Jon Gomm - What's Left For You by jongomm published on 2009-11-24T15:40:57Z 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 shivagalaxy magic♥ 2013-07-07T11:58:50Z Comment by MelodyHead fantastic playing 2013-07-07T08:36:21Z Comment by Reliablebowmusic read about your recording journey...inspiring! 2013-06-10T17:21:29Z Comment by Reliablebowmusic very very nice indeed! 2013-06-10T17:19:16Z Comment by Anubhav Bora simply out of the world 2013-05-26T10:54:44Z Comment by PAUL MAUER + the SILENCE so good....damn it!! 2012-11-05T22:31:08Z Comment by Pete Richardson Ah, happy bliss sounds :) 2012-06-20T19:23:05Z Comment by Grey OwL so nice ! 2012-04-01T18:42:37Z Comment by JamesEKeen great tunes Jon, i'll try and catch you next time you're on at 1:22 in Huddersfield! 2012-03-19T17:33:34Z Comment by Bob Nunes Beautiful tappings! 2012-02-07T00:51:33Z Comment by Kris Nielsen brilliant warm sound from the guitar, very nice! 2012-01-27T05:18:49Z Comment by Ben Havilah Revolution Love your voice on this Jon 2012-01-08T14:45:25Z Comment by ~Paul Sale No Glasgow gigs!! 2011-11-21T22:26:50Z Comment by ~Paul Sale Lowden so well suited to percussive/ bidextral playing 2011-11-21T22:12:26Z Comment by DEEP IN THE MIRE wicked guitar! sounds lush! 2011-10-26T16:19:59Z Comment by Bob Cairns Ah! Indeed Jon. Left, not given. Hope to catch you next time at the Brewer, all the best. 2011-08-14T15:43:51Z