Guitar Solos / Fifty
Fred Frith · 2024
75 min · 21 tracks · jazz fusion
A meditative exploration of guitar textures blending avant-garde improvisation with structured melodies.
Why this album works
This album is notable for bridging Frith's early experimental work with contemporary compositions, highlighting his influence on modern guitar techniques and improvisation. It also serves as a testament to his enduring legacy within avant-garde music, reflecting on how he has shaped the genre over the years.
- Career context
- By 2024, Fred Frith had established himself as a pioneering figure in avant-garde music and experimental guitar work. 'Guitar Solos / Fifty' marks a significant moment as it combines his earlier works from 1974 with new pieces, showcasing his evolution over five decades. This album reflects both his roots in the 1970s and his current artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Queen· Sting· Paul McCartney· Joe Jackson· David Bowie· Ringo Starr· Eric Clapton· Elton John
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello Music (1974) 1:31
- 2 Glass c/w Steel (1974) 5:35
- 3 Ghosts (1974) 3:11
- 4 Out of Their Heads (on Locoweed) (1974) 8:31
- 5 Not Forgotten (1974) 1:55
- 6 Hollow Music (1974) 2:43
- 7 Heat c/w Moment (1974) 1:42
- 8 No Birds (1974) 12:41
- 9 Dawns (2024) 3:29
- 10 Outer Order (2024) 4:28
- 11 Tempus Fugit (2024) 2:41
- 12 Quicksilver (for Simone) (2024) 2:04
- 13 Unterwegs (for Roman) (2024) 3:51
- 14 Phalaropes (2024) 1:32
- 15 Jack's Neap Tide (2024) 2:07
- 16 Schlechte Gewissen (2024) 2:24
- 17 Move Indigo (2024) 3:53
- 18 To Do (2024) 1:39
- 19 The Map of Dreams (2024) 3:28
- 20 Locomoting (2024) 4:06
- 21 Dusks (2024) 1:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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