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  | ODPOCZNO ~ DRYF
AUDIO CAVE 2022/010 (Barcode: 5908298549551) ~ POLAND ~ Avant-Garde Jazz-World Fusion
Recorded: 2022 Released: 2022
This is the second album by Polish ensemble OdpocznoFind albums by this artist, which comprises of vocalist / bassist Joanna SzczesnowiczFind albums by this artist, violinist Marcin LorencFind albums by this artist, guitarist Marek KadzielaFind albums by this artist and drummer Piotr GwaderaFind albums by this artist. Synthesizer player / electronics performer Pawel CieslakFind albums by this artist appears as guest on all tracks and vocalist Joanna GancarczykFind albums by this artist, who was a former member of the ensemble, before she was replaced by Szczesnowicz, appears on one track. The album presents eight tracks and lasts only slightly over half an hour, making it rather an EP than a full album.
The music is mostly based on Folkloristic Polish melodies, except for two original motifs by Szczesnowicz, adapted and transformed into a unique new environment, which combines electronic drone music, Jazzy improvisations and ambient vistas. The lyrics are mostly by Szczesnowicz, with some original Folk lyrics and in one case a poem by Japanese poet Basho MatsuoFind albums by this artist.
The resulting effect is quite innovative and original, but it requires some time to get used to, and might prove too weird to many listeners, who suffer from the “instant gratification” syndrome. The sound is often intentionally muddy and the music is highly repetitive, all which does not make it easy to swallow the idiosyncratic amalgam. Probably several listening sessions might prove helpful.
Overall, this is a fascinating experiment of cross-genre exploration, with strong ties to Polish Folklore and contemporary popular music. The production is excellent and the ideas spark with originality, but the album is way too short and somewhat hesitant, which might prove to be an obstacle. Highly recommended to listeners, who have already heard everything and are looking for something unexpected.
| | Updated: 07/11/2022Posted: 07/11/2022 | CD 1 Digipak Recommend To A Friend |
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