Genre Mashing Audnoyz music reaches new heights with Audnoyz Project Vol 4
A rich, potent, sure handed evocative blend of instruments, including the human voice in its most primal manifestation, and genres, ancient and cutting edge.
Terra Nova, December 1, 2021, --Audnoyz Media releases Audnoyz Project Vol 4, the fourth full length album from the genre-mashing artistry of music producer Audnoyz (Steve Thomas). Picking up where Audnoyz Volume 3 left off, Vol 4 embarks on new fusions of style and form unique to this artist.
This latest work on the Audnoyz creative continuum envelops you in an aural journey, filled with unexpected genre juxtapositions and eclectic sonic pairings. Like previous Audnoyz releases, many of these tracks are not bound or beholden to the confines of popular form.
It’s all here and more! From a poignant triadic rock anthem to the sonic poems of searing vocalese, to genre-bending mashups where 16th century Baroque meets 21st century jazz rock fusion, and contemporary indie remix.
In a departure from previous releases, we find the inclusion of acoustitronic tracks: the blending of acoustic guitar, pedal steel, and violin with electronic textures, sequences and ever-present beats imbued with exotic vocalese spontaneously captured in a few fleeting, magic moments.
In a moving tribute, and a gift to the world, many of these Audnoyz compositions lovingly showcase the supremely beautiful vocals of the late Patty Barkas in a way that frames her unique art in a fitting context that only he could have devised.
Much of this music arises from the searing depths of emotion, the places we all sometimes fervently wish we didn’t have to go and, emerges from there with all the resilient power of the human spirit to make the best from the worst.
About a few of the tracks:
In the Clouds- where we find the simple beauty, longing, and strength of this ethereal triadic rock anthem, with all the elements that make those great in a truly unique iteration. It needs no further explanation.
Cowgirl Sunrize- a powerful Acoustitronic, piece that will bring you back to it again and again. The great strength of Patty Barkas’s voice, evoking the power of the universe is aptly matched by the primal open strings if the guitar in its most natural key, its place of deepest resonance.
Art Angel- A rock ballad, and so much more. Artful and existential, where the vocals fit perfectly over a piece Steve had no idea, he was composing for them, until they came together in this soul joining composition that crosses the boundaries of life and death.
Tehtan Sky- This piece begins cinematic and bombastic. It is an exploration of the voice as instrument to take you somewhere: a cry of rage at a world out of control? Perhaps a stamping of our presence on that world. Or is it a powerful dance track? Or something else it conjures for the listener, from some place deep in their own emotion?
Also included in the twelve tracks are Aud Vision, an exploration in analogue synth textures with modern techno rhythmic patterns, reminiscent of those far more ancient. EDULERP, a remix and rearrangement of a Bob Ponte/JS Bach composition that joins the 16th and the 21st century in a fusion that complements both. Punctuated by piano and guitar solos that highlight with energy, verve, and skill. Sink or Swim a remix and another Audnoyz juxtaposition. Here Steve shows his appreciation by honoring the song-craft of Midwestern songsmith Dan Kaplan providing a large noble alternative context.
Other albums on the Audnoyz creative continuum include: Audnoyz Project Vol 1 (2008) Audnoyz Project Vol 2 (2011), Audistry a collaboration with film composer Shawn K Clement (2013), and Audnoyz Project Vol 3 (2014). Additionally, newly Re-mastered Audnoyz Project Vol 1 & Vol 2 are now available exclusively on Bandcamp.