Paths Of Resistance [CF:GT215]

A solo from Jason Eckardt offers a fascinating examination of this composer's works. Certainly for masters of their instruments, Paths of Resistance uses all of the skills of the performer and capabilities of the instruments in unique settings. The score represents a study of Eckardt's cutting-edge compositional style. For advanced performers.Program notes from Jason Eckardt: Paths of Resistance is both the most sophisticated realization of my compositional techniques that embed predetermined sets of ratios into the formal, metric, and rhythmic dimensions of a composition and the strongest link to my background as a metal guitarist. While there are stylistic differences between my compositions and metal, the aggressive character and virtuosic passage work is my music is directly influenced by shred. These technical demands, coupled, with the intense focus required of the performer, are inextricably linked to the gestures and aesthetics of the piece.