Jon Gomm - The Weather Machine by jongomm published on 2009-11-24T15:40:56Z Don't Panic is the new album from British virtuoso acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter, Jon Gomm. Don't Panic is the follow up to debut album Hypertension, released way back in December 2003. Why the long wait? ''I made the first record shortly after I d put together a solo acoustic set and wanted to start touring: it was just a demo to get gigs. I made it a full length album because back then the gig fee was barely covering my petrol money, and I needed something to sell!'' This plan worked a little too well, and Gomm has been touring hard ever since, taking his unique brand of virtuosic acoustic guitar-playing to prestigious festivals around Europe and a punishing tour schedule centred around the UK and Italy, and a new album has had to wait. The new CD features stronger songs, exhibiting Jon's genuine grasp of a wide range of genres from blues to jazz to rock to country, which comes from his lifelong experience as a session musician and musical academic. Throw in some Urdu lyrics and you're getting the picture: a one man melting pot. The songs range from dark laments, to sweet melodies, to frenzied romps and there's even elements of the humour for which Jon's live shows are renowned. The guitar playing here is perhaps even more technically demanding than the previous CD too: ''Every time I arrange a new guitar part I make sure I can t play it without practice. I love the technical aspect as much as the creative process of songwriting, although they are very much separate affairs.'' And as with the debut album, there are no overdubs here, although it may sound like it: there is never more than one guitar on every track. Jon's fiercely independent approach to the music industry has meant that the CD was home recorded and is released on his own label. Genre acoustic Comment by Domovoi The song that got me hooked! Cheers Jon! 2015-11-09T13:23:06Z Comment by Mr.T-Music great feeling ! 2013-11-20T19:54:56Z Comment by Dan Max Japanese-Blues Showdown! HAha! 2013-07-23T13:37:08Z Comment by Bob Nunes GReat theme! VEry particular and nice melody! 2012-02-07T00:52:47Z Comment by Bob Nunes @kris-nielsen: , Impressive technique! 2012-02-07T00:52:23Z Comment by Kris Nielsen nice groove too. Awesome stuff 2012-01-27T05:22:00Z Comment by Kris Nielsen I'm hearing both Celtic and spanish influences and I like it! 2012-01-27T05:20:55Z