Other Labels Home / Shop / Other Labels / Matt Panayides - Field Theory Matt Panayides - Field Theory Matt Panayides - Field Theory £10.00 Stock Status: In Stock Add to your Wish List Information Specifications Contemporary jazz composer and guitarist, Matt Panayides, explores new sonic landscapes on his third release, Field Theory, by mixing electric and acoustic sounds in a set of modern, highly original post-bop compositions. It is a departure from Panayides’ previous releases, Conduits (2016) and Tapestries Of Song (2011), which were both acoustic, modern jazz projects. The contrast between the electric guitar and EWI (electric wind instrument) with the upright bass and tenor sax creates rich textures. Although Panayides’ approach to composition is influenced by the harmonic language of modern jazz composers like Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock, he set out on his own path, writing tightly structured arrangements with dissonant harmonisations containing ample space for improvisation. Panayides says: “For me, the ideas for compositions come as if from another place. They will appear at any time, sometimes while practicing or on a gig. “But the ideas can also come in a dream, or while driving, or standing in line. The trick is to capture these little musical nuggets as best I can so I can organise them later. This entire album was conceived in this way.” The music is complex and modern, exciting and accessible. While it is a contemporary jazz album, it does not completely abandon traditional forms. Panayides invites the listener in with music that is at once familiar, yet largely unexpected, with pops of contrasting colours that weave together images of sound that tell stories not unlike a great abstract painting. Writing for Jazz Music Archives, John Sanders says: “Panayides’ guitar has enough ‘shredding’ to appeal to the fusion fans, but also enough swing and melodic invention for the jazzers. “Overall this CD displays an excellent balance between clever intellect and hard working sweat.” EAN: 829166934451 Discs: 1 Release: May 2021 Brand: CD Product Code: PJ93445 Weight: 0.1kg
