Halos And Dogs
TransGlobal, 2022
8/10
The brainchild of the multi-instrumentalist Robert Schindler, as Robeone he brings an extremely eclectic approach that’s just as likely to birth modern electronica as it is vintage jazz across these 6 instrumental tracks.
“Don’t Ever Stop Your Heart” opens the listen with a dense beat, warm piano and plenty of dance floor ready atmosphere as a nearly classical meets electronic climate unfolds, and “Morning Rush” follows with a firm buzzing, where cinematic qualities enter the post-punk meets psychedelic swirling.
Halfway through, “Yesterday Again” wanders playfully with a dreamy spirit populated by adventurous keys and calm drumming, while “Turn Off Your Brain Part 2” enters nearly New Age territory with its soothing demeanor.
“Clusters” and “Halos” exit the listen, where the former pairs otherworldly like synth with soulful drumming, and the latter finishes with intimacy thanks to the flowing piano and very graceful song craft.
Schindler has an impressive resume that includes playing for Ronnie Spector, Johnny Nash and many others. Now at age 70, he’s 6 albums deep into a solo career that could soundtrack a rave just as it could score a sci-fi flick or romance movie, and this inimitable formula certainly warrants repeated listens.
Travels well with: Carl Weingarten- Stop Me Try; Matt Smith- Being Human