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Blast4tet / Sift

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REM DATE 2008
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FILE "Blast4tet - Sift.wv" WAVE
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TITLE "Cklack"
PERFORMER "Blast4tet"
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TRACK 03 AUDIO
TITLE "Flucke"
PERFORMER "Blast4tet"
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INDEX 01 16:01:02
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TITLE "Swerves"
PERFORMER "Blast4tet"
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BLAST is a Dutch quartet which was formed in 1989. The current lineup consists of Dirk Bruinsma, Frank Crijns, Paed Conca, and Fabrizio Spera, only the first two of whom were members of the original band. During the intervening 18 years or so, the band has had many different incarnations. Their initial style was one of intricately composed "art-rock", a style which was self-described as "chamber music for rock instrumentation." However, the work which can be heard on their latest releases often evinces a much freer and more improvisational new music. The complexity of their musicianship, as displayed in both their more structured compositions and in their improvisational mode, has always been at the forefront of the band's work - regardless of the various creative approaches they have evolved over the years. The various members are constantly active collaborating with other musicians such as Fred Frith, Chris Cutler, Pavel Fajt, Elliot Sharp, and Otomo Yoshide, to name just a few.*

Blast's music is dense with detail. It is intense and angular, powerful and elegant; galloping with unpredictable hair-pin changes. It displays the polyrhythmic complexity, the technical sophistication and precision of fine musicianship which are traditionally associated with progressive rock. Nonetheless, they exceed any traditional progressive classification as they venture along unexpected musical avenues regarding this genre. With many diverse creative leanings in tow, such as elements of improvisational counterpoint, their work moves into clearly avant territory, and can be more closely ascribed to avant-garde and free jazz influences.

Since 2000, they have been playing as a central fixed quartet [thus the current name, "Blast4tet,"] whose lineup is altered with various guest musicians depending on the requirements of the given musical project at hand. Currently they play as a quintet, a sextet, and in combination with a twelve piece chamber music ensemble next to the quartet version.

"With the quartet we work on music in which composition and improvisation are integrated as much as possible. To achieve this, we work on the development of new ways of notation and interplay. A way of playing in which time is used with an utmost flexibility and where the players are conductors at the same time. In the scores we make use of notation techniques such as graphical writing, polymetrics, free choice of parameters, etc. All that in order to reduce the harshness of transitions between the improvised and composed material, and to create a coherent sound. We add a new dimension by using electronics and electro-acoustics. The range of dynamics becomes wider and the tension between abstract and tonal music is more emphasized. Since we focus on extending the possibilities, the program is renewing itself all the time and no piece sounds the same twice."
---progarchives---

[avant-fusion/avant-chamber] Blast "Sift"

Сообщение serchio 20.07.2009 21:40
Последний альбом голландцев, выпущенный ReR Megacorp.
После оригинального этнического эксперимента на "As Nowhere..." Blast вернулись (?) к своей узнаваемой стилистике, сложившейся в период "Stringy Rugs"-"Altastrata".
Те же сложные гитарно-саксофонные артикуляционные элементы, встроенные в размазанную и рваную композиционную структуру. Те же периодические всплески авант-фьюжна с камерными гармониями, сложной ритмикой и запутанным контрапунктом, сотворенным из отрывистых партий гитары, саксофона, баса и ударных.
В музыке, несмотря на характерное для Blast непостоянство ритма, присутствует определенный драйв, подкрепленный последовательным встраиванием музыкальных партий в общую тему. Это позволяет некоторое время наслаждаться относительно слаженным музыкальным рядом. с периодическими смачными синкопными вспышками. Довольно много бруинсмовских саксофонных импровизаций с выдавливанием немыслимых звуков из многострадального инструмента. Интересно воспринимается и изысканное дуэтное сочетание партий баса и разнообразной перкуссии. Как повелось, присутствуют и электронно- акустические аморфные пьесы, придающие музыке еще большую абстрактно-отвлеченную окраску.
Не могу сказать, что это лучший альбом группы. Но, в целом, он весьма неплох. На уровне той качественной планки, которую установили Blast еще в начале своего творчества.
P.S. Учивая, что "As Mowhere..." и "Sift" записывались и выпустились в один год, думаю этот альбом вовсе не знаменует бесповоротный возврат в свою стихию, и от голландского квартета можно ожидать неожиданного экспериментаторства :) .

Dirk Bruinsma / baritone & soprano saxes
Frank Crijns / el. guitar
Paed / el. bass
Fabrizio Spera drums

guest:
Elio Martusiello / electronics