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Anthony Pirog: Palo Colorado Dream
ByPirog opens with the title track, an ethereal mix of calming loops and echoes that deceptively lulls the listener into a trance-like state before kicking into high gear with "The Great Northern." Here, Pirog dazzles with a mix of jazz and rock, and the discriminating ear can pick up a bit of a Bill Frisell influence as Pirog and his rhythm section interact flawlessly, shifting the mood and rhythm of the song to fit his stunning and sometimes startling prowess on the fretboard. In "Song In 5," Formanek and Smith utilize a variety of time-signatures while Pirog meets the challenge with a captivating use of engaging chord progressions and leads reminiscent of Allan Holdsworth
"The New Electric" begins as a contemplative, moody and introspective piece, allowing Formanek room to improvise with melodic exploration of the lower register. The piece than moves into an almost goth-like crashing crescendo, keeping the same rhythmic theme while Pirog cathartically provides layer upon layer of guitar pyrotechnics. In stark contrast, he plays classical guitar on the beautiful and reflective "I'm Not Coming Home," while Chez Smith show his percussive chops on the rhythm-centric "Motian." Pirog then takes the listener on an experimental electronic odyssey in "Heads," and closes out the album by channeling John McLaughlin with the blistering "Vicious Crickets."
Palo Colorado Dream establishes Anthony Pirog as a guitarist's guitarist, and leaves us with a resounding and satisfying glimpse into his eclectic musical vision.
Track Listing
Palo Colorado Dream; The Great Northern; Minimalist; Song In 5; Threshold; The New Electric; Goodnight Geen; I'm Not Coming Home; Motian; Heads; Vicious Cricket.
Personnel
Anthony Pirog
guitar, electricAnthony Pirog: guitar and electronics; Michael Formanek: acoustic bass; Ches Smith: drums and electronics
Album information
Title: Palo Colorado Dream | Year Released: 2014 | Record Label: Cuneiform Records
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About Anthony Pirog
Instrument: Guitar, electric
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