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Chabala, Barry / David Forlano / Drew Gowran: Juno (Confront)

The trio of Barry Chabala on acoustic guitar, objects & radio, David Forlano on laptop, EWI & live sampling and Drew Gowran on drums & percussion are heard in a set of four experimental soundscapes and improvised dialogs of great detail and diverse momentum, captured live at Juno Brewery + Cafe, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 

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Barry Chabala-acoustic guitar, objects, radio, iPhone

David Forlano-laptop, EWI, live sampling

Drew Gowran-drums, percussion


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Label: Confront
Catalog ID: Core 46
Squidco Product Code: 35159

Format: CDR
Condition: New
Released: 2024
Country: UK
Packaging: Cardboard Sleeve Sleaed
Recorded live at Juno Brewery + Cafe, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on July 22nd, 2023.

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The trio of Barry Chabala on acoustic guitar, objects & radio, David Forlano on laptop, EWI and live sampling, and Drew Gowran on drums & percussion are heard label in a set of four experimental soundscapes and improvised dialogue of great detail and diverse momentum, captured live at Juno Brewery + Cafe, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The results are interesting as a deep engagement of texture, space, and the subtle interplay between instruments, offering an album that is both challenging and rewarding.

From the very first moments of Juno, it's clear that Chabala, Forlano, and Gowran are less concerned with traditional melody and rhythm, and more interested in exploring the boundaries of sound itself. Barry Chabala's work on guitar is particularly striking-his delicate, almost fragile plucking and strumming create a tapestry of tones that shift and evolve throughout the album.

David Forlano's contributions on electronics and percussion add a layer of complexity in his use of subtle electronic textures and percussive elements, blending with Chabala's guitar work to create soundscapes that are both immersive and introspective. Forlano's approach is minimalist yet impactful-each sound he introduces feels purposeful, adding depth to the music without overwhelming it.

Drew Gowran's percussion work is equally understated, yet essential to the album's overall mood. His rhythms are sparse, often emerging from the background to punctuate the music with a sudden burst of energy or a gentle, rhythmic pulse. Gowran's drumming is less about driving the music forward and more about creating a sense of tension and release, adding another layer to the trio's intricate interplay.

Juno is an album that requires active listening. The trio's use of silence and space is as important as the notes they play, and the music often feels like a conversation between three artists who are fully attuned to each other's creative instincts. The album's structure allows for moments of quiet introspection, followed by passages of intense, almost chaotic interaction, reflecting the ebb and flow of a live improvisation session.


Artist Biographies

"Guitarist/improvisor Barry Chabala, born of the New Jersey bar scene, is influenced as much by classic rock as he is by modern classical, free improvisation and experimental music. The goal - to blend it all into a personal, creative voice. Barry has presented lectures on graphic scores & improvisation for Bowerbird of Philadelphia, performed numerous compositions from the Wandelweiser collective throughout the United States, and has recorded for labels including Confront, Gravity Wave, Another Timbre, Erstwhile and his own imprint Roeba Records."

-Barry Chabala 11/20/2024

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"David Forlano is a multi-disciplinary performance artist and visual artist. His performance and sound work began in Philadelphia, notably teaming with percussionist Toshi Makihara on many performances supporting dance and theater as well as their own collaborations in free improvisation. Relocating to Santa Fe in 2005 he took a 10 year break from performance followed by a renewed passion for collaboration in performance and sound."-Roeba

-Roeba 11/20/2024

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"1988 St.Louis born and raised playing drums and other percussion instruments. As well as Alto Saxophone and Bagpipes."

-Drew Gowran Website (https://drewgowran.bandcamp.com/)
11/20/2024

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Track Listing:



1. Juno I 18:36

2. Juno II 15:30

3. Juno III 11:53

4. Juno IV 07:52

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Improvised Music
Free Improvisation
Electro-Acoustic
Electro-Acoustic Improv
Trio Recordings
West Coast/Pacific US Jazz
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