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 | | Description: | 2016 release. Sphere is bass player and composer Antoine Fafard's fourth album, featuring Gary Husband on drums, lead synth and piano, and Jerry de Villiers Jr on lead guitar. The album follows Ad Perpetuum, a collection that was well received by fans and critics on it's release in 2014, described by DownBeat Magazine as "a powerful example of jazz-fusion at it's hardest." Canadian-born and UK-based Antoine has been releasing original instrumental music for more than 15 years. He actualizes his musical vision with harmonic and melodic elements that are mostly composed on the classical and electric guitar, while special attention is always given to the rhythm. Antoine's first three albums feature world-class musicians including Vinnie Colaiuta, Jerry Goodman, Scott Henderson and Dave Weckl, who all bring their unique qualities to compositions aimed at audiences seeking instrumental music that emphasises improvisation and innovation.Packaged in a 4-panel Digipak.
Drums and piano recorded at Eastcote Studios (London, UK).
Gary Husband synth performances all recorded at Northern Heights, Crouch Hill (London, UK)
Jerry De Villiers Jr's tracks recorded at Kata Studio (Montreal, Canada).
Mixed and mastered at Studio LaMorte (Cagliari, Italy).
On disc:
© 2016 Antoine Fafard
On back of digipak:
© 2016 Antoine Fafard
? 2016 Antoine Fafar"Sphere" is an instrumental music CD by bassist and composer Antoine Fafard, released by the label TIMM. The album showcases Fafard's sophisticated fusion of progressive rock, jazz and contemporary instrumental music, built around intricate bass lines, refined harmonies and dynamic rhythmic structures. Carefully arranged pieces evolve between melodic clarity and complex ensemble interplay, making "Sphere" an album for listeners who appreciate both technical mastery and musical emotion.
Across its tracks, "Sphere" explores a wide sonic palette: powerful grooves alternate with atmospheric passages, detailed solos are embedded in cohesive compositions rather than pure showmanship. The production is transparent and warm, allowing each instrument to occupy its own space and highlighting the precision of the performances. The album is ideal for fans of modern fusion, progressive instrumental music and bass-driven compositions who are looking for a listening experience that remains accessible despite its musical depth.
TIMM, as the releasing company, focuses on high-quality, artist-driven productions, with great emphasis on sound quality and coherent album concepts rather than pure mainstream trends. The label provides an environment in which musicians like Antoine Fafard can realize demanding, stylistically independent projects without compromise, making "Sphere" part of a catalogue shaped by musical integrity and long-term artistic development.
Antoine Fafard is a Canadian bassist and composer known in the instrumental fusion and progressive scene for his intricate writing and his melodic, precise bass playing. Over the years, he has collaborated with renowned musicians from the worlds of jazz, rock and fusion, releasing a series of solo albums that have earned him international recognition among fans and critics of sophisticated instrumental music. His work is characterized by a blend of rhythmic complexity, strong melodic lines and carefully crafted arrangements, establishing him as a distinctive voice in contemporary fusion. | | | No. of tracks: |
9 |
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TMMM2016.2 |
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