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Soar Trio: Emergency Management Heist
By Track review of "Down River #4"The musicians incite a bit of tension on "Down River #4." Commencing with Thollem McDonas' delicate and somewhat humble piano phrasings, the music takes on a dire outlook, exacerbated by bassist Joel Peterson's solemn lines, as if the plan has experienced a setback. But Skeeter C.R. Shelton's twisting sax notes either spring forth with optimism or brandish a sense of despair. They eventually sojourn into minimalism and generate oddball sounds, leading to staggered responses that conjure notions of angst.
While the artists reside within the avant-garde space, their penchant for relating a story is a positive attribute throughout the listening experience. Even though the imagery is up to the listener's intake and perception, the band succeeds at expressing a baseline for one's imagination to flourish.
Personnel
Thollem McDonas
pianoSkeeter C.R. Shelton: saxophone; Joel Peterson: bass; Thollem McDonas: piano.
Album information
Title: Emergency Management Heist | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Edgetone Records
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