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Superbloom

by Ryan Pate

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Aurora 05:46
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Superbloom 04:42
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Aporia 04:20
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Of Oceans I 01:20
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17 05:56
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Scrolls 05:16
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Of Oceans II 01:27
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about

The clear melodies and forms on Superbloom grow from layers of texture and orchestrated guitar parts. These 15 tracks came out of exploring new sounds and guitar tunings. I found myself wanting to take these little ideas and express them in an orchestral way, from my guitar.

On the title: : "I was thinking of how these compositions developed not only over a long period of time during the composition process, but also as I intend to present them to the listener. I was also working on this record during a period of life when things were blooming in a very positive way for me, especially in forming a lasting relationship with my now wife, and moving back to California during a very rainy winter which resulted in a literal superbloom of foliage and flowers in Spring 2023." -RP

Aurora: interlocking rhythms of guitar harmonics, reminiscent of Gamelan music, give foundation for a soaring melody and lyrical improvised solos.

Superbloom: angular harmonies transmute into soft dissonant strums. It’s easy to hear the imagery suggested by the title as upper register tones sparkle and widen in cascading layers above propulsive chords.

Hurled Into Inexplicable Worlds: an evocative scene with mystical, dark chord swells living on the edges of extended harmony, combined until a melody emerges from the clouds. One might hear traces of Charles Ives in this.

Painting for P.M.: Spinning melodies float into translucent textures of coalescing harmonics. The effect is a vast abstract painting in an ode to one of the great sonic architects, Paul Motian.

Philosopher Queen: The title implies hope for more females in future positions of power. Sweeping 12 tone shapes unfold into heartfelt melodic passages.

Sentient Microchip: Wonders how our fate will intertwine with Artificial Intelligence. A reverse processed guitar line provides an otherworldly, mantra-like backdrop for full bodied chords and a folk-like theme. A simple and emotional capstone to a far reaching, sonically adventurous album.

Thank You for your ears and friendship: Kathleen Gutierrez, Derek Kwong, Jeff Fairbanks, Aaron Kruziki, Devin Gray, Andre Matos, Nahuel Bronzini, Omree Gal-Oz

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released October 27, 2023

Guitar and Compositions, Ryan Pate
Recorded in Beacon, NY and Santa Cruz, CA, 2022 and 2023 by Ryan Pate
Mastered by Nahuel Bronzini

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