Soundscapes is better word to describe the pieces PAKT performed rather than songs. They were atmospheric in nature rather than hummable. The majority of the work was described as “works in performance” by band leader Tim Motzer.

The music was not hard to listen to, but was hardly hummable. Melodic soundscapes with snippets of recognizable tunes by Monk, Trane and others. Brilliant use of micro and macrodynamics also engaged the listener. Sometimes surprising, sometimes expected musical progressions ruled the set.

With no names to many of the pieces, it was easy to conceive of the performance as a continuum of the band’s journey. They have appeared several times in the area. I personally encountered them at the Linda in 2022. This time without guitarist Alex Skolnick. Nevertheless, Tim Motzer (guitar, electronics), Percy Jones (bass) and Ken Grohowski (drums) generated a full sound,

If your musical tastes enjoy the experimental, genre bending performances. This is a band to see or listen to at least once. Click here to learn more about PAKT. See photos from their stop at The Strand Theater in Hudson Falls, NY below:

Band

Tim Motzer- guitar
Percy Jones- bass
Ken Grohowski- drums