Regen Tropfen
[Drifting Falling,2010]
Zazie Von Einem Anderen Stern is the solo project of Maike Zazie Matern. From a musical family, the classically trained Matern began playing at a young age and was inspired by her parents’ record collection which featured artists such as Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett. Her more recent influences include Arvo Part, Amiina, Peter Broderick, Max Richter, and Ólafur Arnalds.
Opening with a short piano intro, regen:tropfen passes like a daydream and the listener is compelled to give the album close attention, lest one should miss something. Unlike some of her neo-classical contemporaries, the artist chooses to employ vocals which alternate between Swedish and German on many of the tracks. When present, the vocals are sparse and seem to be used as another instrument rather than the tracks focal point.
A quick quote from Maike Zazie: “All sound and tone, also silence… All that my ears are able to absorb, has a melody.” If you can “absorb” that quote, you know exactly what you’re in for. “Regen:Tropfen” is a unique album. Although the genre/sounds within are familiar, there’s something unique amongst the elongated tones and hidden noises/messages. In-general piano carries the melody along, but, if you (truly) focus on the background, it’s the samples/noises/human experiences that carry the piano. So truly, all sound/tone/silence IS the melody. Ms. Zazie has a way with creating the most hauntingly brilliant minimalist structures. And out of their cold “absent-lifed” tone’s she brings warmth, profound beauty, and overall understanding of the importance of each and every “small aspect” from life as we know it. To simplify: if you like the sounds of Glockenspiels, Cello, Violin, Piano, field recordings, and broken hearted/delicate vocals ..you need this album in your life (now).
This album is gorgeous/nigh perfect. Piano lovers, Virginia Astley lovers, lovers of beauty your celestial chariot awaits you. This is most likely my favorite Neo Classical release of the year so far. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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