Review: Omar Rodriguez - Omar Rodriguez (or) and how they disappoint
Posted on 19 March 2006 | 2 Comments
Filed Under: Album Reviews, Jazz, Post Rock, World Music
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The latest offering from former At The Drive-In and current Mars Volta guitarist Omar Rodriguez is a self-titled effort that is an exciting adventure into prog-jazz that only he could lead.
“Recorded in Amsterdam last June, these songs are an extension of the Omar Rodriguez Quintet side project, and along for the ride are various musicians on horns, keys, and percussion, including several ATDI and Mars Volta cohorts. The results are extended, improv-style jams that mix wailing guitar solos, spasmodic drumming, and computer and tape effects with more traditional jazz elements. – Pitchfork
The music is great. Sonically adventurous and something this is (undeniably) of Rodriguez’s making. Maybe a little something like the crazy jazz-funk of Bitches Brew.
MP3 | Omar Rodriguez – Regenbogen Stelen Van Prostituees ST
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I once has my picture taken with omar at puerto rico, I didn't share too much words with him, you'll see he was talking with a friend at the shore and I was amazed at the strong resemblance he had to "that guy from mars volta" so I got close and ask him if I could take a picture with him, turns out he was the real Omar rodriguez.
