LINDSAY KAPLAN: Map of Chimes

Lindsay Kaplan

Map of Chimes

© 2008 Lindsay Kaplan (634479825958) (format: CD-R)

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A soothing and captivating composition that blends acoustic instrumentation, subtle electronics and field-recordings from the Pacific Northwest.

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Approximately 30 minutes in length.

This album was created over the course of one year spent in the lush Pacific Northwest, in alternating cycles of field recording, instrumental arrangement, and electronic composition. Unlike many artists who simply "add" field recordings to their music, the composer listened meticulously to match the actual pitches of the sonic landscape around her with the acoustic music. The result is a fascinating tapestry of sounds in a subtle composition that uses harmony and dissonance with intention and meaning.

Notes:
The album begins with half a minute of silence.
Kelvin Pittman plays alto sax in the beginning of Part II.
The end of Part II features the melodic humming of 200 members of congregation Havurah Shalom.

The album ends with deep, dramatic tones that will actually make your speakers "come alive".

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  • warm sonic background textures
    author: bill schaeffer

    Nice little environmental CD. Low profile, but still interesting and engaging. I think it could be listened to as "Background music for the 3rd millenium." The first track has water sounds. The second track has low fog horn tones that are warm and full. After the song finally ends, the room seems empty; like a good friend has just left. The CD appears to be hand manufactured 54/100. The textured paint and stenciling give the look and feel of a quality work of art. Well done.

  • Sonic Bliss
    author: Kelly Brightwell

    Fascinating and oddly soothing... The mixture of "natural", landscape sounds with more "man-made" noises begs the question: what is nature? And also, if these elements are artfully and intentionally combined: what is music? I found the album to be almost meditative, the juxtaposition of sounds creating waves of felt intensity, and finally, a deep rest. Amazing!

  • Map of Chimes
    author: citizenvern

    I love this album. It makes me dream strange things.

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