Reviewed: 2020—03-23
Genre: Jazz
FCCs: none
Review: surprising series of ethereal dreamscapes performed with only two instruments. Flautist Santoro uses a variety of flutes & adds voice & electronic elements. All pieces were inspired by the artwork contained in the booklet
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Track Review (favorites denoted by *):
*1/ L’Albero Dell’Incantatore (6:08) – flute starts> slow ethereal jam> crescendo end
**2/ The Forest Within (Part 1) (5:37) – flute starts> slow ominous jam builds into uptempo> slows to fade
*3/ The Forest Within (Part 2) (2:46) – flute starts> slow tempo jam builds into uptempo off-kilter> fade
**4/ Beyond The Riverbanks (5:29) – piano starts> slow tempo jam builds to midtempo with a Japanese vibe> quick fade
5/ Attraverso I Rami (5:21) – flute starts> slow tempo haunting jam builds to midtempo> fade
*6/ The Flowers Of Benten (6:46) – piano starts> slow tempo jam builds to fast tempo, slows, then pops back up & fades
**7/ Window Into The Night (Part 1) (4:15)– mouth harp starts> slow tempo ominous jam slowly builds in tempo & volume> slows to fade
*8/ Window Into The Night (Part 2) (7:38) – piano starts> hesitant midtempo jam builds to uptempo> slow fade
9/ Blue/Ocean Of Hearts (5:13) – piano starts> pleasant midtempo jam builds in volume> fade
**10/ The Mist Of Morning Water (3:19) – piano starts with heavy chords> flute darts in & out> hesitant slow tempo jam swings into uptempo off-kilter jam> quick stop
*11/ Song Of Daphne (4:54) – piano starts> slow haunting jam with ethereal voice builds in volume & tempo> crescendo> flute leads into slow tempo jam> slow fade,