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Tom James Parmiter presents the follow up
to his debut release and own unique take on the modern instrumental album,
entitled 'Imperfect Symmetry'. Electric and glitch ridden rhythms give
way to orchestral and string sonics and return replete with grumbling,
sonorous baselines and beats; breaking new ground in the world of electronic,
ambient and programmed music, whilst referencing Eno, Philip Glass, Stockhausen,
Ennio Morricone and 'progressive' 70's acts such as Genesis. Out on Zube
and ITunes in June, see the review below.
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For someone who adores instrumental,
contemporary and minimalist music, "Providence" by 25-year old
composer Tom James Parmiter is a treasure-trove of sources and influences
from right across the electronic spectrum. Essentially, this album feels
like a spring-board for Parmiter's first launch into recorded music, because
each track possesses its own identity and its own style. The
opening title-track is reminiscent of Moby being pretty and plaintive
on later albums, given that extra touch of Parmiter magic. Next track, "Kyoto
Dreams", hints at "On"-period Aphex
Twin or other jagged Warp Records artists mixed with ZTT's classical boffin,
Andrew Poppy - its twitchy beats and pert little piano riff is a marriage
made in Britain. The excellent chill-out track "Buying Peace" isn't
completely unlike something Rob Dougan or Wagon Christ might have knocked
out in the '90s. I could go on to mention Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Wim
Mertens and Craig Armstrong - oh, I just have.
The burning question is - with all these similarities, does Parmiter
have his own stamp on the thing? Yes, it's called a piano and he can play
it with the best of them.
- there's talent in them thar grooves.
Paul Pledger |
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