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Ivo Perelman: Deep Resonance
ByThe first movement is constructed out of a mix of overlapping duets alternating with four individual stream-of-consciousness monologues. This intriguing melange of spontaneous expressions leads to a contemplative ambience laced with passionate musings. Perelman's dark, poignant phrases burst out of the textured and dynamic ensemble performance and complement his bandmates' eloquent and emotive lines.
The Arcado trio was formed in 1989 and stopped being active about 25 years ago. The inner synergy though has not waned at allon the contrary, it has become more cohesive. Part 2 of the current suite is a crystalline collective extemporization with angular and thrilling sonic structure. The crisp, bowed strings and the saxophone's stabbing notes fill it with urgency, angst and slow simmering anger. Bassist

Mark Dresser
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This darkly hued aura continues into the next segment. Dresser and cellist

Hank Roberts
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Mark Feldman
violinThe final track has a brighter and cautiously celebratory mood. Feldman's strummed violin and Perelman's wailing tenor bounce off Dresser and Roberts' deep-toned refrains. The latter set a martial beat over which Perelman's phrases rise and fall with acerbic humor. Feldman's violin soars and dives like an airplane with a melodic drone. The overall effervescence of the tune is tempered by the solemnity of the expectant cadence and bursts of agitated four-way repartee.
Even though it was recorded in 2018, Deep Resonance is a perfect musical translation of the turmoil engulfing many minds and hearts during the troubling times of 2020. With elegance and finesse, the quartet weaves an emotionally raw and intellectually provocative abstract tale. It is one of sublime lyricism like a polyphonic poem or rather complementary and contrasting verses that coalesce into a single, compelling work of art. ">
Track Listing
Resonance 1; Resonance 2; Resonance 3; Resonance 4.
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Title: Deep Resonance | Year Released: 2020 | Record Label: Fundacja Sluchaj
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