Placentia Bay: Summer Of 1941
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
Listen to Placentia Bay: Summer Of 1941
The Vancouver composer and double bassist Mark Haney finishes his storytelling trilogy with these 3 involved pieces the recruit many players for a highly intricate effort.
“Tempest, fire and foe” starts the listen with playfully plucked strings, dense drums and strong attention to mood that quivers, is a bit mysterious, yet also very pretty.
The middle track belongs to “An ever rolling stream”, where the mature violins and graceful cello complemen the rich winds of the album’s best.
The final track, “…thro countless ages”, is both cinematic and dreamy, as textured waves and bare moments come together for an often animated finish of colorful songwriting.
Meaghan Williams’ double bass playing is excellent here, and the large amount of musicians in attendance make each selection unique, unpredictable and full of exciting modern composition that embraces classical, chamber and orchestral ideas.
Travels well with: Amy Brandon- Lysis; Colin Fisher- Suns Of The Heart