GOULDIAN FINCH Schizo

Popis:

Martin Horntveth (key member of the Norwegian genre-defining jazz/post-rock-act Jaga Jazzist - on the Ninja Tune-label) aka Gouldian Finch’s new album, titled “Schizo”, follows up the eclectic debut, “Hatch” from 2023. Although the sound and energy are recognizable, Horntveth dresses up his electronic and experimental music once again in a new outfit. This time more in the direction of jazz and fusion, and with a band; it consists of nine top-shelf musicians in addition to the composer himself, who in this setting functions mostly as a percussionist and band leader.

“Schizo” is characterized by fast shifts, tight brass and synth riffs, bass that requires goggles and, not least, by smoking solos. You can really enjoy soundscapes that ooze sunglasses and headbands. Horntveth himself has described the music as ‘guilty pleasures’ where energy, playfulness or humor are not held back. At the same time, it is melodically beautiful and delicate over the brain melting drum-breaks and complex chord progressions.

This album also reflects Horntveth's broad musical interest and range of genres, but this time he wanted to focus mostly on his love for jazz rock, but also his love/hate-relationship with fusion and funk. The multi-instrumentalist himself plays keyboards, percussion and several other instruments on the album, in addition to programming, producing and arranging. Horntveth has chosen the musicians he had on the top of his wish list that he regularly sees live, but also collaborate with in all kinds of other settings; be it film, dance or theatre music.