SONNY SHARROCKS VIEW ON IMPROVISATION As we all know...It can be very difficult to practice what we preach - what do you think?
Last Edited by Frank on May 09, 2013 4:29 AM
Sonny Sharrock was a genius, in my view; he really was the point where the "outside", boundary pushing experiments of Coltrane, Albert Ayler and a host of other NYC loft improvisers who found outlets in European concert halls and on ESP Disk meets the primal, vocalised anguish of blues from the field and the factory line. His music isn't for everyone, but then he never tried to please everyone. His influence on other players--Larry Coryell, Vernon Reid, Glen Branca, Thurston Moore--is obvious if you listen. It's honest music. Brutal and truth telling. ---------- Ted Burke http://www.youtube.com/user/TheoBurke?feature=mhee
His writing was more thought provoking than the playing. First song sounded like 1972 Santana on a bad coke day. Rhythm section was kinda neat in beginning of 2nd tune. The political statement was just lame
I guess he is supposed to be a genius. But I didnt feel it.. I did covet that Les Paul custom he was playing
Gbrick - there must be something out there that where his playing corresponds more closely to his philosophy? You beat me to the punch - you must of been reading my mind :)
Last Edited by Frank on May 10, 2013 9:36 AM
Great track, by the way. Hadn't heard that before. It's the sonic equivalent of going into a library and kicking over all the tables (yeah, I can see a downside to that, but a liberation too).
The recorded mix doesn't do much for me. It's better when the drums come down a bit and I can hear the bass. But when it builds and thd drummer comes up, the bass vanishes and it reminds me a little of cricket broadcast from the West Indies. i.e. cacophony. I think I'd like it if I could hear the bass. Sonny was clearly digging it. Not sure why you consider it's at odds with his ideas on improv? ----------
