ELEVATIONS by CONTOURS
SKU | 132719 |
Artist | CONTOURS |
Title | ELEVATIONS |
Label | MUSIC FROM MEMORY |
Catalog # | MFM068 |
Tag | |
Release | W 18 - 2024 |
Format | Vinyl - EULP |
EAN Barcode | 0731628580802 |
Exclusive | |
€ 27,50 | incl. VAT, excl. shipping |
Description
Music From Memory is delighted to present ‘Elevations’, a new album from Manchester based artist Tom Burford, aka Contours.
Drawing heavily on his background as a drummer and percussionist, ‘Elevations’ began as an exploration of the Balafon, a Malian tuned percussion instrument, before organically growing into its final form; a delicate suite of compositions centered around rhythmical interactions of percussion, synthesizer and strings.
Recorded during the pandemic and the period following, the album reflects a desire to lose oneself in the expanse of nature - the title ‘Elevations’ being a direct nod to the mountainous area of Cumbria where Tom grew up. The album also represents the joy of creating with friends; it features performances from several of his musical contemporaries, many of which were recorded at his home in Manchester. Slowly taking shape, the final result is a record that seamlessly blends electronic and acoustic, operating at the intersection of Minimalism, Jazz, Fourth World and Contemporary Classical music.