M.H.H.’s Cassiope: Protection Songs for Guitar is without a doubt one of the most unique solo guitar records of the last year.
Released on the Home & Garden label, this record features a boundless range of sounds, textures and moods. M.H.H., A.K.A. Matthew Himes, shows off his vast virtuosity here as well as the endless horizons of his taste in music.
Himes utilizes his instrument to create everything from droning ambient soundscapes to flamenco-like acoustic fantasias and acid-fueled electric meanderings. Each track here represents an entire exclusive realm of Himes’ enigmatic guitar playing, all of which he is very much a master of.
A particularly fine moment on this cassette is the peaceful “Pedicel,” which combines hushed acoustic strumming with a backing of soft organ-like pulses. The guitar, which is bathed in a thick layer of reverb, is light and graceful while the keyboard in the background creates a cushiony atmosphere, making the entire piece feel intensely dreamlike. If you need help feeling chill for a moment, this song will surely do the trick.
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-KH
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