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Acoustically Combining Ethnic Influences
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Using 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars (and the occasional electric) Georgia's Dominic Gaudious shines on The Clearing,, a dynamic collection of instrumentals in styles ranging from Indian to classical, and from Celtic to Spanish. Songs such as "Bareback" and "Far East Fusion" establish a new age mood, whereas "No Worries" and the title track are up-tempo, fusiony rock numbers. The Clearing is Gaudious third CD (following "Where I Stand" and "Acoustic Captivity"), and his passion for exciting, exotic acoustic music is now well established. His compositions come roaring out of the speakers with brilliant clarity and you find yourself intricately woven into the song's melodic message. Gaudious certainly has a bright future ahead of him in the realm of acoustic guitar dominated music.
After successfully releasing two albums and touring with an eclectic rock band in the 1980s, Dominic found his passion in the contemplative world of classical/world beat music. He has toured the USA and has performed as far away as Japan. He has performed with the Atlanta Symphony, as well as opened for artists such as Acoustic Alchemy and Kip Winger. Dominic has received radio airplay and his music is featured in-flight on a variety of airlines. His music has also been featured on episodes of MTV's Road Rules/Real World Challenge. Dominic acquired a licensing deal for his song "Acoustic Captivity" to be included in hurricane radio alert ads for Savannah electric.
Gaudious recently was asked to perform at the after-show party for G3 (Satriani, Vai, Petrucci) on July 19 at the Tabernacle in Atlanta.
Contact Information
Sandy Serge, Serge Entertainment Group
P.O. Box 672216
Marietta, GA 30006-0037
United States
E-mail:
Dominic Gaudious
Web site:
www.DominicGaudious.com
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Ernesto Diaz-Infante & Chris Forsyth
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Guitar As Sound Source For Improvisation
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It may sound like two Lonnie Johnson records played simultaneously at different speeds, it may sound like a swarm of flies dancing in your ears, or it may sound just like noise. You might get an equal number of listeners who agree with any one of these opinions after a listen to Wires And Wooden Boxes, the latest CD from San Francisco area guitarist Ernesto Diaz-Infante and Brooklyn based guitarist Chris Forsyth. All the pieces on the album are improvised and recorded in real time, as the two musicians focus on the percussive and frictional end of the sound spectrum to structure the music. Diaz-Infante is also a pianist and can be heard using that instrument in some unusual ways as well on tracks such as "Straight To It". Wires And Wooden Boxes will challenge your preconceived notions of improvisation and the traditional role of guitars and other instruments as sound sources.
Ernesto Diaz-Infante received an MFA in music composition from the California Institute of the Arts. He has worked in residence at the Centre International de Recherche Musicale, the Villa Arson, The Millay Colony for the Arts, Centrum, Villa Montalvo, and many more. An active performer, improviser, and composer of instrumental chamber music, he has had performances and radio broadcasts all over the world.
Chris Forsyth is a Brooklyn, NY based electric guitarist who plays improvised music. His ongoing projects include All Time Present, W.O.O. Revelator, Djalma Movement & Music Ensemble, and his duo with Diaz-Infante. These groups have performed throughout the United States since 1997 and have releases available on many labels. Chris is curator of the Bunker Annex Series of Improvised Music at the Knitting Factory in New York City.
Contact Information
Pax Recordings
P.O. Box 591138
San Francisco, CA 94159-1138
United States
E-mail:
Ernesto Diaz-Infante & Chris Forsyth
Web site:
www.paxrecordings.com
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