Stop Me Try
Multiphase, 2022
9/10
A guitarist, photographer and record label owner, Carl Weingarten brings much imagination and creativity to this digital slanted body of work that welcomes orchestral instruments and Michael Manring on fretless bass.
“A Fistful Of Dust” starts the listen with playfully plucked bass, bright strings and stylish drumming entering the jazz meets orchestral meets hip-hip climate, and “Ides Of May” follows with a cinematic, dreamy quality populating the absorbing electronica and flowing melodies.
In the middle, “Night Life Again” indeed seems like it should soundtrack an evening at the club with its frisky pulse and dance floor ready buzzing, while “For Rosa” unfolds with a soothing, meditative demeanor that’s as hazy as it is mesmerizing and recruits blue tones.
At the end, the beat heavy title track emits spirited guitar amid the downtempo dynamics, and certainly puts a firm exclamation on Weingarten’s unique vision.
A very well thought out listen, Weingarten has an impressive resume that goes all the way back to the early ‘80s, and this installment of his timeless vision showcases his exceptional slide guitar prowess in the ambient, electronic and atmospheric masterpiece.
Travels well with: Carl Weingarten- Ember Days; Matt Smith- Being Human