Manolis Matthaiakis | ArtEZ finals

Greek guitarist, Manolis Matthaiakis, is graduating on the 9th of June from ArtEZ. After four inspiring years he has set his focus on experimentation and finding all the possible sounds that the guitar has to offer. With his music he creates abstract and minimal soundscapes through looping and extended techniques. 
Having been part of several bands of different styles (jazz, pop, Afrobeat, Brazilian, middle eastern and more) throughout his studies in ArtEZ he found his path and personal voice in the experimentation and in the focus of the sound itself. Manolis invites the listener to focus on the different aspects of sound and remind them that beauty can be found in the simplicity. 
Without the need of external electronics and with a strong sense of improvisation, Manolis is creating sonic soundscapes that transport the listener from reality and invites them to look into their thoughts. Layers of different sounds and textures that create a audio painting that is changing over time and create a sense of depth and space in the room. Glueing this experience together are visual graphics that follow the music and enhance the atmosphere. 

Credits

Manolis Matthaiakis - Guitar 
Bartol Stopić - Saxophone en effects 
Matteo Gherardi Vignolo - Drums 
Marc Sentenie - Percussion
Ana-Maria Cojocaru - Audio reactive visuals
Barbara Amores - Photo
 

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