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The Faintest Idea

The Faintest Idea

Jon Gomm

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Jon Gomm, the UK based acoustic guitar virtuoso, finds new emotional depths in immense melodic pop landscapes, with his new album The Faintest Idea.

When most people look at an acoustic guitar, they see exactly that – a wooden box with strings. As one of the pioneers of the modern fingerstyle sound, however, Jon Gomm has a rare gift for turning
Jon Gomm, the UK based acoustic guitar virtuoso, finds new emotional depths in immense melodic pop landscapes, with his new album The Faintest Idea.

When most people look at an acoustic guitar, they see exactly that – a wooden box with strings. As one of the pioneers of the modern fingerstyle sound, however, Jon Gomm has a rare gift for turning one instrument into what feels like an entire orchestra...

The Blackpool-born singer-songwriter’s 2003 home-recorded debut, Hypertension, was nothing short of a musical revelation: drumming beats, tapping chords and striking harmonics on his acoustic underneath that warm, soulful voice. Things changed for Jon when landmark single Passionflower racked up millions of views on YouTube and other media platforms in 2012 – with British legend Stephen Fry describing him on mainstream television as someone “playing the guitar in a way I’d never seen it played before” and “an all-round genius”. Follow up album Secrets Nobody Keeps arrived in 2013, further cementing his stature as one of the driving forces behind an acoustic revolution – but now, having signed a label deal for the very first time in his career, he’s managed to truly refine the pop sensibilities and emotive expression within that unmistakable wall of sound.

The Faintest Idea’s title is based on the notion that all of us, to some extent, are just The Faintest Idea, “It’s an enigmatic title,” smiles Gomm. “There’s a fine line between a metaphor and a pun, so I guess it dances on that” and explores the contrasts between the warmth of Gomm’s acoustic articulation with more icy affairs, thanks to the synth parts and production work from Australian musician Andy Sorenson, together they have created a contemporary masterpiece.

Often cited as one of the most naturally gifted acoustic artists of the modern age, Gomm drew inspiration from his own experiences over the last few years. And while there have been moments of joyous celebration, by his own admission there has also been plenty of personal upheaval: “This album has been a long time coming,” he reflects. “I tend to write in a really painstaking way. The last few years of my life have involved a lot of personal trauma – from me and my wife losing a pregnancy, through to losing other people in my life.”

The album is complemented by the delicate hand drawn pen and ink cover art created by Lee Zimmerman.

The Faintest Idea’s immersive and emotional 11 tracks sees a musician coming to terms with the talents that got him recognised and choosing to evolve into the unexpected and, despite having already gone viral and established himself as one of the modern-day masters of acoustic, this could very well be the release that sees the virtuoso transition to a mainstream audience, and it really just boils down to the magic of one man with his guitar and voice. And what a powerful magic it is.
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Live In The Acoustic Asylum - Album Download by Jon Gomm

Live In The Acoustic Asylum - Album Download

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Live In The Acoustic Asylum - Album Download

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9 track album of new and improved performances of old songs, played completely live with no overdubs, effects or anything added. Recorded for the current series of videos, but the audio was so nice I had to release it!

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"These are the kind of songs only the dead could fail to be

9 track album of new and improved performances of old songs, played completely live with no overdubs, effects or anything added. Recorded for the current series of videos, but the audio was so nice I had to release it!

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"These are the kind of songs only the dead could fail to be moved by." - Musical Melting Pot

"An inexplicably wondrous album that will take your breath away and leave you in a musical daze. And, even though it’s a live album, the recording quality is phenomenal so get your best headphones out, whack up the volume and shut out the world." - Mytacism Music

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Secrets Nobody Keeps - Digital Download

Secrets Nobody Keeps - Digital Download

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Guitar and vocals by Jon Gomm. One guitar, no overdubs or loops. Vocals and sax on Deep Cut, and sax on There’s No Need To Be Afraid by Natasha Koczy. Produced and mixed by Whiskas. Engineered and co-produced by Jon Gomm. Mastered by Hippocratic Mastering. Artwork by Jon Gomm.

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Guitar and vocals by Jon Gomm. One guitar, no overdubs or loops. Vocals and sax on Deep Cut, and sax on There’s No Need To Be Afraid by Natasha Koczy. Produced and mixed by Whiskas. Engineered and co-produced by Jon Gomm. Mastered by Hippocratic Mastering. Artwork by Jon Gomm.

Album download comes with full artwork and liner notes.

