Simon Barker is an innovative and versatile musician with a penchant for compositional experimentation and a profound engagement with rhythm and texture. As a percussionist and composer, his works often blend traditional elements with contemporary practices, creating a unique soundscape that is rich with percussive nuance and atmospheric depth. Barker's discography, including titles such as "Chants Kinetic Vol.1", "Granular Road Songs", and "Variations On A Running Rhythm", showcases his enduring fascination with rhythmic patterns and their transformative potential in creating immersive auditory experiences.

Revered for his subtle interplay between silence and sound, Barker has marked his presence in the contemporary music scene with albums like "Precipice" and "Shapes Reflect." His music frequently incorporates organic and electronic elements, fusing them into evocative pieces that traverse the boundaries of jazz, ambient, and experimental soundscapes. Through his recent releases, such as "Afterimage" and "Interweave", Simon Barker continues to push the limits of his craft, engaging listeners with his thought-provoking and dynamic aural journeys. His dedication to exploring the relationship between motion and rhythm, as evidenced in works like "On Running 2: Mirage Sustains", solidifies his reputation as a visionary artist committed to the evolution of his sonic expression.

Genres

Australian Jazz

Latest Release

Precipice Remain

Simon Barker

Single - Released December 15, 2023