Prolific Australian guitarist, composer and producer Plini releases his brand new album; An Unnameable Desire.

ASTOUNDING OPENER

Dorenavant heralds the music in with sonic chiming before An Unnameable Desire’s pounding, multi layered instrumentals rise to a climax. Talk about throwing in the kitchen sink to let you know what he’s about but this is an astounding mouth watering opener.

The intention with this album,” adds Plini, “was to let that side of the process be as playful as possible, and then when it came to executing these ideas as finished songs, trying to expand the music in every direction possible.“

Plini does exactly this with every track. You can feel every space full with not a second to waste. Ciel keeps the pace flowing with guitar licks acting like shooting stars and multiple riffs churn away.

BLISTERING AND FRENETIC

His guitar work can be blistering and frenetic too as in Canyon but then pervade a more serene quality for Now Then; although this develops into more complex layering. More mayhem mixed with tranquillity ensues on Manual Vesperline and Ruin but amidst the seeming chaos there is control and direction.

The clarity and complexity of his guitar work has given him deserved awards and live support spots with eminent bands like Sleep Token and his prowess creates exciting music which never drifts off into oblivion maintaining your interest. The impact is full on, no more so in his final track The Time Will Pass Away which shows off all his phenomenal skills.

Plini continues; “... as thoughtful and intricate as possible in relating the songs to each other through various themes and references. I hope it’s as enjoyable to listen to as it was to make!”

There is no doubt: it is!

RICH VEIN OF TALENT

Those who appreciate the talents of guitarists like Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Jeff Beck and Steve Howe will lap up Plini and his work.

At The Barrier has been treated to exploring a rich vein of musical talent of different genre from Australia, with An Unameable Desire, Plini is equal to any of them.

Despite the individual accolades he was not alone in putting together this astounding piece of work which was mixed by Simon Groveand mastered by Adam “Nolly” Getgood, An Unnameable Desire finds Plini joining forces with a an array of accomplished musicians and technicians. Head to Plini’s Bandcamp page (here) for a full list of players.

Plini: Website


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