(October 2009) If any album could faithfully represent a unique psychedelic styled explosion,
this is surely one for the top slot. With a dynamic blend of the extravagant
experimental, consisting mainly of traditional classical components, it paves
the way for an excursion that edges on the wild side.
Fusing some passionate improvisation, the carefully crafted articulate forms
make up a magnificent five part oeuvre that is based heavily on atmospheric
concepts; note titles such as “temperature,” “vibration,” “pressure,” “texture”
and “moisture.” The placement of each instrumental component allows effective
communication to all the senses, each track providing lengthy indulgence.
“Pressure” contains gentle tuneful chimes, the dissonant injection of brass
supports an adventurous diversion from normality in a very soundtrack orientated
way. The definite and defined steps of “Temperature” feed enquiring minds with
soft hearted tone; the strings allowing their additional textures to flood
across all registers, giving an edgy build up to the intense heights of its
brief piano encounter.
Emotionally charged violin sounds prevail with “Texture,” their resonance
swimming gracefully through the track. The dramatic waypoints are somehow
reached without intrusion into the overall chilled vibrations of the record. All
the sounds sit nicely alongside each other, and complement the subtle
introductions of various orchestral families.
“Vibration” lends itself a haunting introduction that develops in both a catchy
and alluring way; the strings offering the highest definition of such splendour
as it drives from beneath its vast beauty.
and is an abstract scene; an orchestral art form given life with just
the smallest and most subtle clashes of colour and showcasing some ripened
objects of beauty. The additions, no matter how delicate, are often bright, and
spark a certain power with their presence and individuality.
And is perhaps the result of some gracious permission to present the
orchestral in an alternative light.
and is out now on nonine. [Purchase Slowcream releases
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