Paul Metzger is a musical alchemist, known for his unorthodox and deeply individual approach to stringed instruments, most notably the modified banjo and guitar. Emerging as a key figure within the American avant-garde and experimental music scene, Metzger has earned recognition for his intricate improvisational style and his penchant for transforming traditional musical tools into unique sources of sound. His dedication to improvisation and sound manipulation often leads him to modify instruments to his own design, fitting them with additional strings and sympathetic resonators to expand their tonal possibilities.

With a discography that reflects a ceaseless exploration of auditory frontiers, Metzger's work, such as "Anamnestic Tincture," "Gedanken Splitter," and "Three Improvisations On Modified Banjo," showcases a spectrum of sonorous narratives that range from the hauntingly beautiful to the intensely frenetic. These releases highlight his extraordinary ability to conjure a diverse array of moods and textures from his bespoke stringed apparatus. Through his numerous live performances and recorded outputs, Paul Metzger continues to enchant audiences with his mastery of the idiosyncratic, positioning him as a compelling and enigmatic figure in the realm of experimental music.

Genres

Drone Folk

Free Improvisation

Latest Release

Anamnestic Tincture

Paul Metzger

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released April 6, 2009