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Artist
J. Arif Verner
12+ albums
ambientSpotted Peccaryspa-32
about
A multi-instrumentalist, J. Arif Verner has worked as a professional musician and composer for more than 20 years. He has performed as a soloist and with numerous ensembles in musical genres as diverse as standard jazz, pop fusion, contemporary avant-garde and impressionistic new age. In 1988 Verner's debut recording, "Clear Colors," was released to great critical acclaim. His projects since then have focused on the blending of acoustic and electronic music with MIDI guitar synthesis -- a rather unusual and specialized form of digital instrumentation. On his Spotted Peccary Music debut, entitled "A Vision Beyond Light," Verner uses the mesmerizing sound of aeolian wind harps and acoustic guitar in concert with MIDI guitar synthesis to create a singularly unique sound. Verner views music as an evolutionary process -- a reflection of his inner being in relation to the world. He realizes this process by approaching music as a composer, writer, and engineer. Verner is first and foremost a composer with a predilection towards atmospheric and impressionistic instrumental music. In addition to music composition, his position as a writer for numerous music magazines including MIDI Guitarist, Musician, Keyboard, MIDI Magazine, I/E Magazine, and Roland Users Group Magazine, allows him to stay current on technical innovation and trends in the music industry. The frequent opportunity to review new and exciting equipment from the industry's leading manufacturers helps his ability to add
