Ecovillage
Crescendo
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‘Crescendo’ is the captivating result of a collaboration between the Swedish producers Emil Holmström and Peter Wikström, who form the duo Ecovillage, and a multi-talented cast of musicians all of whom share a passion for improvisation and experimentation.
Recorded between 2019 and 2022 in Los Angeles and Umeå, Sweden, the sessions were designed to explore the possibilities of creating a sonic environment that blends jazz and ambient to create something altogether fresh, vibrant and immersive.
‘We always wanted to create something new and original, something that would challenge us during the recording and also evolve our listeners. We also tried to break away from the conventions and expectations of ambient music’.
The album consists of ten tracks, each with its own mood and style. Some songs are uplifting and energetic, while others are mellow and dreamy. The vocals range from soft whispers to powerful chants, adding texture and emotion to the music.
‘Crescendo is an album that invites the listener to immerse themselves in a rich and diverse musical landscape that reflects the vision and spirit that we had during the recording process’.
Tracklist
01 ‘That Place’ ft. Botany
02 ‘Floating’ ft. Brothertiger & Kenji Kihara
03 ‘Hollow Dream’ ft. Annie Barker & Joseph Shabason
04 ‘Around the Fire’ ft. Nightlands
05 ‘Corner of the World’ ft. Nat Birchall & Thore Pfeiffer
06 ‘Amazing’ ft. nubo
07 ‘Clear Self, Ancient Love Cosmic Covenant’ ft. Jamael Dean, Nat Birchall & Sharananda
08 ‘The Will of the One’ ft. Jonas Knutsson, Laraaji & Oceananda
09 ‘North Star’ ft. Green-House & nubo
10 ‘Understanding’ ft. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson