Nest
New Amsterdam 2025
9/10
The composer, pianist, and producer Gideon Broshy, makes an impression with this debut album, where a few friends are along for an unconventional and absorbing listen that explores chamber ideas.
“Stutter” starts the listen with quick and mesmerizing electronic prowess that’s nothing short of captivating, and “String” follows with soft melodies and Mantawoman’s flowing Yangqin.
Further into the 12 songs, “Clocks” is a layered and lush bout of colorful dynamics, while “Slash” carries a cinematic quality that’s rhythmic and animated via Broshy’s creative vision.
“Undertow” arrives late and offers a softer ambience that’s key friendly, rich with warmth, and “Folds” exits with glitchy, synthetic exploration that’s dreamy, a bit abstract and memorable in its unconventional approach.
Broshy handles harpsichords, celestes, Rhodes, pianos, synths and programming, and the subtle but effective use of Gleb Kanasevich’s clarinet and Matt Evans’ drums help make this a kaleidoscope of sounds, gestures, strangeness and melody that you’re not likely to hear anywhere else.
Travels well with: Darian Donovan Thomas- A Room With Many Doors; Adam Tendler- Inheritances