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“The concept is ingenious. Truesdell’s album reflects those influences (string quartet writing of Bartok, Brahms, and Ravel) and pushes them forward.”
What people are saying about SYNTHESIS:
“Truesdell’s project can be understood as the highest achievement to date within the string renaissance in jazz. But the 17 pieces here are not entirely jazz. They are certainly not entirely in the classical, or contemporary, or world music domains. They draw upon all of the above and point toward a new genre. What to call it? For now, call it Synthesis. ★★★★1/2 ”
“First and foremost, this recording is unique – in all the best possible ways. Synthesis proves that labels/genres are best used as marketing tools and not to describe music. ”
“Perhaps that’s the best way to enter into this glorious project: just listen to the musicians. Throw aside expectations and comparisons. Dive in, test the musical waters – take your time but also make the time to go back and really allow the music to move you out of the everyday and into its special worlds. ”
“an extraordinary three hours of music over 30 tracks...This amazing album is both familiar and wonderfully new. Truesdell’s choices for inclusion are masterful. Each composer has risen to the offer with powerful music. ★★★★1/2 ”
“After listening to the whole thing, you realize what a great work you are dealing with here. This epic synthesis of the arts allows the history of music to unfold before our eyes. An album full of beautiful and fascinating music that you simply have to hear!”
“The results are simultaneously ‘classical’ and modern, familiar and experimental, comforting and provocative — and without exception aurally engaging... this project seems to incorporate the whole history of music while still looking forward and describing the present. Synthesis is a monumental achievement, and one of our favorite recordings to revisit again and again.”