![]() The Art Of Obscurity (CD, Album)Omnivore Recordings: OVCD-35: US: 2014. Iain Matthews relocated to Austin Texas back in the late 80s, so it shouldnt come as a great surprise that The Art of Obscurity is steeped in the unconventional Americana rhythms of the city. Label:Fledg'ling Records FLED3096: Format. The Matthews musical journey has been good to me and still informs my new purchases but this album, which may or may not be his final one, will probably be the last one of his I buy. The Art of Obscurity Digipak by Ian Matthews - CD (2014) for 16.30 from Country & Bluegrass. I think his voice has not just changed but deteriorated over the years (not unnaturally) and has perhaps affected his singing style which also grates with me and has for a while. I've never been a great one for lyrics - it's about the music and if the lyrics add musicality that's a bonus. None of his albums have bored me until recently with his turn to jazz. At times I've struggled with some of his directions (the saxophone dominated 'Hit & Run' the heavier sounds of the Hi-Fi era are obvious examples) but eventually came to be fond of them. His music and sources have been the main feeders of one of my two paths of music exploration. The main features of his music have been his beautiful voice, inspired choice of material and tasteful arrangements. Through PledgeMusic, he will offer his fans opportunities to talk directly to him, buy his new music (with access to additional bonus material), and acquire rare personal treasures from his archive.I've been a Matthews fan since Matthews Southern Comfort/Woodstock and enjoyed the ride. Matthews will launch the new album with a PledgeMusic campaign It doesn’t necessarily work out that clean, but for me, it can be the only touchstone.” “In my heart I feel vital and passionate about the creative process and that my best work is the next one I finish. “The realization that The Art of Obscurity is my 25th solo album prompted me to do some deep thinking about where I am, where I’m going and what I still want to achieve from this life in music,” says Matthews. While “obscurity” translates as “the state of being unknown,” The Art of Obscurity will put you in a state of bliss. Matthews first new release in his staggering fifth decade of recording and performing music, and his first solo album in many. If not - he has left us with a glistening gem in his crown of musical achievements. It will however, not be my final recording. Matthews declares that The Art of Obscurity “absolutely sits up there with my four or five finest recorded moments.” In his liner notes, he states, “The Art of Obscurity will be my last solo album. Recorded in his adopted home of Austin, Texas with producer Bradley Kopp (Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely, and Tish Hinojosa), this 12-track release highlights Matthews’ knack for acoustic folk with jazzy undertones - capped off by his rich singing voice and reflective and insightful lyrics. ![]() Welcome to The Art of Obscurity, Iain Matthews’ first new release in his staggering fifth decade of recording and performing music, and his first American album in 15 years, due out Januon Omnivore Recordings. Whether as a founding member of Fairport Convention, Matthews Southern Comfort (who hit #23 with their cover of Joni Mitchell’s “Woodstock” in 1971), Plainsong or as a solo artist, Matthews has taken listeners on a journey with each recording. While probably best remembered in the United States for his 1978 smash “Shake It” (#13 Billboard Pop Singles), Iain Matthews has been a worldwide music icon for more than 45 years. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. singer/songwriter of session recorded in Austin. Listen to your favourite songs from The Art Of Obscurity by Iain Matthews now. It will however, not be my final recording,” Listen free to Iain Matthews The Art Of Obscurity (Ghost Changes, When I Was A Boy and more). IAIN MATTHEWS’ FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 15 YEARS,
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