IfCM Collective - Matthew Golombisky

For installment number three in the "Meet the Band" series, we corresponded with bassist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and sonic-manipulator Matthew Golombisky.  Matthew is currently living in Oakland, CA and we're very excited to get back together and enjoy his contagious enthusiasm and amazing musicianship.  Read more about Matthew at his website, www.matthewgolombisky.com

1) Who do you listen to/emulate on your primary instrument?  

Charlie Haden, especially his work with Ornette, Liberation Orch., and the Montreal Tapes.  Larry Grenadier.  

2) What are some of your ‘essential albums’?  

My Funny Valentine 1964 Concert Miles Davis, Miles Smiles, Alone Together Jim Hall Ron Carter, The Shape of Jazz to Come Ornette, Out To Lunch Eric Dolphy

3) Favorite bands? 

e.s.t., Opeth, The Bad Plus, Bjork, Radiohead,

4) Who are some contemporary groups (or groups who are new to you) that you’re currently enjoying?  
- Phoenix, Passion Pit, Cut Copy, Miike Snow

5) How do you learn new music?  

First I learn the melody!  I sing it, play it, and then find harmony beneath it.  From there I learn the harmony that the composer wrote.  After that, it's repetition.  And remember you can learn/rehearse a tune with or without your instrument: analyzing changes, singing the melody and guide tones, can be done anywhere!

6) How do you write/create music?  

I found myself freely improvising, composing on the spot, during most practice sessions.  I'd spend 10 minutes practicing a new scale or chord progression and then get distracted.  From there, I'd freely improvise for the next several hours.      

7) What YouTube or audio clip best represents your playing right now? 


We Have Signal: Nomo from We Have Signal on Vimeo.



8) What do you like to do when you’re not playing music?  

Cook!  and EAT!

9) Any additional words of wisdom?  

It's all life!  Everything ties into everything.  So be good, eat well, and open your ears/eyes; the ride's more fun that way.
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If you haven't already, check out earlier profiles on Nick Finzer and Mike Kaupa.  Coming up in the the next couple of weeks, profiles with Chris Ziemba and Chris Teal