Jacob’s Triptych
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
The flutist, collaborator and teacher, Laura Lentz, joins forces with the composer Jacob ter Veldhuis (JacobTV) and recording engineer Marc Webster for these 3 distinct pieces for flute and electronics that unfold with a very adventurous appeal.
“Lipstick” begins the listen with nearly 10 minutes of bright flute moments, random wordless vocals and exploratory electronica that’s quite exciting in its dreamy, cinematic tone.
In the middle, “Pale Moon In A Very Blue Sky” is a more haunting 11 minutes of reflective flute, buzzing electronics and strong attention to mood for the simmering and cultured atmosphere.
“Loudly And Clearly” exits the listen, and welcomes vocal soundbites to the meticulous flute playing amid lovely tonality that is so well done, it alone is worth the price of admission.
A highly creative listen that explores contemporary classical and atypical electronics, Lentz and company make for a striking and memorable journey of unclassifiable song craft.
Travels well with: Matt Mitchell- Oblong Aplomb; George- Letters To George