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Koi: Performing the music of Tim Berne

by Gregg Belisle-Chi

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accordeonaire An album of tunes by Tim Berne played on acoustic guitar is not a thing that I realized I needed. Gregg Belisle-Chi (produced by Berne and David Torn) does something remarkable and organic on Koi, simultaneously distilling Berne’s compositions to their essential elements and imbuing them with a new kind of life.
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considermemilesdavis Essential to devotees of both composer Tim Berne and the acoustic guitar at large.
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idonotwantaseparateusername A great collection of Tim Berne compositions rendered with exquisite clarity on solo guitar. These interpretations emphasis Berne's melodic genius, partly because the voices come across with more clarity on guitar than when these same pieces are played by ensembles. Belisle-Chi's command of colour and dynamics is also really impressive. It's not ideal through headphones, because for some strange reason it was recorded (or maybe just mixed?) in mono. So play it through speakers, loudly.
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Chance 05:51
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Trauma One 04:56
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Giant Squids 03:42
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Huh:Brokelyn 06:35
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Huevos 04:01 video
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Reception 05:31
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Sequins 02:32

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From Gregg Belisle-chi: "KOI is very near and dear to me. Tim Berne has long been a hero of mine and, upon moving to New York, was one of my bucket list collaborators. I'm elated to be releasing this record of his music, produced by him and David Torn (who also mixed and mastered it beautifully.)

This record is a brand new endeavor for me: a collection of solo acoustic guitar renditions of his masterful compositions. I remember hearing "forage," Matt Mitchell's breathtaking solo piano record of Tim's music, in 2017 and thinking to myself "Goddam, wouldn't it be amazing if a guitar player did this too?" I didn't expect that guitarist to be me, but with Tim's blessing and guidance, we were able to make it happen...and I think it turned out extremely well.

All in all, this record is a dream come true: collaborating with Tim, having a recording enhanced by David Torn, album art designed by the one and only Steve Byram."

What more could I ask for?

Your support! Buy a CD or two! Share the Bandcamp page with your friends. I'd love for as many people to hear this record as possible. I'm so proud.

I hope you enjoy the journey of listening as much as I enjoyed the journey of playing.

Yours,
Gregg Belisle-Chi
New York, 2021

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released June 13, 2021

Gregg Belisle-chi Acoustic Guitar
Recorded at Westwing Studios, Kingston NY, December 2020
Mixed and mastered by David Torn
Produced by Tim Berne and David Torn
Art & designs / Steve Byram, Photography by Tim Berne
Executive - Kevin Reilly

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