Name: Violinvocations
Brand: Hugh Marsh

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WV178lp

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2019-02-15

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Supplier US

Secre­tly

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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843563103562

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WV178cd

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843563103586

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Hugh Marsh

Genre US

Electronic

Label US

Western Vinyl

Hugh Marsh is a highly talented violinist and composer, born on June 5, 1955 in Montreal, Canada. With his exceptional skills and unique musical style, he has captivated audiences worldwide. Marsh's passion for music started at a young age and he quickly established himself as a prominent figure in the industry. His compositions are known for their depth and emotion, leaving listeners spellbound. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Hugh Marsh continues to push boundaries and redefine what it means to be an artist.
Throughout his career, Hugh Marsh has collaborated with renowned musicians from various genres, showcasing his versatility and adaptability. He has contributed to numerous albums and soundtracks, earning critical acclaim for his innovative approach to music. Marsh's mastery of the violin is evident in every note he plays, effortlessly blending classical techniques with contemporary influences.
As an accomplished composer, Hugh Marsh's works have been featured in films, television shows, and theater productions. His ability to create evocative melodies that resonate with audiences is truly remarkable. With each composition he crafts a unique sonic landscape that transports listeners on an unforgettable journey.

Violinvocations is the new album by Hugh Marsh, four-time winner of the Jazz Report Award for violinist of the year and three-time recipient of the National Jazz Award for violinist of the year. Available here on limited edition opaque blue vinyl, standard black vinyl, and CD.

Despite the album’s title, one would be hard-pressed to say with certainty whether violin was even involved in this album without being told so ahead of time. In one moment a ghost is heard weeping into a dictaphone; a digitized anime character is nervously chattering in the next; and in still another, jagged sheets of distortion avalanche toward the listener beneath auroric swells of harmony. It’s the kind of sound design that requires a dedicated attempt by any Oneohtrixian laptop composer, only it’s all being generated by Marsh’s violin and his curious cabinet of effects pedals often in just one take.

Even if you’ve never heard of Hugh Marsh, you’ve almost certainly heard the sound of his violin. He’s a featured player on soundtracks by Hans Zimmer and Harry Gregson-Williams, was nominated for a Juno award, recorded with Iggy Pop and The Stooges, and was in the backing band for Bauhaus’ Peter Murphy, all a tiny fraction of his decades-long list of credits. The latest addition to that list is Marsh’s own Violinvocations, an LP recorded while Marsh lived in L.A. with friend, mentor, and fellow soundbender Jon Hassell.

Violinvocations

Music US