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Symmetries

Barry Guy · 2002

69 min · 11 tracks · jazz

A fluid exploration of avant-garde jazz, blending intricate improvisation with lush soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • immersive headphone detail hunting
  • evocative moods for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • preferring straightforward compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Symmetries' was released in 2002, Barry Guy was an established figure in the avant-garde jazz scene, known for his innovative work on the double bass. This album came shortly after his significant projects with the London Jazz Composers Orchestra and marked a continuation of his exploration into complex musical structures and improvisational techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Evan Parker· Peter Brötzmann· John Zorn

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Whether Or Not Why Not 5:45
  • 2 Soft Fire 5:53
  • 3 Weird Nightmare 4:55
  • 4 Bichrome Terrors 10:38
  • 5 Quiescence (For K.B. And R.W.) 6:00
  • 6 Seven Fizzles: I / II / III / IV / V / VI / VII 12:45
  • 7 Odyssey 7:19
  • 8 Slow Slam 3:24
  • 9 Eclipse 2:55
  • 10 Dark Of Light 4:53
  • 11 I Have Crossed By The Grace Of The Boatman 5:05

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