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Sebastian Liedke Trio: Zeitenwende
ByLiedke knows about noise and bombast, having formed a Death Metal band as a teenager, but there is no evidence of such musical antecedents on this album. His move from metal to jazzand from electric bass to double bassfinds him as a composer and player putting emphasis on the lyrical and melodic elements of his music. On Zeitenwende he's joined by two new trio members, drummer Lucia Martinez and pianist Felix Otterbeck, who give this music a slightly fuller sound than on the first album.
Martinez is constantly inventive, with a more forceful style than the trio's previous drummer, Lizzy Scharnofske. On "Bastian" and the opening section of "Form, Folgt, Funktion," she adds a touch of bite to the music, giving the tunes a more assertive feel but never overwhelming the lighter flourishes of her trio mates. Otterbeck's "Vio" matches the gently romantic mood of Liedke's own compositions, while the pianist's own playing is at its most affecting. While every composition succeeds in creating its own tranquil but unique atmosphere, "Sehnsucht" is the gentlest and most spacious of all the tunes; all three musicians deliver beautifully restrained performances that create a genuine sense of longing.
Zeitenwende is the product of three imaginative and selfless performers. It may only be 36 minutes long, but it's filled with imaginative musictunes that hold the attention and reward repeated listening with fresh nuances. Liedke is building an impressive body of work, deserving of much wider recognition.
Track Listing
Form, Folgt, Funktion; Bastian; Vio; Zeitenwende; Vergiss Mein Nicht; Sehnsucht.
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Album information
Title: Zeitenwende | Year Released: 2011 | Record Label: Self Produced
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About Sebastian Liedke
Instrument: Bass, acoustic
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