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Roth, Chuck: Document 1 (Relative Pitch)

Displaying remarkable technique on a 6-string electric guitar, New York improviser and composer Chuck Roth, also known as watergh0st, explores a vast palette of sounds and textures, bending and twisting the guitar's raw tones without effects or pedals, across 11 succinct improvisations, Roth delivers an engaging spectrum of styles and moods, showcasing his emotional depth and inventive approach.
 

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UPC: 5904224 873615

Label: Relative Pitch
Catalog ID: RPRSS036
Squidco Product Code: 35583

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2024
Country: USA
Packaging: Cardboard Gatefold
Recorded and mixed by Jason Rostkowski at GSI studios July 20, 2023

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"The palette of sounds Chuck achieves with the guitar is moving. Not even a volume pedal, just two hands and six strings. I enjoy being hit by brief and unexpected melodies and then taken back to completely abstract landscapes. I love hearing a Stratocaster in this context; it isn't its usual place, its sound is so unique, and it adds an extra beauty to it all. The music is raw and fresh; I can hear how Chuck is working to make it happen, which makes me feel part of what is being developed. It can be aggressive at times and is definitely powerful. Rhythmic motives are set and shot down fearlessly. It keeps you there, engaged, wanting to see where the next turn takes you. It is such an enjoyable ride!""-Luciana Bass


Artist Biographies

Chuck Roth, a.k.a. watergh0st is a New York-based guitarist known for his experimental and improvisational approach to music. His style blends elements of classical guitar, electronic music, and free improvisation, creating a distinctive sound that emphasizes the physicality of his instrument.

Roth's musical journey began with classical guitar studies, focusing on the traditional canon. However, he gravitated towards electronic music, drawing inspiration from its subtractive properties and patterning. This influence is evident in his work, where he translates electronic concepts into guitar performances, crafting fluid melodies that unfold organically.

Performing under the moniker "watergh0st," Roth has captivated audiences with his dynamic live performances. A review of his show at Cafe Nine in July 2023 noted how his hands "flew across the fretboard of his electric guitar," delivering music that transcended traditional genres and connected deeply with listeners.

-Squidco 1/13/2025

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Track Listing:



1. Prelude 1:45

2. There Once 5:14

3. A Drummer Boy's Cautious Little Exodus 3:21

4. The Time Is Now 3:57am 2:44

5. Flossin' The Bronchioles 5:10

6. Channelsurf 3:25

7. Tire Marks 2:19

8. Bachside 180s 2:00

9. Heritagesong 4:24

10. The Time Is Now 3:58am 7:43

11. Thank You So Much 2:13

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