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Ahanes: Petrichor

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Ahanes: Petrichor
This European sextet, with members from Athens and Stockholm, dishes out an absorbing journey through diverse soundscapes which blend genres effortlessly throughout the four tracks. Hence, the album immerses the listener in a rich tapestry of sonic exploration.

Ahanes confidently navigate through diverse musical territories, seamlessly weaving together disparate elements of jazz, electronica, and ambient sounds. This amalgamation creates a wraithlike stratosphere which feels familiar and refreshingly novel, noticeable on the artists' layered and bursting cover of John Coltrane's "India," spiked with drummer Nils Agnas's vacillating pulse. Moreover, via swirling organ voicings, keyboardist Alex Zethson lays out a broad backdrop amid the horn players' zesty improvisational progressions.

"Sands" is launched with a temperate slow blues motif, leading into a furious free-form solo by trombonist Mats Aleklint. Yet each piece contains intricate melodies, unexpected rhythmic patterns, and abstract soundscapes. The mindfulness in both composition and performance is evident, offering a deeply immersive listening experience.

The production quality is top-notch, allowing each note and texture to shine through, initiating a vivid and evocative sonic landscape. The mixing and mastering enhance the overall experience, ensuring that every element finds its perfect place in the sonic palette.

The music connects with the listener on a profound level, eliciting emotions which transcend language and words but are focused on a group-based presentation which tickles the imagination. These attributes radiate on "Piper," where Zethson's silvery electronic keys vibe is framed on a dainty melodic hook, entwined with a loose penetrating horns-centered groove.

Petrichor is a cunning work of art that pushes boundaries and defies rigid categorizations. It is a testament to creativity and innovation, and a must—listen for anyone seeking an unconventional musical experience, balancing newly constructed visualizations and unexplored sonic territories.

Track Listing

India; Sand; Piper; Canon.

Personnel

Ahanes
band / ensemble / orchestra
Nicky Kokkoli
saxophone
Mats Aleklint
trombone
Torbjorn Zetterberg
bass, acoustic

Album information

Title: Petrichor | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Clean Feed Records

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