jkelman
12-13-2012, 08:21 AM
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My review of Ivar Grydeland's Bathymetric Modes, today at All About Jazz.
An unexpectedly melodic and accessible solo record from the Huntsville, Dans les arbres and Electric Pansori guitarist from Norway - but still more than skewed enough to interest those whose tastes run left of center - it's largely a solo effort of layered guitars, with the occasional guest contribution.
When it comes to Norway, at least from an international perspective, the two guitarists (outside of the legendary Terje Rypdal) whose names are bantered about most are, and deservingly so, Eivind Aarset and Stian Westerhus. But with Bathymetric Modes, Grydeland has made a record that deserves to place him alongside these two other sonic adventurers.
Review here (http://j.mp/12mBKZa).
My review of Ivar Grydeland's Bathymetric Modes, today at All About Jazz.
An unexpectedly melodic and accessible solo record from the Huntsville, Dans les arbres and Electric Pansori guitarist from Norway - but still more than skewed enough to interest those whose tastes run left of center - it's largely a solo effort of layered guitars, with the occasional guest contribution.
When it comes to Norway, at least from an international perspective, the two guitarists (outside of the legendary Terje Rypdal) whose names are bantered about most are, and deservingly so, Eivind Aarset and Stian Westerhus. But with Bathymetric Modes, Grydeland has made a record that deserves to place him alongside these two other sonic adventurers.
Review here (http://j.mp/12mBKZa).