Vands Transparens - 2023 Danish Barefoot label 7-track LP

5 voices melt together and become one single organism. Repetitive melodic motives interweave and from each variation a chain of reactions and variations develop. Simple, meditative and airy harmonies unfold, separate and condensate. Sometimes highly energetic and strict rhythmic passages appear, sometimes intense melodic lines form the music, or the music might float into a dense swamp of abstract textures.

“Sidechains” consist of some of the strongest improvisers and saxophonists from the younger generation of the Danish experimental music scene, and in this ensemble they play scores with elements of improvisation. The soundscapes are therefore warm, dusty and fluctuating, and create a dynamic, intense and physical experience. Every musician in the ensemble is known from other bands and projects, such as; Girls in Airports, Svin, Ocean Fanfare, Køs and Maria Faust Sacrum Facere a.o.

“Sidechains” was formed in 2019 in relation to the performance of Sven Meinild’s work ‘Sidechains’ and Jacob Ridderberg’s work ‘Rituals’, as a contribution to the release of the ‘Rituals’ album. “Sidechains” work with various composers, from the ensemble, and from elsewhere.

Tracklisting:

Side 1:
1. Vands transparens 08:18
2. Svaner flyder i lys 07:07
3. Porten 02:27

Side 2:
4. De indre haver 07:29
5. Stille vajende 04:57
6. 130 04:51
7. Odd future 02:29
 

Credits:
Maria Dybbroe – altsax
Sven Meinild – altsax
Martin Stender – sopransax, tenorsax
Francesco Bigoni – tenorsax
Henrik Pultz Melbye – baritonsax

Recorded by Rasmus Juncker in Unitarenes Hus, may 2021,
mixed by Sven Meinild and mastered by John Fomsgaard
A-side composed by Maria Dybbroe
B-side composed by Sven Meinild
Artwork by Erlend Eggestad
Released with support from Koda’s Cultural Funds