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Deep Tone Project: Onward
ByPavlov's aptly-named "Contemplation" opens the set with a gentle 6/8 lilt, with ample space for his guitar and Pavelko's tenor saxophone. "Dubious Pleasure" is more upbeat, and after a brief unaccompanied guitar introduction includes some overdriven guitar, recalling the overdriven jazz playing of John Scofieldoverdriven doesn't have to mean fusion. Pavelko's first contribution is "Pacific Ocean," a true ballad which drummer Pavel Galitsky plays with brushes throughout.
"Megalomania" is built on an especially memorable ostinato pattern on the guitar, one of the few places where the composer's instrument takes a special role. Galitsky's tom-toms are prominent in Ionenko's "Torero Hallucinogene," which ends with a lyrical bass solo. And "Black Depth" again visits slightly more electric territory, with electric bass and overdriven guitar. The closer "Hope" does open with the composer on unaccompanied tenor sax. But it also includes a section for solo bass accompanied only by guitar.
It's great to see a cooperative band return with a recording even stronger than their debut. Good as the band members are individuallyas composers and performersthey clearly gain even more strength from playing together. Looking forward to the next installment.
Track Listing
01. Contemplation 5:26 02. Dubious Pleasure 6:43 03. Pacific Ocean 4:54 04. Slightly Abashed 6:46 05. Megalomania 7:25 06. Heritage 8:11 07. Torero Hallucinogene 6:55 08. Black Depth 8:40 09. Hope 7:40
Personnel
Viktor Pavelko: tenor saxophone; Aleksandr Pavlov: guitar; Konstantin Ionenko: acoustic bass, electric bass (2, 8); Pavel Galitsky: drums.
Album information
Title: Onward | Year Released: 2016 | Record Label: Fresh Sound New Talent
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