazz in its improvisation and sense of order. The opener, "Lion Bar," is a wild track with boisterous and echo-laced drums, plus a plethora of instruments and sounds that makes for an energetic clamor skillfully placed somewhere between music and noise. In "Uncle Urri 2" they slow things down with a more reserved blues beat overlaid with soulful, yet highly spacey, harmonica and guitar playing. For "Spooky" they give us a song that sounds like a blend of jazz and jam-band styled rock, recorded loudly in their unique "lo-fi" manner. If you are a fan of experimental instrumental music, or intrigued by garage-rock that dares to employ the methods of jazz jams, then Reform's CD, "uncut & lo-fi," is an album you would certainly be interested in hearing.
Equal parts jazz and instrumental psychedelic / progressive rock, Reform's debut CD, "Reformed," charts a middle ground that ably fuses classic styles and influences - with an unusual twist. With a stellar 6-piece ensemble behind him, harmonica player Àlvaro Fernandez Gavíria's full, lower-octave playing serves as a primary lead instrument for much of the album. With studied restraint, Gaviria's tone – which recalls that of accomplished blues harp-stylist, Corky Siegel, approaches his instrument like a fusion-oriented Miles Davis, drawing out found harmonics within the framework of the band's rich and melodic songscapes. Guitarists Johan Glasson and Peter Åkerberg create the underpinning for Reform's – at times, Steely Dan-like jazz-rock sound, while drummers Anders Bergman and Åke Eriksson provide the forward thrust, effectively filling passages with deft and meticulous hits and textures. Not to go unmentioned, bassist Jesper Bergman and keyboard player, Magnus Ramel's contributions are no less vital - and noteworthy, to Reform's decidedly adventurous leanings. Regardless of whether it's fusion jazz or spacey art rock, Reform's CD is a terrific set of original music by unique players with unbounded skills.
Reform was formed in 1998 as a Jam Band playing tunes by Miles Davis. Reform has throughout the years served as a musicians collective and has gone through many shapes:
Reform 1
Jesper Bergman: Electric bass
Johan Glasson: Electric guitar
Anders Bergman: Drums
Mattias Lennestig: Rhodes
Ulf Henningsson: Electric guitar
Reform 2
Jesper Bergman: Electric bass
Johan Glasson: Electric guitar
Anders Bergman: Percussion
Mattias Lennestig: Rhodes
Reine Fiske: Electric guitar
Alexander Wiig: Percussion, Sitar
Isak Andersson: Drums
Reform 3
Jesper Bergman: Electric bass
Johan Glasson: Electric guitar
Anders Bergman: Percussion
Mattias Lennestig: Rhodes
Reine Fiske: Electric guitar
Alexander Wiig: Percussion, Sitar
Pedro Martínez: Drums
Reform 4
Jesper Bergman: Electric bass
Àlvaro Fernandez Gavíria: Harmonica
Pitú: Electric guitar
Fran Gasol: Drums
Paúl San Martín: Piano
Reform 5
Jesper Bergman: Electric bass
Johan Glasson: Electric guitar
Isak Andersson: Drums
Reform 6
Jesper Bergman: Electric bass
Johan Glasson: Electric guitar
Anders Bergman: Drums
Åke Eriksson: Drums
Peter Åkerberg: Electric guitar
Àlvaro Fernandez Gavíria: Harmonica
Magnus Ramel: Keyboards
Reform 7
Jesper Bergman: Electric bass
Jonathan Hansson: Electric guitar
Anders Bergman: Drums
Åke Eriksson: Drums
Peter Åkerberg: Electric guitar
Àlvaro Fernandez Gavíria: Harmonica
Magnus Ramel: Keyboards
Nu på torsdag, 3:e December,
är det premiär för klubb Fuzzadelic. All typ av rock mellan åren 65-75 utlovas.
Det är gratis, på Bonden bar, Bondegatan 1, mellan kl 20-01. För mer info gå in
på vår myspace sida.
Hoppas vi ses!
Tack för en fin spelning i lördags på Sjöhästen. De nya låtarna lämnade verligen utrymme för alla musikanternas kreativitet. De bildade på något sätt en plattform för ett jam vilket ni kollektivt utnyttjade. Vilket drag det blev!!!
Ja du verkar ju vara något mer taggad som går från ord till handling:^)
Backstagefestivalen har jag dock aldrig hört talas om. Blir det inte lite trångt där backstage? Jag gissar att ni var festivalens stora dragplåster så jag behöver väl inte ens fråga om det gick bra!
M O N T È N (Hands Jake) på scen: tisdag den 18 e augusti på Klubb Gås♥! Drar på 20:00 Efter mig kommer Elise Ria Borderline så stanna gäran kvar o softa®
Har lite låtar på min sida!TJA
adress är folkungatan 122 nästan mitt e mot Big Ben
Hey - Thanks for the friendship! Music links us all
together. There are wars taking place in every country in the world. Some are
just more obvious. Check out my new video "Simpler Time". Reach out
and make a difference and the ripple will be felt around the world. It has to
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Gracias,JESPER. muy bueno lo de REFORM. Lo de SUECIA lo estoy negociando con una manager sueca que esta acá, en AGUILAS,MURCIA,donde estoy ahora.Tendrás noticias.Estoy mezclando mi nuevo disco.Un abrazo.
Hej igen,
Ja du verkar ju vara något mer taggad som går från ord till handling:^)
tisdag den 18 e augusti på Klubb Gås♥! Drar på 20:00
Efter mig kommer Elise Ria Borderline så stanna gäran kvar o softa®
Har lite låtar på min sida!TJA
adress är folkungatan 122 nästan mitt e mot Big Ben
J. Montén
Välkommen""