Abstract Rhythm in Time DigitalART With eremite records Natural Information by Joshua Abrams
natural information, joshua abrams 1st record for eremite, is another fascinating entry in a solo discography of recordings that gather aesthetic input from all over the map into vivid personal statements. at the heart of natural information is the guimbri, a three-stringed animal hide bass traditionally used by the gnawa of north africa in healing ceremonies. combining solo, trio & quartet formats with adroit use of sampling techniques abrams creates intricate psychedelic environments that join the hypnotic character of gnawa guimbri music to more contemporary musics & methodologies. brown rice era don cherry, sandy bull's "blend" recordings & can's "magic" albums are super-heavy but in this case earned & appropriate historical reference points.
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released August 18, 2024
Abrams: guimbri, mpc, percussion, harmonium, bass, bells, dulcimer, donso ngoni, ms20
Jason Adasiewicz: vibraphone
Lisa Alvarado: harmonium
Jim Baker: arp 2600
Ben Boye: autoharp
Emmett Kelly: guitar
Frank Rosaly & Noritaka Tanaka: drums
recorded 2008/2009/2012 Chicago
1 & 4 recorded at the West Side Cabin
2 recorded by Griffin Rodriguez at Shape Shoppe
3 & 5 recorded by Noritaka Tanaka at Shevitz's Attic
6, 7 & 8 recorded live at the Hideout
producers: Abrams & Michael Ehlers
front & back cover paintings: Lisa Alvarado
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