Thomas S nderg rd - Kafka's Trial - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The spirit of Amalgam is that no two chords, motives, lines, phrases, rhythms are exactly the same. Everything is transforming - everything is an amalgam. Amalgam unfolds a chain link of transformations, variations and outgrowths. Musical connections are orbital; sounds cross-fertilize and establish relationships which, in turn, create new intersections and fulcrum points. The sonic predecessors of this work include Ravel, Debussy, Scriabin, Herbie Hancock, Art Tatum, Cecil Taylor, and Bill Evans, whose musical perfumes I have reveled in for decades. ARC I INVOCATION is dedicated with admiration and gratitude to The Royal Academy of Music. ARC II FUSION is dedicated with admiration and gratitude to Min Kwon

It is clear, in all Thomas' works, that she has been listening to jazz for over 40 years. She is not a composer of what is sometimes referred to as InchcrossoverInch jazz/classical pieces; rather, there is a deeply integrated, digested and well-heard sensibility related to jazz harmonies, flexibility, spontaneity, rhythm and flow in her music of the past 30 years. Thomas said of the work Although highly notated, precise, carefully structured, soundly proportioned, and while the pianist is elegantly working from a nuanced, very specific text, I like my music to have the feeling that it is organically being self-propelled - on the spot. As if we listeners are overhearing a spontaneous captured improvisation. The title's word InchilluminationInch has many meanings related to this music, including radiance, lighting hues, decoration, ornament, embellishment and elucidation. Throughout the dramatic crescendo of increasing virtuosity, speed and volume, musical connections are orbital. Layers of bells are added and a chain-link of transformations, variations and outgrowths unfolds. Sounds crossfertilize and establish organic relationships which, in turn, create new intersections and fulcrum points. The music starts very modestly and, as the inner-life of the sounds percolate and bloom, Bell Illuminations develops into a vivid, plentiful adventure. Commissioned by and dedicated with admiration and gratitude to Daniel Pesca

Experience the wild energy and rebellious spirit of psychobilly with the reissue of InchMonkey's BreathInch by The Meteors. Originally released in 1985, this album stands as a testament to the band's influential role in the genre, blending rockabilly roots with punk rock ferocity to create a unique sound that still resonates today. InchMonkey's BreathInch features a collection of highoctane tracks that showcase The Meteors' distinctive style, characterized by driving rhythms, razor-sharp guitar riffs, and charismatic vocals. The band, formed in 1980, includes the legendary P. Paul Fenech on vocals and guitar, Mick White on bass, and Mark Howe on drums. Their collaborative energy and raw talent shine through in every track, making this album a must-have for fans of the genre. This reissue offers a meticulously remastered version of the album, ensuring the original intensity and sonic quality are preserved. From the electrifying InchAin't Takin' A ChanceInch to the haunting InchHogs and Cuties,Inch each track transports listeners to the heart of the psychobilly movement. For collectors and new listeners alike, InchMonkey's BreathInch on vinyl delivers an unparalleled listening experience. Rediscover the raw power and timeless appeal of The Meteors with this essential addition to any music collection.