Albrecht La'Brooy - Tidal River

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  • There has always been an appreciation of the outdoors in the lush work of Albrecht La'Brooy. Inspired by a visit to the coastal Wilsons Promontory national park, the Melbourne duo's first release on R&S's ambient sub-label, Apollo, reflects that appreciation. Tidal River's excellent opening track, "Daybreak," sets the scene with twangs of wistful guitar and a sprinkling of piano. It has a bleary-eyed quality that's reminiscent of The KLF's classic "Madrugada Eterna," but instead of zooming cars on an American highway, it echoes with the distant chirp of birds from the Australian bushland. Other tracks on the mini-album could suit the dance floor—or, more appropriately, the afterparty. Before building into a steady rhythm, "View From The Peak" warbles with gentle chords layered with a flicker of drums. Something similar happens in "Tidal River," with its shuffling bassline and dabs of late-night piano. "Sealers Cove" is the most vigorous of a mild lot, ascending into a groove by the end of its nine-minute length. "Darby Saddle" departs from 4/4, with the intermittent rustling of percussion nestled in with warm strings and twinkling keys. The most accessible track, the Balearic-leaning "Last Light," allures with silky saxophone and elegant drums. Tidal River isn't strictly an ambient release, but it's best listened to as one.
  • Tracklist
      01. Daybreak 02. View From The Peak 03. Tidal River 04. Sealers Cove 05. Darby Saddle 06. Last Light
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