ambient
Sometimes an album works so inspiring that a lot of words flow through my keyboard without actually describing the album itself. This album, a remastered reissue of Paw Grabowski's 2015 release, came in for review a while ago. Yet, instead of become the subject of a review, it became the musical guide for the opening scene of my new book, or at least for the atmosphere. While these six gloomy but beautiful ambient pieces floated through my speakers, my mind wondered off and inspiration came in huge numbers. So for that, Paw Grabowski, thank you. Now, let's go into the music itself, because that is what we're here for, isn't it?
Actually, this review could be very short. 'The Forest Is Sleeping Within The Trees' is a six track album, built around the piano and the pump organ. One of the keywords here is "minimalism" as the sounds of both instruments seem to dance with and around one another. Fans of artists like William Basinski , Tim Hecker or Stars Of The Lid will easily appreciate these six tunes. The whole thing is gloomy, driving on looping organs and quite often repetitive piano touches. The latter give the music a neat sense of pulsation.
It's not easy to select a favorite track, perhaps it's 'Part 1', a somewhat rhythmic and enticing piece of music. 'Part 2' is more experimental, a bit harsher. It still wanders through ambient landscapes, but feels rougher. 'Part 3' is dreamy and seductive while 'Part 4' drags the listening along dark drones and eerie soundscapes. The others are up to you to discover and I really recommend checking out this gem. Piano ambient doesn't often come this narrative and immersive, I can tell you that!!!
Serge
Actually, this review could be very short. 'The Forest Is Sleeping Within The Trees' is a six track album, built around the piano and the pump organ. One of the keywords here is "minimalism" as the sounds of both instruments seem to dance with and around one another. Fans of artists like William Basinski , Tim Hecker or Stars Of The Lid will easily appreciate these six tunes. The whole thing is gloomy, driving on looping organs and quite often repetitive piano touches. The latter give the music a neat sense of pulsation.
It's not easy to select a favorite track, perhaps it's 'Part 1', a somewhat rhythmic and enticing piece of music. 'Part 2' is more experimental, a bit harsher. It still wanders through ambient landscapes, but feels rougher. 'Part 3' is dreamy and seductive while 'Part 4' drags the listening along dark drones and eerie soundscapes. The others are up to you to discover and I really recommend checking out this gem. Piano ambient doesn't often come this narrative and immersive, I can tell you that!!!
Serge
