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Bjorn Meyer: Provenance
ByPlaying both electric and acoustic bass guitar, Meyer augments the sound with the light use of electronics. The effects of the latter are most evident on the opening piece "Aldebaran" and "Squizzle." The first of the two is a dreamy, ambient piece that brings to mind the recent Abdul Moimême Exosphere (Creative Sources Recordings, 2017). The electronic element is more subtle throughout the remaining ten tracks. "Banyan Waltz" and "Garden Of Silence" are constructed around somber broken chords and beautifully expressive melodies. Meyer moves beyond tranquility with more powerful cadences the tracks "Three Thirteen" and "Squizzle."
Meyer composed all the pieces on Provenance with the exception of "Garden Of Silence," a tune from Persian harpist/singer Asita Hamidi who played with Meyer in the group Bazaar Pool. The album is often stunningly beautiful; bittersweet tones and deeply affecting melodies brought to life with Meyer's unique guitar-like use of the bass. Highly recommended.
Track Listing
Aldebaran; Provenance; Three Thirteen; Squizzle; Trails Crossing; Traces Of A Song; Pendulum; Banyan Waltz; Pulse; Dance; Garden Of Silence; Merry-Go-Round.
Personnel
Björn Meyer
bass, electricBjörn Meyer: 6-string electric bass, acoustic bass guitar; electronics.
Album information
Title: Provenance | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: ECM Records
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About Björn Meyer
Instrument: Bass, electric
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