Shadows Of The Electric Moon
New Focus, 2025
9/10
Listen to Shadows Of The Electric Moon
The composer, Per Bloland, treats us to solo and chamber works across these 5 well thought out selections that incorporates electronics, too.
“Los Murmullos” leads with Keith Kirchoff’s rumbling keys mesmerizing us for 13+ minutes of cinematic qualities, and “Points Of Light In Shadow” follows with Stephen Marotto’s ambient cello emitting mystery and tension.
The middle track belongs to “Displacement Pressure”, where the Unheard-of//Ensemble” blend their keys, strings and wind into a chilling and fascinating bout of haunting ideas, while the title track recruits Bill Solomon’s inventive percussion for what seems like the sounds of power tools and marching band style drumming.
“Solis Overture” exits, and enlists Wild Rumpus’ percussion, piano, electric guitar, violin and cello with electronics that seems like it could soundtrack a sci-film thanks to its soothing and buzzing delivery that can also get frantic.
A truly diverse outing that explores both synthetic and organic moments, Bloland’s version of chamber and classical music is far from conventional, and that’s a big part of the charm.
Travels well with: Amos Elkana- Que Sais-Je?; Alejandro Flórez- Beaches Of Riches