Mitch 'Ioannidis' Essence – “Earth Stone And Night Sky
- The Inner Landscape Of The Human Being”
Independent
Mitch 'Ioannidis' Essence, a guitarist, has
independently released his debut work, “Earth Stone And Night Sky - The Inner
Landscape Of The Human Being”, via YouTube. This initial offering, while
primarily guitar-focused and not presented as a complete work, aims to showcase
the musician's talent and conceptual approach to music.
The project is characterized as an Experimental
Electric Guitar Orchestration that blends elements of Metal and Classical
Music. Its foundation lies in a symphonic string form, infused with distinct
personal elements. The compositions are built with themes comprising two to
seven voices (strings), striving for a balance between progressive, metal, and
symphonic components. The intention is to retain influences from these genres
while developing themes that lead to emotional escalation or form a free-form
expression, ultimately yielding a unique musical narrative.
In terms of melodic and expressive influences, without suggesting a comparative level of mastery, Essence draws from classical composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, Igor Stravinsky, and Sergei Prokofiev, as well as the modern classical school. From the metal genre, influences include bands like Trivium, In Flames, Children Of Bodom, and Iron Maiden, along with elements from the Tech-Death and Gothic Metal scenes. These diverse influences are filtered through Essence's personal style, aiming to create a distinctive sound that resonates with contemporary musical sensibilities. For some listeners, the sound might evoke late Rotting Christ and even Tourniquet ("Microscopic View of a Telescopic Realm" era).
Notably, only three tracks on the album incorporate
drums, with the title track, "The Inner Landscape Of The Human
Being," reportedly aligning more closely with conventional Metal
structures.
Essence's creative impetus for this project stems from
an internal exploration, seeking to transcend conventional musical structures
and forms for the electric guitar within Rock and Metal. This approach is
intended to mirror the composer's broader philosophical perspective on life's
themes. Through this artistic endeavor, the work seeks to introduce new
perspectives on how music can contribute to spiritual growth and serve as a
tool for exploring uncharted musical territories, ultimately fostering general
progress and evolution for the engaged listener.
For those interested in experimental guitar work that
bridges diverse genres, this release is certainly worth checking out.
Nick Parastatidis
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