In Flowers Through Space
Infinity Gritty/Ropeadope, 2020
8/10
Listen to In Flowers Through Space
The New York producer, composer and audio engineer E Scott Lindner returns with a concept record based in Fibonacci numbers, where a recording studio acts as an instrument in the highly creative vision that is In Flowers Through Space.
After the brief and empty intro of “0”, “1n1” follows with a dirge like approach before keys circle in and out amid a heavy atmosphere of exploration that gets spacey.
Elsewhere, “2” relies heavily on strings to cultivate a mysterious mood of orchestral skill, while “3” plucks and blows with atypical rhythm and sonic adventurousness. “5”, one of the standout tunes, then recruits free jazz tendencies that flows with both beauty and playfulness.
Close to the end, “13” offers a soothing display of soft horns, gentle keys and calculated rhythm, and “21” ends the listen with a soaring quality where wordless vocals add much to the fusion of brass, strings and beats.
A record so intricate that few others- if anyone- could replicate it, plenty of jazz and classical ideas are present, as are cinematic qualities that leave the listener in awe of the innovative texturing and chamber-esque acrobatics.
Travels well with: Johnny Greenwood- Junun; Xiu Xiu- Forget