Chronology
Spotted Peccary, 2023
8/10
The recording moniker of Jeffrey Ericson Allen, as Chronotope Project the composer, cellist and electronic artist brings both classical and theatrical ideas to these 10 adventurous songs.
“Unwinding The Dream (Remix)” gets the listen off to a soothing start, where waves of dreamy electronica are met with hazy strings, and “Mind’s I” follows with a chilling ambience of cinematic ideas that unfold with gentle melodies.
In the middle, “Tonglen” emits a darker appeal that floats with a surreal presence, while “Arctic Spring” spotlights the gorgeous cello and alluring guitar chords amid a hint of mysteriousness via the meditative song craft.
Close to the end, “No Birth, No Death (Remix)” rumbles calmly with its meticulous gestures, and “The Unbearable Lightness Of Being” exits with the brightest selection of trumpets and timpani dancing around each other in its heartfelt demeanor.
A mesmerizing body of work that embraces sonic adventure, ethereal bouts and subtly dramatic ebbs, this is progressive, ambient music at its finest.