About Us
Judi Silvano Bruce Arnold Electro-Acoustic Duo is called Sonic Twist®
The intuitive understanding between musicians is called “chemistry” and Listen To This, with Judi Silvano and Bruce Arnold has chemistry in abundance. The duets on this recording, some improvised, some composed, show a duo who are intensely tuned into every nuance as they follow the sonic twists and turns of these 12 striking songs. This is some deep listening.
While Judi Silvano may be best known for her extensive jazz catalogue, her passions extend well beyond, to embrace classical and free improv music. Her background in modern dance also adds an underlying spatial physicality. It is this spatial element that is particularly present on Listen To This, and a likely reason that working with Bruce Arnold proved to be so rewarding.
Hailing from Sioux Falls South Dakota, Bruce Arnold has been exploring the potentials of his beloved electric guitar for years, using the program SuperCollider to summon up atmospheric soundscapes. His added fascination with 12 tone and pitch class theory as applied to improvisation lends his playing a distinctive harmonic and melodic voice.
When the two artists decided to see where a duet situation would lead them, both were surprised at the ease with which they created engrossing, evocative music. “I couldn’t believe how comfortable Judi was with pedals and effects she had never used before.” says Arnold. “And what she did with them was so cool, it was great to improvise with; it felt very free to create along with her.” As for Silvano, she says “Bruce has exactly what I look for in a musician- he is literate, sensitive, and incredibly open in his approach.” To find out more about what equipment was used on this recording please see bottom of page.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum finibus cursus egestas. Cras quis vehicula quam, tempus velit. Ut feugiat augue.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum finibus cursus egestas. Cras quis vehicula quam, tempus velit. Ut feugiat augue.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum finibus cursus egestas. Cras quis vehicula quam, tempus velit. Ut feugiat augue.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum finibus cursus egestas. Cras quis vehicula quam, tempus velit. Ut feugiat augue.
Our Story
Sonic Twist® is Judi Silvano and Bruce Arnold
The intuitive understanding between musicians is called “chemistry” and Listen To This, with Judi Silvano and Bruce Arnold has chemistry in abundance. The duets on this recording, some improvised, some composed, show a duo who are intensely tuned into every nuance as they follow the sonic twists and turns of these 12 striking songs. This is some deep listening.
While Judi Silvano may be best known for her extensive jazz catalogue, her passions extend well beyond, to embrace classical and free improv music. Her background in modern dance also adds an underlying spatial physicality. It is this spatial element that is particularly present on Listen To This, and a likely reason that working with Bruce Arnold proved to be so rewarding.
Hailing from Sioux Falls South Dakota, Bruce Arnold has been exploring the potentials of his beloved electric guitar for years, using the program SuperCollider to summon up atmospheric soundscapes. His added fascination with 12 tone and pitch class theory as applied to improvisation lends his playing a distinctive harmonic and melodic voice.
When the two artists decided to see where a duet situation would lead them, both were surprised at the ease with which they created engrossing, evocative music. “I couldn’t believe how comfortable Judi was with pedals and effects she had never used before.” says Arnold. “And what she did with them was so cool, it was great to improvise with; it felt very free to create along with her.” As for Silvano, she says “Bruce has exactly what I look for in a musician- he is literate, sensitive, and incredibly open in his approach.” To find out more about what equipment was used on this recording please see bottom of page.
“The definitive breakdown of musical categorization was delivered in 1962 by Duke Ellington: “There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind.” File this album in the Good Music section.”
“This is some Beautiful Cosmic Music created by two of the most inventive musicians on the scene today.”
“Brilliant. Love it; almost a Kraftwerk twist to it.”
I certainly didn’t expect this disc to be the most surprising, odd gem of the month but that is what it is. Check out this duo at DMG next month.
I give this totally-talented duo a MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.99 for this superbly performed set of adventurous music.
Exclusive Band Interview
Behind The Scenes
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Vestibulum finibus cursus egestas. Cras quis vehicula quam, a tempus velit. Ut feugiat augue in sodales luctus.