Emergence
Intelligent Arts, 2024
9/10
A pioneer in the area of electronic music, the work of Joel Chadabe is presented here, where new renditions of old works and more recent compositions unfold with much intrigue.
“Diversions” starts the listen with dense keys as well as cinematic, unpredictable moments make for 8+ minutes of adventurousness, and “Prelude To Naples” follows with the atypical winds and well timed keys interacting with a very distinct mood.
Deeper into the listen, “Monomusic” unfolds across 4 chapters that emit bright flutes amid a rich climate, while “Witness” recruits expressive singing for a soulful and vocally fluid moment.
Further still, the animated landscape of “Birdbath” recruits playful vibes and plenty of lively percussive sounds, and “One World 2” exits with what seems like field recordings that illuminate Chadabe’s iconoclastic and artistic vision.
Chadabe’s contributions to interactive music are countless, and this fifth installment in a series of archival releases puts an inimitable spin on chamber music that will keep is legacy alive indefinitely.
Travels well with: Jeremy Gignoux- Odd Stillness; Tim Brady- Imagine Many Guitars