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Moritz Stahl: Traumsequenz
ByBut the true intent of Stahl and his equally goal-oriented bandmatespianist Julius Windisch, guitarist Philipp Schiepek, bassist Lorenz Heigenhuber, and drummer Leif Bergeris to willfully include the listener as an active participant in the creative process. It is up to each listener to conjure the plots and pratfalls, the magic, mishap, dialogue, and love scenes of the aforementioned long lost TV shows. That many of the titles are listed as Episodes, makes for a great escape from the usual inconvenient realities we might otherwise binge. Or scroll. Or swipe left.
From a hard, spectral drop of bass and drums, Stahl and company introduce themselves via "Introduction" and Traumsequenz sets the pace. Down dark alleys Windiisch and Schiepek volley, chased by a presence blurry at the edges, morphing into view. But only for a bantering moment; Stahl's sharply hewn horn takes the lead on "Procrastination Episode"; that is until the piece breaks down into fragmentary discussions, each voice drifting in, out, over, under. Gaining momentum, the five reunite for a fiery replay of the wiry opening theme.
Piano, horn, and guitar direct the brief meditation "Episode 1," a cascade of themes and notions. Opening as a sunny, European seaside duet of Heigenhuber's woody tones and Schiepek's nylon melodics, "Salzwiesen" reveals itself as anything but a day at the beach. Stahl, Windiisch and drummer Berger come in riled, like cubicle mates on their lunch break, and seem to wrestle the music between them. An exciting blend of free and constrained aesthetics, "The Ominous" unravels darkly. Like many a dream, "Traumsequenz III Deiwner" falls in on itself even as valiant guitar sonics and Stahl's full calls attempt to hold the course. Intricacies abound on "Traumsequenz IV Iridescent Cyan." Articulate interplay defines "Oliviers Pensive" and "Look" and brings into focus the full promise of Traumsequenz.
Track Listing
Introducing; Procrastination Episode; Episode 1; Salzwiesen; Traumsequenz I Lenticular Labyrinth; Episode 2 ;The Ominous; Traumsequenz II Glassharp Callada; Traumsequenz III Deiwner; Traumsequenz IV Iridescent Cyan; Episode 3; Oliviers Pensive; Episode 4; Traumsequenz V Lux Cache; Episode 5; Lonk; Aiglatson
Personnel
Moritz Stahl
saxophonePhilipp Schiepek
guitarJulius Windisch
pianoLorenz Heigenhuber
bass, acousticLeif Berger
drumsAdditional Instrumentation
Moritz Stahl: tenor- and soprano saxophone; Philipp Schiepek: nylon string & electric guitar; Julius Windisch: piano; Lorenz Heigenhuber: upright bass; Leif Berger: drums
Album information
Title: Traumsequenz | Year Released: 2024 | Record Label: Unit Records
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