TYONDAI BRAXTON Central Market (2009 UK 8-track 2-LP vinyl set - For more than a decade, Tyondai Braxton has fine-tuned his unique approach as a solo artist. Working by himself on stage and in the studio, he employed guitar, voice, looping and delay pedals plus various found objects to create work that simulates the sound of a large ensemble. On this, his second full-length solo album, Tyondai has composed for a real orchestra [the Wordless Music Orchestra, perhaps best known for their performance of Jonny Greenwood's solo compositions] for the first time in his solo career. Composed, arranged and produced by Braxton, the 7-track set [featuring guitars, vocals, electronics and percussion] is an exhilarating mix of acoustic and electronic instrumentation; with surprisingly pastoral moments giving way to more clangorous passages that will introduce Braxton as an exceptional addition to the world of New Music composers, while maintaining a strong hold on the polyrhythmic and technically awe-inspiring creations he is already known for. Complete with the Bonus Recording 'Ex Cathedra' [which doesn't appear on the CD])