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Chris Bocast/MJCatalin - Stratagem
Artists and lovers will always disregard borders, and this new album, from American ambient producer and guitarist Chris Bocast and Romanian percussionist and sound designer Catalin Pintea (MJCatalin), is an intriguing demonstration of the possibilities available to today’s musicians willing to exploit the information revolution. Catalin initiated contact with Chris in 2006 through iSound.com, one of many musician-oriented sites on the web, expressing interest in his solo work. After listening to Catalin’s music, Chris suggested collaborating. The results were so promising in their approach to texture and space that a professional release was deemed necessary. For the next year or two, tracks were traded back and forth from Bucharest, Romania, where Catalin lives, to the high country of Colorado, where Chris was busy with music production work. Eventually they crafted a masterwork of sonic energy and creativity, combining ambient guitar with Euro-beats in a unique collection of compelling instrumentals. As both Chris and Catalin are accomplished players as well as skilled recording artists, Stratagem consistently evokes an organic sensibility that can be elusive in electronic music, and does so in a memorable and melodic way. All parts are performed by the artists, with the exception of “Detector”, where guest star Dave Shul (guitarist for San Francisco’s Michael Franti and Spearhead) provides some driving guitar in his own signature style. Another Bay Area connection is the striking packaging created by noted S. F. artist John Hundt, who also did the amazing art for Chris’ Through the Airlock cover. Chris Bocast and MJCatalin’s Stratagem is a significant release for them and holds promise for great music still to come.
For more information and music, visit www.chrisbocast.com.
email: chris@chrisbocast.com
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