Artist : Piano Interrupted Album : The Unified Field Year : 2013 Genre : Instrumental Quality : 220kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint Stereo Source : CD Playtime : 0h 43m Size : 72.57mb Label : Denovali Records Catalognr : DEN182 Tracklist: 01. Emoticon 4:23 02. Two Or Three Things 3:25 03. Cross Hands 4:38 04. Darkly Shining 4:24 05. The Unified Field 4:51 06. An Accidental Fugue 4:02 07. Open Line 4:01 08. Camera Obscura 4:15 09. Path Of Most Resistance 5:19 10. Lost Coda 4:29 Releasenotes: Piano Interruptedæs debut album Two By Four was informed by modern jazz, but the duoÆs follow-up is a more classical venture. The pairÆs marriage of piano and electronics remains intact, while the confidence of the artists is increased. The Unified Field flows better as a result; the elements are well-integrated, and the overall mood is one of tender experimentation. The opening notes drive this point home. A series of stuttered, electronic piano notes, welded to glitch, are quickly offset by straightforward ivory tones, forming pre-echoes. The entering strings provide the aural glue, but they too are offset by a droning swirl. öEmoticonö sets the tempo for the entire album by avoiding the trap of prettiness. Smooth edges cause music to wash over the ears; rough edges draw attention. Dissonant hints are used to great effect: a rushed eighth note in ôTwo or Three Thingsö, seemingly dropped notes in ôLost Codaö. The intentional ôwrongö notes allow the listener to concentrate on the ôrightö ones. While Tom HodgeÆs piano provides many memorable moments, Franz KirmannÆs electronics are just as important to the albumÆs success. This is, after all, a unified field. The clocklike timbres of ôCross Handsö (2:24 on) bring Kirmann into the spotlight. For the first time, one can imagine a dance remix as a possibility. KirmannÆs techno background is apparent on ôAn Accidental Fugueö as well, as a fat synthetic bass provides an unexpected thrill. The positioning is key, as this element is only found in the center of the track, which also contains a memorable 12-note piano motif and is bracketed by strings. In imitation of what has come before, this bass is joined by an organic bass, forming an elegant contrast. In November, the duo will hit the road for a brief tour, stopping in Italy, Germany and Belgium. One expects a mixture of fans, representing at least three different genres. From the sound of this album, none will be disappointed; some may even leave with broadened tastes. (Richard Allen, acloserlisten.com) http://www.pianointerrupted.com/