John Hackett Band guitarist Nick Fletcher published the teaser video for his upcoming solo album “The Cloud Of Unknowing,” which he will release on September 2, 2022. Watch the teaser through the YouTube player below:
The concept behind the new album is about finding meaning in a seemingly meaningless world! using ideas from Greek mythology and mysticism the music takes the listener on a voyage of our inner selves to take us from darkness to light. The centrepiece is an epic 23-minute suite entitled “Scenes from the Subconcious Mind.” The suite is a journey through dreams and nightmares to a place of peace in the form of the acoustic composition “Arcadia.”
As with it’s predecessor, last year’s “Cycles Of Behaviour,” the album features contributions from Lifesigns/Strawbs/Iona guitarist Dave Bainbridge, bassist Tim Harries (Bill Bruford, Steeleye Span) and vocalist Caroline Bonnett, who once again has co-produced and mastered the new album.
“Nick Fletcher is probably the best jazz rock guitarist in the country. His fluency is astounding, plus he possesses a first rate classical guitar technique to boot!… I consider Nick Fletcher to be an absolute star” – Steve Hackett
Pre-order the album here: https://it.nickfletcherguitarmusic.com/product-page/nick-fletcher-the-cloud-of-unknowing-cd
Tracklist:
1. Out of the Maelstrom
2.The Eyes of Persephone
Scenes from the Subconcious Mind: suite
3.We need to leave this place… right now!
4.Pandemonium
5.The Cloud of Unknowing part 1 part 2 part 3
6.Awakening the Hydra
7.Dance of the Hydra
8. Arcadia
9.The Paradox part 1 part 2