Ed Alleyne-Johnson

[pycraft@elec.gla.ac.uk (Dr M. P. Hughes)]

A while back I touted the greatness of Ed Alleyne-Johnson, and promised a
review.  Unfortunately I've not had time to listen to it recently so I
don't feel I could do it justice.  So it would probably be best (and most
objective) if I tape the CD and send it to someone.  

Basically the guy plays baroque (Bach?) influenced
counterpoint/rhythm/percussive stuff on solo violin and pedalboard, with
some arabic and Hendrixian influences.  I don't know who to send this to -
if everyone can sort it out, decide among yourselves and let me know.  I
really only have time to make one copy, though.  Maybe a tape tree would
work.

The album contains a lot of structured, non-improvised loops - is this what
we need "beyond Fripp"?  Structure, rather than improv?

Michael

Dr Michael Pycraft Hughes      Bioelectronic Research Centre, Rankine Bldg,
Tel: (+44) 141 330 5979        University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, U.K.
        "Everything in moderation, including moderation" (Zen Proverb)