The first of a series of instrumental works from John Goldrust 2000, “Rainbows & Rivers Meditations One” captivates with its passionate guitar work and atmospheric production. The output stands out as an memorable exploration of music theory, drawing inspiration from Bach’s mathematical approach to composition while also responding to the diminishing complexity of modern music. The artist seeks to break the theoretical constraints of music, believing that freeing composition from its rigid, inherited rules could also expand human consciousness.
The track’s creative process underwent several evolutions. Goldrust originally composed this piece as a classical-style piano composition based on music theory, but felt the lead part would be better suited to electric guitar rather than piano accompaniment. Since no available pianists could perform the lead at short notice, the decision was made to structure the melody for guitar, recording it in sections as individual riffs. The track was tuned to 432 Hz—considered a more organic frequency—rather than the modern standard of 440 Hz.
Tender guitar twangs and solemn piano accompaniments craft a debonair, immersive rock atmosphere right away. Solemn strings weave in seamlessly, continuing a palpable late-night introspection. Shades of David Gilmour show in the expressive guitar playing, expressive and moving with hints of bluesy psychedelia. The strings creep in with consuming, cinematic qualities — furthering this stirring presentation of soundscape and melodic soul from John Goldrust 2000.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
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