The Plains
Redshift, 2025
8/10
The Toronto pianist Cheryl Duvall fleshes out a solo listen of Linda Catlin Smith’s work, where the nearly 70 minute piece is delivered with incredible detail.
“The Plains” leads soft and introspective, where Duvall’s attentiveness to space and tonality is appreciated. Deeper into the track, the lower registers emit a sense of wonder amid the elegance, and, by the end, it harbors an ominous backdrop. Right before the song departs, an upbeat demeanor enters the meticulous and inspiring landscape of beautiful introspection.
The first in a set of four volumes of Smith’s work that Duvall will tackle, this effort is captivating and thought provoking from beginning to end.
Travels well with: Friendly Rich- The Birds Of Marsville; Joane Hétu- Elle a son mot á dire