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James Elkington and Nathan Salsburg
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PoB-075
LP/CD/digital
April 12, 2024

The duo’s third album of instrumental guitar recordings pushes their sinuous compositions into labyrinthine new shapes, interlocking and interlocutory, supported by a cast of stellar collaborators. Interwoven among the dazzling original pieces is a fascinating array of covers, ranging from traditional Breton dance tunes to a deconstruction of Neneh Cherry’s “Buffalo Stance.”

Their melody-first sensibilities are perfectly suited to each other …  playfully complex guitar work that sounds as if it was tossed off in an afternoon of whiskey and laughs. – NPR

An intoxicating, intricate web … Wherever Salsburg and Elkington go, it’s always a pleasure. – Aquarium Drunkard

Sounds like winter has always been approaching, like Indian summer never quite fades, like fall isn’t built around loss. – Stereogum

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James Elkington and Nathan Salsburg: Buffalo Stance

"Within" by https://soundcloud.com/jkriv excerpt of the "Within EP" on Leisure Group Recordings

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Mr Bongo proudly presents the debut album from Tasmania-born, Melbourne-based, Finn Rees. Gliding across a swirling palette of saturated hues, Dawn Is A Melody feels vintage yet vibrant, new but familiar at the same time. A spiritual, deep and textured jazz record, tipping its hat to greats from the past, capturing memories and reformulating them into new ideas with the help of some of Melbourne’s finest talent.

Expert keys player for the likes of 30/70 and Elle Shimada, alongside one-half of Close Counters, this debut LP was Finn’s conscious departure from the realm of groove-based jazz. Instead, Dawn Is A Melody places the piano and arrangements centre stage, giving Finn and his fellow Melbourne crew freedom to explore the spaces in between, new emotions and alternate soundscapes.

In Finn’s own words: “My intention with Dawn Is A Melody was to create a world; a microcosm of colour. Something rich and beautiful that allowed the melodies and compositions to reach their full potential. It was driven by hope, curiosity and the search for beauty and reassurance in this ever-changing world. The emotion behind the music is really about the journey of life, growing up and changing, as well as my relationship with Tasmania’s natural landscapes where I grew up, a part of the world that is incredibly unique and beautiful.”

The album arcs between opening, middle and end. Beginning with the optimism of ‘Looking Up’ and ‘Lagoon’, the former a celestial, string and harp marbled slice of positivity, the latter a spiritual journey of exuberance and hope, Finn’s fingers dancing across the ‘70s Yamaha grand piano. From there the songs blossom outwards with the cinematic soulful journey of ‘It’s Behind Me Now’ and Brazilian-inspired ‘Expansion’, as the divine ‘Crossing’ signals a transition to a new realm. The energy is transformed from the rich cosmic textures to a more intimate and personal feeling with ‘Ablaze’, ‘Between Spaces’ and ‘As It Passes’ which blissfully fades down to simply piano and strings to close out the record.

Recorded at Rolling Stock in Collingwood, Melbourne, Henry Jenkins was drafted in as recording and mix engineer, his minimal vintage mic setups giving a live aesthetic and warmth to the arrangements. Lucky Pereira and Blakely McLean Davies form the rock-solid rhythm section, with a hand-picked line-up of other Melbourne talent on display, including Cheryl Durongpitikul on tenor sax, Siwei Wong on harp, Audrey Powne on trumpet and Allysha Joy on vocals to name only a few.

Plotting a course from Alice Coltrane, through Herbie Hancock, to Arthur Verocai, this is a debut nourished by the past but firmly made in the present. A record unable to be age-stamped, casting ambiguity as to when, what era and by whom it has been crafted. Like a vintage lens capturing a current scene, Dawn Is A Melody is warm and familiar yet focused on the here now.

Finn Rees - As It Passes

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Don Glori - Theme For A Dream - Pt. 1. Lullaby

Boulevard- Poleak - Saxophone

Saxophone: Poleak

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Playlist-Hard Rock Ballad, Heavy Metal
   • Bon Jovi - Bed Of Roses (Lyrics)  

Title: Boulevard
Artist: Dan Byrd
Album: Stay
Year: 1984

Lyrics:


I don't know why you said goodbye
Just let me know you didn't go forever my love
Please tell me why you make me cry
I beg you please I'm on my knees
If that's what you want me to

Never knew that it would go so far
When you left me on that boulevard
Come again you would release my pain
And we could be lovers again

Just one more chance, another dance
And let me feel it isn't real that I've been losing you
This sun will rise within your eyes
Come back to me and we will be happy together

Never knew that it would go so far
When you left me on that boulevard
Come again you would release my pain
And we could be lovers again


Maybe today I'll make you stay
A little while just for a smile and love together
For I will show a place I know
In Tokyo where we could be happy forever

Never knew that it would go so far
When you left me on that boulevard
Come again you would release my pain
And we could be lovers again

Never knew that it would go so far
When you left me on that boulevard
Come again you would release my pain
And we could be lovers again



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Boulevard

Red Mist, inspired by solo guitar tracks with a longer, story-telling feel about the structure. Using a lot of harmonic minor, some diminished but with a melodic core throughout. Enjoy :)

Red Mist

LCT 005 
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Ten to Ten

Skyf Connection - Let's Freak Together

Independent record label based in London.

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