Matthew Parmenter - Astray (CD)
Matthew Parmenter’s first solo album includes the 21-minute suite Modern Times. Produced and engineered by Parmenter, Astray is decidedly psychedelic in atmosphere. Songs unfold into dreamlike improvisations that surround the listener. Bassist Mathew Kennedy appears throughout the CD, the sole guest musician on Astray. Parmenter covers vocals and other audibles, including piano, guitar, drums, saxophone, violin, organ, synthesizers, marimba, Theremin, and Mellotron sounds.
Astray Rated 1st in Top 20 CD’s of 2004 –The Pit – Radio
“…strong melodies, mellotron passages, and other instrumental workouts, especially the 20-minute closer, ‘Modern Times.’…Recommended.” 15 out of 16 stars –David Taylor, Progression Magazine
“…Matthew Parmenter’s Astray is rechargeable, reusable, and grows stronger with every use. This is progressive rock in its highest form. It’s like a work of art that hangs on a museum wall. Patrons will see something new with each and every visit even when the details don’t jump out at them right away.” –Joshua Turner, Progressive World.net
“…you’ll come back to this CD time and time again. More please, Matthew.” –Jem Jedrzejewski, The Hairless Heart Herald
“…Quite simply, Astray is one of the best solo progressive albums I have heard in a long while, fans of Discipline won’t be disappointed as it has been worth the wait.” –Mark Hughes, The Dutch Progressive Rock Page
“…This album is a grower, each listen (about 15 for me) brings forth new elements and wonders. By the third or fouth listen, I was captured….There is a lot to absorb and many sights to see and hear within the music. Just like the old Ragu commercials, ‘Try It, You’ll Like IT.'” –Danbo, ProgArchives.com
See and hear for yourself:
https://youtu.be/BD-q4Cu4DBQ?list=PLgGhzd550Le4euetEvDVX7cRWxeX2qkMJ
https://youtu.be/mEhpq9yaiF0?list=PLgGhzd550Le4euetEvDVX7cRWxeX2qkMJ
Tracks:
- 1. Now
- 2. Distracted
- 3. Dirty Mind
- 4. Another Vision
- 5. Some Fear Growing Old
- 6. Between Me And The End
- 7. Modern Times
Format: CD
Artist: Matthew Parmenter
Release Date: 2004