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Peripheral Vision: Sheer Tyranny Of Will
ByBassist Michael Herring and guitarist Don Scott are the writers on this third Peripheral Vision albumsaxophonist Trevor Hogg and drummer Nick Fraser complete the quartet which has kept the same line-up since its formation in 2008.
"Robbed And Ridiculed," a Herring tune, shows the band at its most energetic and offers a chance to each member to stretch out and demonstrate their chops. There's something of early-to-mid period King Crimson about it: Peripheral Vision are not the first band in 2014 to bring that comparison to mind. Herring's "Wiretap" is also full of energyparticularly Fraser's edgy drumsbut this time there's a modern jazz sensibility at play until Scott's coruscating guitar emerges. The sudden shift in mood and style around the four minute mark comes as something of a shock, Scott's guitar playing becoming much more lyrical and melodic.
In between the post-bop style and classic rock energy come the twists and turns of Herring's "Neurosis And Everyday Life," the dramatic tension of Scott's "Cement Watchers" and the irresistible forward motion of Herring's "The Ill Conceived Plan." Scott gets the composer credit for "Charleston Heston." The tune's light, quick and fluid melody is notably upbeat, its positivity thanks in large part to the composer's sparkling guitar. The title track and closer "Patina" would benefit from tighter editingboth tunes are over ten minutes long and lose focus midwaybut as a whole these are well-crafted compositions, giving Sheer Tyranny Of Will the feel of a cohesive work from a mature yet still innovative band.
Track Listing
Robbed And Ridiculed; Wiretap; Charleston Heston; Sheer Tyranny Of Will; Neurosis And Everyday Life; Cement Watchers; Backbone; The Ill Conceived Plan; Cadmium Thumb; Patina.
Personnel
Peripheral Vision
band / ensemble / orchestraMichael Herring
bass, acousticDon Scott
guitar, electricTrevor Hogg
saxophone, tenorNick Fraser
drumsTrevor Hogg: tenor saxophone; Don Scott: guitar; Michael Herring: bass; Nick Fraser: drums.
Album information
Title: Sheer Tyranny Of Will | Year Released: 2015 | Record Label: Self Produced
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