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As a solo artist:
Exploring the relationships between diverse musical traditions and the dichotomy of rhythm and melody of the bass guitar, this aural travelogue blends intricate ethnic rhythms, spacious melodies, and flowing solos with the passion, intensity, romanticism, and
introspection usually associated with first-generation jazz fusion and progressive rock artists.
Centered around the universal "Union Of Opposites" concept, the compositions contain a dynamic balance of rhythm, melody, and
harmony by integrating ethnic sonorities into his jazz-rock fusion palette. Merging diffractive musical arrangements with cohesive
ensemble playing, dense percussive layers with ethereal instrumental textures, this release is imbued with both vibrancy and sensitivity,
all spearheaded by his bass guitars.
Inspired by the Buddhist "Wheel Of Life", this collection of ambient soundscapes, acoustic and electric textures with Asian and Indian
influences, and synthesized exotic atmospheres is meant to direct the listener through all the guideposts of transmigratory existence,
evoking myriad memories and emotions along the way.
Traditional Vedic chanting is combined with modern instrumentation and elements of jazz, rock, and European classical music in a
variant of East-meets-West fusion. Featuring the Taittiriya Upanishad, one of the most important writings of ancient Indian philosophy,
the arrangements were carefully constructed to retain the devotional mood and integrity of the sacred texts while creating a multi-genre sonic palette.
Electrum's second release features their eclectic blend of instrumental progressive rock and jazz fusion in seven compositions,
mostly rhapsodic in form, laced with orchestral keyboard arrangements, discursive melodies, complex rhythms, abundant time
signature changes, and more solo sections than its predecessor.
Recorded less than a year after the band was completed, on only eight tracks, their debut album features nine compositions
with an emphasis on rhythmic ensemble playing, concise lead/solo parts, and odd time signatures, arranged to be performed in
real-time with the personnel adding synthesizers, MIDI pedals, and electronic percussion to their power trio format.
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