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Ben Tyree: Thoughtform Variations
by Ian Patterson
On the face of it, an all-acoustic solo album may seem like something of a departure from guitarist Ben Tyree's eclectic, contemporary New York fusion of re:vision (Sonic Architectures, 2011), with his BT3 trio. Yet, in essence, these eight tracks share an equally wide arc of influences and the same spirit of adventure. Though not as raucous or urbane as re:vision, which roped in DJ Logic and keyboardist John Medeski, Tyree's acoustic sketches are, in some ways, no less modern, ...
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by Mark F. Turner
In stark contrast to the psychedelic funk rock of re: Vision (2010, Sonic Architectures), Brooklyn-based guitarist Ben Tyree eschews pyrotechnic effects and performs literally naked on his solo acoustic debut, Thoughtform Variations, showing enough imagination and finger-picking stylizations to satisfy both six-string enthusiasts and casual listeners. These original pieces were conceived eight years ago as experiments, and display a virtuosity and breath reminiscent of guitarists Michael Hedges and Alex De Grassi's 1980s-'90s work for Windham Hill Records, ...
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by Ian Patterson
Ben Tyree's compositions on re:vision openly embrace a range of styles in a hard-grooving mixture, where the subtleties of the guitarist's playing are revealed upon repeated listening. Although this is evidently contemporary fusion, Tyree's approach comes from a jazz tradition, stemming from bebop and beyond. It is, however, rock and funk of an altogether more modern hue from which his music takes its wings, the result of a decade honing his sound in New York, surrounded by like-minded musicians.
read moreTake Five With Ben Tyree
by Ben Tyree
Instrument(s):Guitar (electric and acoustic). Teachers and/or influences?Teachers: I learned the basics and how to structure songs, as well as recording techniques, from Rachel-Ann Cross. Tom Newman taught me how to play in the pocket as well as helped me develop advanced harmonic concepts. He also instilled within me a love of jazz. From Gerry Kunkel, I absorbed more advanced improvisational concepts, reading, and my classical technique, also more mindful and conscious approaches towards practicing ...
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