Top tracks — play these first
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Free Fall Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Hilibili Meets...The Brush — This track showcases the fusion of disparate musical elements, with a dynamic interplay between instruments that embodies the essence of free jazz.
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Five Fizzles (For S.B.) — As a centerpiece of the album, this composition highlights Guy's capacity for extended improvisation while maintaining cohesion among the ensemble.
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...But The Clouds... — This piece exemplifies the lyrical quality of Guy's work, juxtaposing abstract sounds with moments of melodic clarity that invite deep listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intricate compositions for deep focus
- adventurous spirit in listening
- short interludes for reflective pauses
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, structured music
- seek instant gratification in tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1993, Fizzles is Barry Guy's third album under his own name, following the critically acclaimed 'Inscape' from 1991. At this point in his career, Guy was establishing himself as a significant figure in the avant-garde jazz scene and expanding his artistic range through collaborative projects and compositions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Evan Parker· Peter Brötzmann· John Zorn
Tracklist
- 1 Free Fall Start here 6:32
- 2 Fil Rouge 2:33
- 3 Hilibili Meets...The Brush 10:45
- 4 Five Fizzles (For S.B.) 10:40
- 5 Invention - The Bird Of Infinity 8:18
- 6 Afar 2:50
- 7 ...But The Clouds... 5:54
- 8 Tout Rouge 2:59
- 9 Still 8:09
- 10 Toujours Rouge 1:46
- 11 She Took The Sacred Rattle And Used It (To Ray A. Bear) 9:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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