James Norbert Ivanyi’s debut album “Aphasia” was a powerful onslaught of blistering metal riffs with moments of beautiful acoustic guitar, piano and violin. It was interesting, virtuosic and a significant beginning for a truly gifted young Australian musician. James went on to perform at the Suhr factory party which takes place every January and he has been invited back again this year where he will perform tracks from his latest release, “The Matter Circumvention”.
“The Matter Circumvention” was released a couple of days ago on Bandcamp and you can listen online before you buy - http://jamesnorbertivanyi.bandcamp.com/. As you would expect from Ivanyi if you have heard his previous albums there are plenty of technical Metal riffs but this album takes a much more of fusion direction with more bluesy guitar tones, swirly hammond organs and more of a classic Prog rock approach to the compositions. With this new direction I feel James may have opened up his music to an entirely new audience who perhaps found some of Aphasia too heavy. This is definitely not a shredder album enjoyed by mainly guitar players, it will appeal to a wide audience of rock and metal fans.
“The Matter Circumvention” consists of 6 tracks and features David Horgan on drums, Keyboard solo’s and additional piano by Beau Golden and a guest guitar solo by James Muller on ‘thumb trick’. This new album from James Norbert Ivanyi is absolutely stunning, both in terms of composition and as a guitarist. James has drawn on the classic sound of 70’s prog and fused it with modern progressive instrumental metal and in doing so created something quite unique and definitely very enjoyable to listen to.