Sparse, art / free jazz out of England from the former Ultimate Painting frontman, Jack Cooper. While the songs each have written notation, the players have liberty in interpreting how and when to play, creating space and tension within each song. Somewhat dissonant, mostly comforting, especially on a rainy morning.
My favorite track: “Cascade”
This is a great intro to modern/neo-classical with an electronic twist. Try to find live recordings of his songs "Says" and "Said and Done" - the first one is basically a study in build-build-build-build and the second unfolds around the repetition of one single note. They both give me goosebumps every single time. Recommend headphones (or big speakers) and giving it your full attention.
what im listening to this morning. from bandcamp description: “percolating patterns of fiberglass synthetics and fluorescent melody, assembled into minimalist bio-domes of refracted light and hanging gardens”
My favourite contemporary/experimental jazz record. Demands to be listened to as a full album. Listen on a hot summers eve with the windows thrown wide open.
Get a haircut, get rid of some clothes you haven’t worn in years, get a new houseplant, get in touch with the changing season, get grounded, get stoned, get in touch with some old friends, get some ice cream, get going
Maybe not *the best* but it was certainly one of the more enjoyable movie theater experiences I’ve had. December 2019, went to a 6pm weekday showing on a whim after a friend called me to see if I could go. I knew next to nothing about the plot, didn’t realize the whole thing would be in black and white and screened in an almost-square aspect ratio, yet was enthralled for every second of it. Turned out to be the last movie I saw in theaters pre-pandemic.
