Matthew Shipp: piano

All compositions by Matthew Shipp

this music, one piano /one pianist, is a system both simple & severe. it contains a full dimension of style, range, technique & sound sources. it does equally well, feels equally (un)comfortable at home (alien) here in(ner) out(er) (s)pace using broad designs, vagaries, different & difficult patterns & obvious mannerisms. it is flutt’ring soundsheets in an unpredictable breeze of varying weights. a wealth of oppositional yet embracing sequences (like nature itself). clumsy elegance lifted into, soaking & unburdening the EAR. as precious stone is heavy yet beautiful to behold & light to the touch. plundering culturally formulated ideals, manners & mannerisms. a full course meal consumed. Steve Dalachinsky, excerpt from the liner notes

Recorded on July 21st and 22nd 2007 by Hugo Dwyer at MPI Studio (New York, Ny, Etats Unis)
Mixing & mastering: Hugo Dwyer
Liner notes: Steve Dalachinsky
Photographs: Lorna Lentini
Producer: Michel Dorbon

Track list

1. Enter In (3.05)
2. Geometry (4.11)
3. Sparks (2.40)
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4. Spike (3.31)
5. Linear Shocks (5.42)
6. Two Things Together (4.46)
7. Whole Zone (1.58)
8. Simple Fact (3.18)
9. Riddle (3.35)
10. Cloud Chamber 6 (6.10)
11. Harmony of Apollo (4.56)
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12. Exit Out (3.26)

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