Kinesis Vol. 2
Neuma, 2024
8/10
The piano trio from Greece, Galan Trio continue their Kinesis series, where a double album unfolds with their classical ways very much appreciated thanks to Petros Bouras, Babis Karasavvidis and Marina Kolovou’s vision.
“Mirror/Καθρ?πτης”, by Brooke Joyce. opens the listen with rumbling keys from Bouras, as Kolovou’s elegant cello guides the cautious, unpredictable climate, and Daniel Powers “Before The Fragile Gradual Throne Of Night” follows with strong attention to mood, where the cinematic keys emit mystery.
Further along, “Moto” presents both firm and careful gestures that allow for Karasavvidis’ skilled violin that complements the well timed piano and cello across the Randy Bauer piece, while Larry Alan Smith’s “Piano Trio No. 3” is a bit thicker in tone, as the melodic strings and a poetic delivery make this the album’s best.
Close to the end, “Three Sketches On The Artwork Of Tom Lea” graces us with 3 chapters of elegant and heartfelt instrumentation that are intimate and memorable thanks to Dominic Dousa’s creative mind, and Brian Bondari’s “Persian Dances” exits the listen with dancing keys and a collaborative appeal.
The inspiration here is rooted in children’s books and songs, a Welsh lullaby and nods to Jethro Tull, as the trio recruit plenty of chamber ideas into their diverse and fluid song craft.
Travels well with: MC Maguire- Dystophilia; Ewart Asplund Ricks Trio- Emphatic Now