Epilogue
Navona, 2020
8/10
An outfit comprised of Belinda Gehlert (Violin), Emily Tulloch (violin), Jason Thomas (viola) and Hilary Kleinig (cello), as Zephyr Quartet the Australians put a very pop and rock influenced spin on classical sounds.
“Great White Bird” starts the listen with stirring, mysterious strings that push and pull with intricate tension, and this continues to the moody “Femme Fatale”, where the 3 parts each elicit a warm and adventurous, emotional response.
Deeper into the listen, “Exquisite Peace”, an aptly titled tune, glides with a calming- albeit slighter darker- feel of quivering beauty, while “Blindfold Gift” prances around gently plucked strings. “Our Lovely Star”, one of the album’s best, then finds a dreamy place to reside with meticulous precision.
Near the end, “Time’s Timeless” relies heavily on ambience in the cinematic appeal, while “Epilogue” exits the listen with a busy display of sublime beauty amid unparalleled skill.
A record where each member contributes individual songs, the album flows seamlessly, with unpredictable, rich textures that are best taken as a whole and will certainly warrant repeated listens.
Travels well with: Apollo Chamber Players- Within Earth; David Maslanka- The River Of Time