Jon Gomm - Topeka by jongomm published on 2009-11-24T15:40:53Z 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 guitar instrumental Comment by Tommaso Smith Brindani omg! 2020-07-10T18:23:46Z Comment by Jon Darin Fragile and perfect. Well done,,,,,, 2020-02-12T03:04:02Z Comment by ToBeats that's playing the guitar!! love it! <3 2014-05-22T11:58:02Z Comment by Cindra Gani wew :) 2014-04-21T17:11:20Z Comment by Leo great feel 2014-01-18T04:00:35Z Comment by Filippo Gamberini It's fantastic!!! 2013-11-21T21:56:52Z Comment by Dan Max Cant help but move to this...sweet... 2013-07-23T13:30:47Z Comment by shivagalaxy beautiful♥ 2013-07-07T08:10:43Z Comment by Saurabh Saxena 3 hats off! 2013-06-02T19:50:19Z Comment by Sundaug This is beautiful! 2013-02-20T15:44:40Z Comment by Grey OwL allready heard this...awesome ;) 2012-04-01T18:33:15Z Comment by dannybowden Almost Famous ; ) 2012-02-02T01:40:11Z Comment by John Romero Santana ain't got NOTHIN on Jon Gomm! I have to say, Carlos is good, but Jon can just do so much more with the instrument :D keep it up Jon 2011-11-27T05:46:26Z Comment by WheelBellow GReat stuff 2011-11-23T11:21:55Z Comment by Daniel Michael (P.52.S) Nice! 2011-07-25T12:45:49Z Comment by Philip Kappa This is way too awesome! You are a beast! 2011-04-21T17:37:10Z Comment by JeroenMoons loving the percussion 2011-04-05T10:24:01Z Comment by JeroenMoons great technique! Reminds me of somebody but I can't quite put my finger on it :) 2011-04-05T10:23:46Z Comment by Bad Shoes friggin epic! 2011-02-05T16:52:17Z Comment by Glenn_Waechter Nice lick here! Great work jon. I'm going to see what else you have. 2010-11-20T14:26:02Z Comment by Morris Cody Man this is awesome man, Pure superb at the beginning! I like it. 2010-10-15T09:08:27Z Comment by MichaelStephenson Very nice! What tuning? 2010-08-30T05:40:40Z