Passages In Time [LP]

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Kasper Bjorke Quartet - Passages In Time [LP]Passages in Time, the third album from Kasper Bjørke Quartet, traces the contours of a blend of spiritual jazz reverence and the calmin g grandeur of '80s ambient. Inspired by Christopher Nolan's observation that "time is the most fundamental part of our human experience," the compositions are approached as fragments of time and memory. Meditations on the elusive nature of time form the heart of the work, merging freeform jazz improvisations with cyclical synthesizer patterns that mirror its quiet undulations. Dreamy synths intertwine with guitar, harp, trumpet, flugelhorn, saxophone, and flute, creating a spacious environment for contemplation. The music invites reflection on the choices that shape life. Each passage unfolds as a fleeting moment suspended in time. The subtitles hint at fragments from someone's diary, tender observations of love, parenthood, and connection. Together, the passages form a musical memoir of sorts, where memory and emotion are gently woven into the compositions. Passages in Time does not impose structure or meaning, it reflects them, offering an open space as the instruments drift in and out of focus, tracing time's subtle rhythms and inviting the listener to infuse their own memories and meaning into these passages. The album also marks a transformation for the Quartet project itself. Langstrakt (Claus Noreen), part of the original ensemble, continues to operate the synthesizers alongside Bjørke, while the wider constellation of contributing musicians has evolved. Strings and piano give way to flute and saxophone by Oilly Wallace, guitars by Danish ambient composer Anna Roemer, trumpet and flugelhorn by Malthe Kaptain, and cascading orchestral harp by Katie Buckley, principal harpist with the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra. The cover painting is by American artist Marcus Leslie Singleton, courtesy of V1 Gallery, and reflects the meditative and timeless atmosphere of the music.A1. Passage I (Small, Soft Feet Running Across Wooden Floors In The Morning) A2. Passage Ii (Listening To Lullabies While Holding Hands) A3. Passage Iii (Slow Days Of Togetherness) A4. Passage Iv (Watching You Quietly Eat An Apple In The Shade) B1. Passage V (Sounds From Your Rituals Playing In The Garden Near The Old Tree Which Has Witnessed Your Childhood) B2. Passage Vi (While You Slept, The Thought Of Not Yet Knowing How To Braid Your Hair Brought Quiet Tears) B3. Passage Vii (When You Learned To Stand In Your Own Light) B4. Passage Viii (Fifteen Years Passed And A Full Circle Moment Surrounded Us, Where The Ocean Meets The Mountains) Show more