Meridian Metaphor by Sigmar Matthiasson
MERIDIAN METAPHOR is the second solo album by Icelandic bassist & composer Sigmar Matthiasson, set for release on June 4th 2021. The record is being released by Reykjavík Record Shop and will be available for sale on vinyl and as a digital download.
The music can be described as modern jazz mixing major influences from Balkan folk music and Arabic world music. The inspiration for the project was Sigmar's collaboration and friendship with two musicians whom he met while studying in New York City - guitarist Taulant Mehmeti from Kosovo and Tunisian percussionist Ayman Boujlida.
Therefore it's possible to hear influences both from East and West, across the Prime Meridian, where the composer (with the help of his bandmates) makes up musical metaphors in each song with various references to people, places and experiences which have shaped him over time.
Tracklist
| 1. | Don | 6:54 |
| 2. | Berlin Bacalhau | 4:48 |
| 3. | Fordómalausir tímar | 6:32 |
| 4. | East River | 6:01 |
| 5. | Karthago | 3:37 |
| 6. | Nu Rock | 6:06 |
| 7. | Stinningskaldi | 5:01 |
| 8. | Mehmetaphor | 8:06 |
Credits
Ásgeir Ásgeirsson - oud & tamboura
Haukur Gröndal - clarinet
Ingi Bjarni Skúlason - piano
Matthías Hemstock - drums
Sigmar Þór Matthíasson - upright bass
Special guests:
Ayman Boujlida - konnakol & percussion on Karthago
Taulant Mehmeti - çifteli on Mehmetaphor
Music composed, arranged and produced by Sigmar Matthiasson - with invaluable input from the band.
Recorded by Birgir Jón Birgisson at Sundlaugin, October 14-16 2020
Mixed by Matti Kallio at Fireland Reykjavik, Iceland
Mastered by Pauli Saastamoinen at Finnvox Studios, Finland
Graphic design: Helsinki.is
Photos: Jónas Haraldsson
Band Photo: Hans Vera
Special thanks:
My lovely wife, family & friends, Tónlistarsjóður, Hljóðritasjóður, Tónskáldasjóður RÚV & STEFs, Menningarsjóður FÍH, Gummi, Jói & Harpa of Brek, Toggi Jónsson and everyone else who contributed to the project.
www.sigmarmatthiasson.com
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Icelandic bassist & composer Sigmar Matthiasson's sound is a blend of hardcore groove and colorful melodies. He graduated from The New School for Jazz in 2016. Sigmar has been an active performer on the Icelandic music scene for several years, in addition he has performed at many international festivals, including London Jazz Festival, Oslo Jazz Festival and Nordic Jazz Festival.