(CD, Morr Music, 2006) On his latest release, named after the quintessential piece of guitar hardware, Bernhard Fleischmann brings a very laid-back atmosphere with a hint of melancholy dosed with jazz influences. The rhythmic content of this album is especially toe-tapping and head-nodding considering how relaxed the overall feel is. Hummable melody resonates through the memory long after the album is done playing. Really clean production and exceptional use of live instrumentation and electronic rhythm, Fleischmann soothes the listener with a nice array of different instruments from the vibes, to the live guitar and drums in the opening track “Broken Monitors,” and the piano / saxophone duet on track six, titled “Static Crate.” Through the playing of the album, you might notice a wide dynamic range. Fleischmann has a very classical composition style infused with pop allowing the listener to move up and down with the album. Tracks two and seven feature Fleischmann’s vocals in a fashion similar to indie/post-rock bands albeit much more tastefully, in this author’s opinion. Particularly on the track “From To” which I found to be a really moving track featuring vibes, some clean and simple micro-electronics coupled with heavy snare hits make for a well-balanced contrast. Dreamy and contemplative rife with emotional content,  is a great piece of music for those in need of modern electronics with soothing, jazzy musicality. The album finishes with a sparse yet beautiful piano painting that feels like a self-referential illustration, bringing completion with elegance.   http://www.morrmusic.com http://www.bfleischmann.com Download B.Fleischmann albums:

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