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# 24 Tales

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With his provocative new release 24 Tales, Alex Machacek has sought an inventive new context for both his incredibly fluid, precise guitar work and his expanding compositional vision. ''I have always liked drums,'' Machacek explains. ''On so many fusion and jazz records, there is an extended drum solo. Maybe other people don't see it like this, but I always thought, 'Hey, that's also music...' That's when I got the idea: how would it sound if I compose something based on a drum solo?''Following his first performance with drummer Marco Minnemann, Machacek was so impressed that he asked Minnemann if he would be interested in contributing a drum solo for such an experience. ''He said that he had a solo recorded but it was fifty-one minutes long! At first I thought, maybe I'll take a section of it to work with...but eventually I decided to take on the whole thing.'' Minnemann's solo - a kaleidoscopic rush of rhythmic, textural, and even melodic devices, all improvised without a click track - became the backdrop for 24 Tales.An astonishingly musical effort, nearly symphonic in its vast range of timbres, use of space, and elegant sense of structure and development, 24 Tales finds Machacek breaking Minneman's solo into 24 discrete (but connected) sections. He then composed music for each section, taking extra care to make sure the transitions were smooth and musical. From rapid-fire 13/16 scrambles to resonant, chiming long tones - all the while colored and propelled by Minnemann's supple traps - the variety of timbres and rhythmic feels allows Machacek to explore an enormous range of guitar tones - often in quick succession, expertly creating and releasing tension and making for unexpected (and unexpectedly appealing) contrasts. Warm, classic jazz hollow-body sounds intersect with frenzied fuzz, acoustic slide, and trebly palm-muted figures, sometimes playing the same passages in unison to create an entirely new tone.Born in 1972 and raised in Vienna, Machacek has emerged among the most riveting guitarists and improvisers of his generation, parlaying his varied background, influences, and experiences (ranging from extensive classical and jazz training to stints in rock, pop, and folk outfits) into a rich, unpredictably personal music. His prior two releases - [Sic] and Improvisation (both on Abstract Logix) - were widely acclaimed, and featured Machacek alongside such musicians as Terry Bozzio, Matthew Garrison, and Jeff Sipe. Upon hearing Machacek's music, guitar icon John McLaughlin exclaimed, ''Alex Machacek's music starts where other music ends...so spontaneous. He has done some very deep excavation in the mind of music.''

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## Customer Reviews

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    Just When You Thought A Guy Couldn't Get Any Better ...
  

*by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2010*

I am a fairly new fan of Alex Machacek's music, only becoming acquainted with him after listening to samples of "Improvisation" here at Amazon and subsequently purchasing the download mp3 CD about 5 or 6 months ago.  I am a guitarist of 36 years, and a lifelong fan of progressive jazz.For those of you unfamiliar with Alex, he has a very unique approach to the instrument, incredible technique, a seemingly endless vocabulary, and employs a variety of superb guitar tones.  It's almost inconceivable that a guy could attain the level of mastery he has prior to reaching 40 years old of age.  If you are a guitarist or a fan of true, pure, uncontrived jazz, you will not be disappointed by any project that bears this man's name.Now, regarding his most recent project: I have had it for less than 2 days and have not been able to stop listening to it!!  For fans of Frank Zappa -- especially during his heyday (while utilizing such great talents as Steve Vai, Chad Wackerman, Terry Bozzio, Doug Lunn, Mike Keneally, etc.) -- this will immediately strike you as ONE OF THE GREATEST MUSICAL PROJECTS EVER RECORDED.  Since Zappa's unfortunate passing, there has been a huge musical void that only the brave (such as the aforementioned Mike Keneally) have dared to try and fill.  "24 Tales" has probably got ol' FZ (wherever he may currently reside), himself, sitting up and saying "Damn!!"Here's what one other well-known, innovative guitar pioneer had to say about this release: "You guys are f---ing nuts - this record is amazing!" - Allan HoldsworthThere is an interesting story that goes with the making of this disc.  Here's a direct-copy excerpt from Alex's website:"I have always liked drums," Machacek explains. "On so many fusion and jazz records, there is an extended drum solo - sometimes it feels obligatory. At a certain point I thought, `How would it sound if I compose something based on a drum solo? Drummers are always getting wilder with what they do in terms of meter and technique..." His fascination with drums led to several experiments with composing music based on (and performed on top of) improvised drum solos - a practice that reaches its fullest potential on 24 Tales."After I played my first gig with the drummer Marco Minnemann, I told him that I wanted to do an album with different drummers," Alex continues, "where they would provide me with solos, and I would write music for them. Marco said that he had recorded a solo - but it was fifty-one minutes long! At first I thought, maybe I'll take a section of it to work with...but eventually I decided to take on the whole thing." Minnemann's solo - a kaleidoscopic rush of rhythmic, textural, and even melodic devices, all improvised without a click track - became the backdrop for 24 Tales. (Minnemann also gave this solo to Trey Gunn, John Czajkowski and Mike Keneally, and their interpretations will be released subsequently.)"An astonishingly musical effort, nearly symphonic in its vast range of timbres, use of space, and elegant sense of structure and development, 24 Tales finds Machacek breaking Minneman's solo into 24 discrete (but connected) sections. "When I decided to do this," Machacek explains, "I listened to it - several times. Sitting in front of 51 minutes of drums can be a little intimidating. So I broke the entire solo up into those 24 pieces. Whenever I heard the mood or the rhythmic foundation change, I marked it as a separate piece."-----------------------------------------------------------------------------This disc is one of the most incredible musical efforts ever recorded.  I think it is the best thing to happen to jazz in a VERY long time ... I can't say enough -- words are inadequate -- to describe how superb from every aspect this release truly is.  The guitar work is extraordinary; so are the drums.  ... But what really blows me away is the other-worldly quality of the compositions and the dense, lush, mind-blowing arrangements.  This CD firmly documents the emergence (and maturation) of true musical genius, in every sense.Buy this CD -- and tell every fan of jazz, prog and/or jazz fusion whom you know about it, so they can buy it, too!  ... You will NOT be disappointed!! (Musicians of this superlative virtuosity deserve so much more than to just sell "dozens of copies".)This is essential listening for any fan of Zappa, acid jazz and/or progressive music.

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    tour de force
  

*by S***G on Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2010*

This is easily the best recording I've heard this year in any genre. The writing, playing and production are all superb. It's astounding how thematically integrated the composition is - especially considering that the entire piece is based on a drum solo (the drum improvisation, by Marco Minnemann, is an amazing composition in its own right). Machacek, in addition to being an accomplished composer, is an astounding guitarist. In an age which suffers no shortage of formidable guitarists, Machacek stands out as one of the premier guitarists with respect to both technical skill and musicality. I can't recommend this highly enough.

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    Very Cool
  

*by S***S on Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2013*

A great composition over a very technical drum solo by Marco Minneman.  The drum solo was a single take, no cuts or edits.  The whole piece flows very well, and has some serious tearing, as well as some light hearted humor.  A very technical, sometimes soothing, sometimes unsettling journey.

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