'Romance' is a bit of a dream world turned into a mystical fable.
It started as this playful rhythm I was working out; tapping it on my knees, adding a flowery melody to go on top, but the words always wanted to take it somewhere else, somewhere uncanny; a bit like when you are drawn into a strange dream that you are trying to make sense of the next morning.
I like to think of it as a cautionary tale, like the ones in old folk tunes- a romance with a warning.
credits
released September 3, 2021
Miryam Solomon: Voice, percussion
Ben Marc: Bass, cello, percussion
Alina Bzhezhinska: Harp
Produced and mixed by: Ben Marc
Mastered by Frank Merritt at Carvery Cuts
Artwork Iman Mahdy
Supported by the MOBO Help Musicians Fund
Even at 80 years old, Pharoah Sanders played his tenor sax with the conviction of a gospel preacher. Every second of this album is arrestingly beautiful. As far as I'm concerned, this is essential listening for anyone who considers themselves a fan of music. 3sidesinasquare