Strings Music by Cam Butler
"Strings Music is a retrospective album for which I have selected eight of my most compelling compositions. These compositions have been taken from previous albums of mine, released between 2003 and 2012, and have been given a new life, with re-recordings, revised arrangements and re-mastering. I have composed one new piece, 'All Our Lives', especially for this album. All the tracks on Strings Music reflect the distinctive compositional and recording approach that I have been working on for many years; combining modern, classical string sections with expressive, reverb-laden electric guitar. The result is a harmonically rich blend of sound that is exciting and emotionally captivating. Strings Music can been seen as an introduction to my music as an Australian composer, and also as a collection of works that are a comprehensive representation of myself as an artist and musican."
Cam Butler is a Melbourne composer, guitarist and producer who has been a long-time creative force on the Australian live and recording scene. He has released ten solo instrumental albums which vary in style from guitar and synthetic soundscapes, to works with string ensembles both large and small. His orchestral compositional approach combines electric guitar with modern classical string sections to create a warm, atmospheric sound that ranges from thrilling drama to wistful sadness. Butler's unique musical vision is evocative, often being described as 'cinematic'. Greatly inspired by the environs and landscapes of Southern Australia, Butler views himself as an artist working from an Australian perspective, creating his own, singular version of contemporary, classical music.
'The results are euphoric, music that is cinematic and richly emotional.' Courier Mail
Tracklist
| 1. | All Our Lives | 3:00 |
| 2. | Thunderstorm's A'Coming | 5:35 |
| 3. | Desolation | 5:31 |
| 4. | Lonely World | 3:57 |
| 5. | Today Troubles Seem Far Away | 1:31 |
| 6. | I Surrender | 5:23 |
| 7. | I Was Lost | 6:55 |
| 8. | In A Lifetime | 11:55 |
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Cam Butler is a Melbourne guitarist and composer who has a large collection of solo releases going back to the early 2000's. His singular guitar tone has been a feature of all his solo projects and of his work as a sideman. He has released eleven solo instrumental albums which vary in style from guitar and synthetic-based soundscapes, to works with string ensembles, both large and small.