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MusicMusicMusic: Äventyret
ByMusicMusicMusic's sound relies on deceptively simple melodies that evolve in creative ways, helped significantly by the kinetic drumming of Michael Edlund, who brings the crucial energy needed to give the songs their sparkle, especially on the up-tempo tracks. The opener, "Basenji," for example, while at first staying within a relatively staid register undergirded by Fabian Kallerdahl's ostinato figures, is immediately transformed once Edlund kicks the track into overdrive with a funky, off- kilter beat. The resultant energy gives the music its dynamism and spirit of surprise, with a sense of expectation accompanying the twists and turns of the track. The same rhythmic intensity characterizes "Prisoner," where a more complex tune and time signature succeed wonderfully due to the group's ability to stay locked on to Edlund's infectious pulse.
The more subdued pieces don't generate quite the same level of interest, as "SWAT" and "Made in China," the latter employing Nils Berg on alto flute, suffer a bit from the stasis that results once the main musical ideas have run their course. Some listeners may find the ample use of synth parts on these tracks to be somewhat wearying as well. Even so, when the group offers its heartfelt version of Bob Dylan's "You're a Big Girl Now," the trio's ability to find the enduring beauty in the piece is undeniable. It's a terrific finish to a worthwhile and enjoyable release.
Track Listing
Basenji; Prisoner; SWAT; Made in China; Mrs. Music; You’re a Big Girl Now.
Personnel
MusicMusicMusic
band / ensemble / orchestraFabian Kallerdahl: piano and synth; Josef Kallerdahl: bass; Michael Edlund: drums and glockenspiel; Nils Berg: alto flute (4).
Album information
Title: Äventyret | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Hoob Records
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