‘3’ by Ngaiire
Released: August 27, 2021
Label: Dot Dash & Majestic Casual
‘3’ by Ngaiire is a stunning exploration of soul, R&B, and electronic elements. Ngaiire, the Papua New Guinea-born artist, pours her heart and soul into every note, creating an album that’s both deeply personal and universally relatable. Her enchanting vocals and thought-provoking lyrics make ‘3’ an emotional journey that you won’t want to miss.
These two albums are a testament to the boundless creativity and depth of expression found in music. Dive in, and let these albums transport you to a world of musical wonder and serenity.
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‘An Ever Changing View’ by Matthew Halsall
Released: September 8, 2023
Label: Gondwana
On the other hand, ‘An Ever Changing View’ by Matthew Halsall, released on Gondwana Records, is an instrumental masterpiece that takes you on a serene, contemplative trip. Halsall’s expert use of jazz and ambient elements paints a picture of tranquility and introspection. The album was released in 2016 and has been a source of solace for many ever since.
These two albums are a testament to the boundless creativity and depth of expression found in music. Dive in, and let these albums transport you to a world of musical wonder and serenity.
” Trumpeter, bandleader and composer Matthew Halsall announces landmark new album An Ever Changing View, an expansive, immaculately conceived project which presents Halsall’s signature blend of jazz, electronica, global and spiritual jazz influences.
An Ever Changing View will be released on September 8th on Gondwana Records (the label Halsall founded 15 years ago) ahead of a landmark show at The Royal Albert Hall in London on September 21st and UK and EU tour dates.
Halsall who has been hailed as one of the leading figures of the UK jazz renaissance has never seen himself as part of any one sound or scene: he builds his own sonic universe instead. An Ever Changing View finds him at his most experimental yet, once again expanding his sound and production techniques to create his unique brand of deeply meditative music.
During the album’s creation, he was staying in both a beautiful architect’s house with breath-taking sea views and a striking modernist house, where he composed what he saw “like a landscape painting”. In these new environments, Halsall wanted to capture “the feeling of openness and escapism” and to approach making music again from scratch. “I hit the reset button and wanted to have complete musical freedom,” he says. “It was a real exploration of sound.”
An Ever Changing View comes in a package as striking as the music, with handmade fonts designed by Ian Anderson of The Designers Republic and the specially commissioned tapestry by artist Sara Kelly is a stunning and harmonious complement to the record’s sound. “