Harmolodic Guitar with Strings
James Blood Ulmer · 1993
51 min · 20 tracks · blues · jazz fusion
A dynamic fusion of blues and jazz, featuring intricate guitar work entwined with rich string arrangements.
Harmolodic Guitar with Strings is an album by James Blood Ulmer, released in 1993. A dynamic fusion of blues and jazz, featuring intricate guitar work entwined with rich string arrangements. This album is notable for its innovative approach to blending jazz and blues elements with orchestral strings, influencing a generation of musicians interested in genre-crossing. Critics highlighted the album for its bold experimentation, contributing to discussions around the avant-garde movement in music during the early '90s. Its distinct sound architecture has been cited as a precursor to later explorations of jazz fusion. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Harmolodic Guitar with Strings sound like?
A dynamic fusion of blues and jazz, featuring intricate guitar work entwined with rich string arrangements. Rooted in blues and jazz fusion.
What makes Harmolodic Guitar with Strings by James Blood Ulmer notable?
This album is notable for its innovative approach to blending jazz and blues elements with orchestral strings, influencing a generation of musicians interested in genre-crossing. Critics highlighted the album for its bold experimentation, contributing to discussions around the avant-garde movement in music during the early '90s. Its distinct sound architecture has been cited as a precursor to later explorations of jazz fusion. Released in 1993, 'Harmolodic Guitar with Strings' was James Blood Ulmer's exploration into the intersection of jazz and blues, shortly after his critical success with 'Are You Glad to Be in America?'. This album marked an evolution in his style, emphasizing avant-garde influences while still rooted in traditional genres. At this point, Ulmer had already established himself as a leading figure in the jazz fusion scene.
How many songs are on Harmolodic Guitar with Strings?
Harmolodic Guitar with Strings has 20 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Opening 1:04
- 2 Arena: Church 2:32
- 3 Arena: Seven Gates 0:46
- 4 Arena: Arena Standout 3:41
- 5 Arena: Lights Out 1:45
- 6 Arena: Church II 2:27
- 7 Arena: Arena II 3:06
- 8 Page One: In the Name Of 2:45
- 9 Page One: Page One 1:44
- 10 Page One: Blood and John 3:14
- 11 Page One: Page One II 0:41
- 12 Page One: Grand Finale 1:37
- 13 Maya Standout 10:37
- 14 Black Sheep: Prologue 0:36
- 15 Black Sheep: By-Pass 1:56
- 16 Black Sheep: Caretaker 1:56
- 17 Black Sheep: Lost One 1:43
- 18 Black Sheep: Black Sheep 1:05
- 19 Black Sheep: Epilogue 0:44
- 20 Theme From Captain Black Standout 7:57
Release Date
January 1, 1993
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
51 min 56 sec
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