Chromasonic by Spontanea
Do you see color in sound?
Synesthesia is crosstalk between senses. Many people report experiencing this sensation, and that’s the theme of Spontanea’s second album, Chromasonic.
The group used a series of surrealist paintings by artist Ellie Polk as inspiration. With no instructions beyond looking at–and immersing ourselves in–a given image, the five members of Spontanea spontaneously interpreted seven visual works, creating a string of otherworldly soundscapes.
The images are posted on rightbrainrecords.com. Do you hear them in the music?
Spontanea is a free improvisation collective based in Seattle. Combining a wide range of acoustic and electric instruments and musical sources, the group wanders at will among free jazz, experimental, neoclassical and world music. The original quartet is joined here by acclaimed cellist James Hoskins from Boulder, Colorado.
For more information, see: rightbrainrecords.com/spontanea; cellohoskins.com; and instagram.com/polkfineart.
Tracklist
| 1. | Prismatic Attic | 4:22 |
| 2. | And Yet | 4:36 |
| 3. | Ataraxia | 6:30 |
| 4. | Kaleidotopia | 5:04 |
| 5. | Hence Iridescence | 5:18 |
| 6. | A Riot Of... | 4:28 |
| 7. | Horizon Event | 1:29 |
Credits
Matthew Benham - electric guitar, effects
James Hoskins - cello
Carol J Levin - electric harp, percussion
Kenny Mandell - saxophones, flute, percussion
Scott Schaffer - bass, mandola
Cover art by Ellie Polk
Recorded by Garey Shelton
Mixed and mastered by Scott Schaffer
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Spontanea is a collective of Seattle-based improvisers of diverse backgrounds and influences. Utilizing a wide range of acoustic and electric instruments, the group has a unique sound that defies easy labeling. Spontanea is more an improvising framework than a band. Everything they do is composed in the moment based on interactions of the members.