Melismetiq by Melismetiq
Co-founded by swiss drummer and composer Arthur Hnatek and icelandic trumpeter Ari Bragi Karason, Melismetiq (inspired by Melisma, from the lyrical glossary) releases their first album (featuring Shai Maestro, Ari Bragi Karason and Rick Rosato.
The quartet's improvisations and lyrical uplifting compositions mesh themselves into a beautiful, lush and soothing musical experience.
Melismetiq; a heart-felt celebration to stillness.
Tracklist
| 1. | Pav | 4:06 |
| 2. | Roman | 5:18 |
| 3. | VRDP | 4:10 |
| 4. | For Linda's Sake | 7:06 |
| 5. | The Roads That Never Meet | 3:15 |
| 6. | Glowandi | 8:43 |
| 7. | Unison | 9:14 |
| 8. | Oristano | 2:07 |
Credits
Arthur Hnatek, drums, electronics
Ari Bragi Kárason, trumpet and flugelhorn
Shai Maestro, piano and rhodes
Rick Rosato, upright bass
a coproduction with RSI Radiotelevisione svizzera – Rete Due
recorded on August 17th to 19th 2015 in Studio 2, RSI, Lugano-Besso
recorded and mixed by Lara Persia
RSI Rete Due production by Paolo Keller
mastered by Martin Ruch
artwork by Marta Gawin
License
All rights reserved.
Arthur Hnatek is an electronica producer who specialises in an expansive, analog-synth-driven type of dance music. His productions are rooted in a visceral dialogue between the acoustic drums and highly-reactive modulars.
The world renown drummer who travelled the world alongside prestigious pioneers delivers his act navigating between electronica beats and club textures.