Dominic Frasca “Deviations” 2006 Cantaloupe Records

One of the most progressive acoustic guitarists is surely Dominic Frasca who studied classical guitar by well-known teachers as for instance, Stephen Aron, Tom Patterson and Ben Verdery. The usual classical repertoire was foremost a stage to get good techniques and a good repertoire. Soon he discovered new dimensions to the classical guitar by adding new composing styles, percussion and new techniques to the traditional classical guitar repertoire. He is a genius with new ideas about music and the possibilities on a classical guitar. Dominic plays
a 6,10 and 13 string classical guitar which are completely customised to his own desires with all kind of experimental extra's. The CD “Deviations” is therefore a true journey with new perspectives to music Dominic
developed a rare own musical style which is best described as musical journey's with the seamless integration of a multi-coloured percussive technique with woven patterns of sound escapades.Dominic Frasca's inspirations
come from composers as Marc Mellits,Steve Reich and Philip Glass. “Two Pages” is a composition by Philip Glass which is re-arranged by Dominic and which has a hypnotic effect during the 18 minutes of challenging percussive and musical adventure.The title track “Deviations” which lasts 23 minutes where he uses his own invented rhythmical structures on demanding musical patterns on as well tension building as other modulated
musical patterns. The ability to play independently skilful percussive patterns together with the going musical concept is truly an amazing art form. Dominic Frasca is truly a musical wizard as a fantastic musician who gains praise for digging into new musical ideas and concepts.


Henk te Veldhuis
Bridge Guitar Reviews
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