BlackGate
New Amsterdam, 2025
9/10
The Irish double bassist and composer Caimin Gilmore brings his trio along for 7 movements or segues that surround live emotion via the artistic and creative climate.
“MVE I” leads with the dreamy concert harp from Lavinia Meijer and playful cello thanks to Kate Ellis that interact with much wonder, and “Segue I” follows with an abrasive bout of strategic racket.
In the middle, “MVE II” makes great use of the harmonic and rich strings that occasionally recruit firm gestures, while “Segue II” is less than a minute of exploration courtesy of Gilmore’s bass plucking.
Close to the end, “MVE III” comes with a distinct ambience that’s cinematic and pretty, and “MVE IV” exits with a more ominous angle that also explores post-rock ideas amid shimmering qualities.
A very curious affair that’s rooted in classical ideas but not in the traditional sense, the trio touch on noise, rhythm and meditative bouts with a highly inviting demeanor.
Travels well with: Juri Seo/Latitude 49- Obsolete Music; Alex Paxton- Delicious