Codex II :: Reviews

"I listened to Codex I and II carefully. I hear great developments from your last solo period. Almost immaculate technique. This series is your most monumental work, not only for you but also for the guitar world."

- Sandor Szabo (HUNGARY)
 

"I like the recordings of Codex I and II. First of all, I have to say that I heard a completely new Kevin, the instruments sound like I hear a big orchestra, I  discovered fantastic colors and drama. The compositions are brilliant! I would like to congratulate you!"

- Balazs Major (HUNGARY)

  KEVIN KASTNING TO RELEASE TWO NEW ALBUMS

"Kevin Kastning, master of the multi string guitar, is about to release two new albums: "Codex I" and "Codex II".

Both albums feature Kevin on 30-string Contra-baritone guitar, 30-string Double Contraguitar, 26-string Double Sub-contraguitar, 24-string Double Sub-contraguitar, and 6-string guitar.

Kevin adds:

The compositions in the Codex series are some rather complex compositions involving new guitaristic techniques. Each piece on Codex I and Codex II was recorded live in the studio as one performance in a single take. There are no overdubs or edits.

My technique is such that I'm playing my doubleneck instruments with one hand on each neck. This facilitates simultaneous multiple lines and harmonic structures that are not otherwise possible. The recording setup on these instruments is very much in stereo. The doubleneck instruments are recorded such that the left neck is located in the left stereo channel, and the right neck is located in the right stereo channel. Listening with headphones provides a soundstage revealing which part is performed on which neck. Hearing the separate parts, the lines, the harmonic structures, and where they're originating, may provide clarity, and aid in the understanding of the compositions.

The result is astonishing.
Beautiful timbres and layered soundscapes, exuding a sense of wonderment and peace of mind.
"Codex I" and "Codex II" are out on January 27."

- United Mutations
  January 2026

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