Shapes Of Inner Timespaces
Neuma, 2021
8/10
Listen to Shapes Of Inner Timespaces
A composer who is just as skilled with piano as he is with a laptop, the Spanish artist Juan J.G. Escudero brings us a very distinct brand of acousmatic compositions here, where his interest in science aids in this meticulous and very technical effort.
The album leads with “Variations On The Bird And The Snow”, where much ambience unfolds with mystery, albeit in an ominous and cinematic sort of way, and “Estudio del Tiempo Iluminado II” follows with calm moments of exploration as well as firm buzzing that’s even a bit sci-fi.
Further on, “Auszug IiiB” is quite haunting yet fascinating in its unpredictable, unclassifiable nature, and the title track exits the listen in 4 chapters that range from aberrant noises to waves of abstract, percussive exploration.
Escudero derives inspiration from high level mathematics, and his use of spectralism and polyrhythms help provide a textured and enlightening listening experience you’re not going to find anywhere else, and that will be sure to expand your sonic palette.
Travels well with: Gina Biver- Nimbus; Robert Moran- Buddha Goes Back To Bayreuth