ALBUM
SYNOPSIS:
Cornflower's debut album
"Journey into Sound"
from his new record label Time
is Art Records, is bursting with
energy and potential. His fusion of
world, funk, electro-pop, trance and
beatbox with tinges of indigenous
and aboriginal influences, makes for
a deep listening experience. With
his improvisational style, Cornflower's
unique song structures and musical
movements will surprise you as each
passing beat and melody unfold before
your ears.
The
title track "Journey into
Sound" is an invitation
to the listener, communicating the
ride that one is about to take while
listening to the album. Then emerges
"In the Moment",
a jazzy, improvisational scat piece
that is reminiscent of one of his
main influences Bobby McFerrin. "Wizards
& Witches" has a great
hook that carries you as Cornflower
repeats the sacred hierarchy of our
lineal purpose. The songs "Heartshine"
and "One Drop"
are upbeat and emotive, while giving
a glimpse deeper into the personal
path that Cornflower is on. "Calling
to Source" is the epic of
the album, showing off his jam band
and electronica musical roots, as
he segways from a hip-hop rock groove
into a classic drum & bass loop.
Making a special appearance on the
last track "Oceanwater"
is guitar maestro Jeff Pevar,
known for his time as lead guitarist
for CPR, Marc Cohn, Jazz is Dead and
Phil Lesh & Friends. Pevar's additions
to Cornflower's ode to our precious
oceans, brings a refreshing glimpse
at what can happen when his voice
is accompanied by multi instrumental
layerings, that really showcases the
true musicianship and potential of
this new voice on the scene. |