Contours - Elevations (Music From Memory) [Fourth World]

Bask in the cosmic wake left by Contours as aided by Music from Memory he makes an evolutionary leap from his eclectic Nu-jazz tendencies, transcending this mortal coil to as yet uncharted dimensions, plotting his course with ancient instruments & Fourth World ritualism, minimal mantras, star reaching strings & universal consciousness raising synths. Safe travels.

Drawing heavily on his background as a drummer and percussionist, ‘Elevations’ began as an exploration of the Balafon, a Malian tuned percussion instrument, before organically growing into its final form; a delicate suite of compositions centred around rhythmical interactions of percussion, synthesizer and strings.

Recorded during the pandemic and the period following, the album reflects a desire to lose oneself in the expanse of nature - the title ‘Elevations’ being a direct nod to the mountainous area of Cumbria where Tom grew up. The album also represents the joy of creating with friends; it features performances from several of his musical contemporaries, many of which were recorded at his home in Manchester. Slowly taking shape, the final result is a record that seamlessly blends electronic and acoustic, operating at the intersection of Minimalism, Jazz, Fourth World and Contemporary Classical music.

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