This is Greenfield's first release on CD and features John on guitars, synths, fx and a lot of ingenious electronic wizardry. He is joined by his brother James on congas, ocharina, and percussion. The album also features John performing on the Infinite Sustain Guitar from Holland Magnetics. This instrument shares the same name as the guitar that Michael Brooks uses on "Hybrid" and several other ED/Opal releases, but all similarities end there. The Holland Magnetics instrument is more responsive to work with, a lot more sophisticated in it's amplification stages, and capable of an infinite array of aural nuances. John conjures up some incredibly dramatic textures with this instrument, and the ten compositions presented here maintain a finely tuned sense of dynamics. It covers a lot of ground both sylistically and texturally. At times acoustic guitarists like Kottke, Fahey, and Paul Adams come to mind as reference points. At others, his electric and processed guitar work could rub shoulders with David Torn, Robert Fripp, Metheny, and Steve Tibbetts. Got the idea yet? This guy is capable of virtuoso performances in a variety of settings. My favorite, and in my opinion the albums highlight is the 7 minute composition called "Fractals". It's a solo piece written for the Infinite Sustain Guitar. The sheer quantity of tonal variations and harmonic shifts in this peice is astounding. It's up there with Bill Frizell and Robert Fripp's best work. Actually, it's one of the most innovative solo compositions I've ever heard. The guitars are sometimes indistinguishable from the synths as the timbres constantly shift and modulate. The synth work, sampling, and processing add a great deal to the cohesiveness of the works. His brother also adds some nice percussion and wind on several pieces. James is at his best on "Bam Y Dunya" creating an expansive dynamic atmosphere below the shifting walls of guitar provided by John. The guitar work on this piece is similar to early 80's Metheny, somewhere between post bop and neo-classical. There is a piece dedicated to his grandfather with huge synth cathedral organs augmented by some really incredible classical guitar playing. It has beautiful melody lines on par with Mark Knopfler's "Local Hero" soundtrack. All in all, it's a great musical statement from a refreshingly origonal composer. First rate in every category! -- Ben Kettlewell

Maestro John Greenfield has composed an infinitely timeless masterpiece that transcends all limitations of form and conformity. Like the true masters before him, John is daringly creative, vibrant and inspiring. The harmonic blend of varied and sophisticated rhythms, alive with the genius of vision, ripples through our consciousness as a prayer throughout the universe.

Enjoying the samples from your 'No Age' album while composing this e-mail. Reminds me of Andy Summer's solo stuff, but better. The subtlety of Eno. Right now 'Vibrancy' is playing, with a lead that has the timbre of Steve Hackett's, which I always loved.

DEEP!