ALBUM
SYNOPSIS:
Cornflower's debut album, 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.
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