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1980 Ratings: #10 in Live Albums
August 1980 / Release Date
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Ashxarya
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Is it legal to subject a guitar to such audacious experimentation, or should we call in the musical ethics committee?

Derek Bailey's 1981 album "Aida" is a revelation, showcasing his avant-garde mastery in free improvisation. It's a record that resonates deeply with me. Witnessing Bailey's fearless exploration of extended techniques, like his inventive use of objects between the strings, unveils a textured and unpredictable universe.

The improvisational style in "Aida" is ... read more

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