320kbps mp3 format. Other formats available here: http://jongomm.bandcamp.com

"Gomm’s complex fingerstyle technique and acts of rhythmic physical violence on his guitar are no mere novelty; these are exquisite arrangements, and somehow no element ever upstages another. Perhaps the best percussive guitar album we’ve ever heard." - Total Guitar

"Masterpieces inflected with tribal rhythms, pop melodic sense and Gomm’s flowing, draped over vocals that would surely make even Eric Clapton blush." - National Post (Canada)

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Don't Panic (2009) - Digital Download

Don't Panic (2009) - Digital Download

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Reviews: "Great, great album... leaves me openmouthed and in awe of this man’s talents." The Music Guru
"Once you get over the jaw dropping manoeuvres and technique, you will be rewarded with some spectacularly beautiful songs." Blues & Soul magazine
"Pushes the guitar's envelope, fitting small

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Reviews: "Great, great album... leaves me openmouthed and in awe of this man’s talents." The Music Guru
"Once you get over the jaw dropping manoeuvres and technique, you will be rewarded with some spectacularly beautiful songs." Blues & Soul magazine
"Pushes the guitar's envelope, fitting small moments of genius into each and every song" The Sunday Herald

Credits: Released 7th December 2009. All songs composed, performed and produced by Jon Gomm with Wilma (his guitar).

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Hypertension (2003) - Digital Download

Hypertension (2003) - Digital Download

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Hypertension was my first album, recorded in my bedroom as a demo to get gigs. It worked too well, and I was so busy touring I didn't have time to make a new album until Don't Panic in 2009.

Includes Gommed-up versions of High & Dry by Radiohead and Bob Marley's Wait(ing)

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Hypertension was my first album, recorded in my bedroom as a demo to get gigs. It worked too well, and I was so busy touring I didn't have time to make a new album until Don't Panic in 2009.

Includes Gommed-up versions of High & Dry by Radiohead and Bob Marley's Wait(ing) In Vain, plus 9 original tunes.

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The Faintest Idea

The new album, out now

"A masterclass in combining progressive guitar techniques with visionary songwriting." - Guitar World

"This may be the best thing I've heard in years" - Steve Lukather (Toto)

“There is more to Jon Gomm than just the flash and bang of his staggering guitar technique. There is a fragile emotion behind these songs, revealed in lyrics that tackle universal, existential themes." - Rich Barnard

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Secrets Nobody Keeps - CD
  • Secrets Nobody Keeps - CD

Secrets Nobody Keeps - CD

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You will receive a download of the album when you buy the CD.

The CD in beautiful packaging featuring Jon's original artwork. Including the songs Passionflower, Ain't Nobody and loads of new stuff.

"Gomm’s complex fingerstyle technique and acts of rhythmic physical violence on his guitar are no mere novelty; these are exquisite arrangements, and

You will receive a download of the album when you buy the CD.

The CD in beautiful packaging featuring Jon's original artwork. Including the songs Passionflower, Ain't Nobody and loads of new stuff.

"Gomm’s complex fingerstyle technique and acts of rhythmic physical violence on his guitar are no mere novelty; these are exquisite arrangements, and somehow no element ever upstages another. Perhaps the best percussive guitar album we’ve ever heard." - Total Guitar

"Masterpieces inflected with tribal rhythms, pop melodic sense and Gomm’s flowing, draped over vocals that would surely make even Eric Clapton blush." - National Post (Canada)

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Secrets Nobody Keeps - signed CD
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Secrets Nobody Keeps - signed CD

Includes a download of Secrets Nobody Keeps - Digital Download
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You will receive a download of the album when you buy the CD.

The CD in beautiful packaging featuring Jon's original artwork, and autographed by Jon.

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Don't Panic (2009) - SIGNED CD
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Don't Panic (2009) - SIGNED CD

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You will receive a download of the album when you buy the CD.

The CD comes with an 8-page booklet with complete lyrics and artwork by Jack Hudson.

And Jon will sign it for you, free of charge!
Reviews of Don't Panic: "Great, great album... leaves me openmouthed and in awe of this man’s talents." The Music Guru

"Once you get over the jaw dropping

You will receive a download of the album when you buy the CD.

The CD comes with an 8-page booklet with complete lyrics and artwork by Jack Hudson.

And Jon will sign it for you, free of charge!
Reviews of Don't Panic: "Great, great album... leaves me openmouthed and in awe of this man’s talents." The Music Guru

"Once you get over the jaw dropping manoeuvres and technique, you will be rewarded with some spectacularly beautiful songs." Blues & Soul magazine

"Pushes the guitar's envelope, fitting small moments of genius into each and every song" The Sunday Herald

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Hypertension (2003) - SIGNED CD
  • Hypertension (2003) - SIGNED CD

Hypertension (2003) - SIGNED CD

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You will receive a download of the album when you buy the CD.

Hypertension was my first album, recorded in my bedroom as a demo to get gigs. It worked too well, and I was so busy touring I didn't have time to make a new album until Don't Panic in 2009.

Includes Gommed-up versions of High & Dry by Radiohead and Bob Marley's Wait(ing) In Vain,

You will receive a download of the album when you buy the CD.

Hypertension was my first album, recorded in my bedroom as a demo to get gigs. It worked too well, and I was so busy touring I didn't have time to make a new album until Don't Panic in 2009.

Includes Gommed-up versions of High & Dry by Radiohead and Bob Marley's Wait(ing) In Vain, plus 9 original tunes.

Jon will sign it for you, free of charge!

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