Phronesis is my attempt to create a small musical unit with equally strong emphasis on each member/instrument in the group. Writing for this group I’ve tried to keep things relatively simple harmonically in order to open up for an exploration of what can sometimes feel like endless rhythmic possibilities. The music on the album is melodic and groove based and often plays around with repetition in order to emphasise and dramatize change when and if it finally occurs. Inspired by a world heritage of rhythms and sounds found in African, Cuban, Brazillian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European folk and traditional music, Phronesis strive to create original and meditative soundscapes fusing these rhythms with lyrical and atmospheric contributions from the respective members of the group.
Based in the Small City of Bauru in Brazil, Atomic Time completely breaks the mold with its experimental sound strongly influenced by Progressive rock and classical contemporary music. Their sound is incredibly peculiar, the result of a strong relationship between Pedro D’incao, (guitars) and Silvio Serra (drums) who have been playing together for a long time. This solid experience mixed with the infusion of new generations like the smoothness of Roger Lopez (vocals) and the rebellious Gabriel D’Incao, at the ever morphing keys. Though they are heavily influenced by bands such as King Crimson, Radiohead, Yes, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, you can completely identify they have a statement of their own…