New mp3 today from A Gilbert Play, an mysterious post-rock/jazz combo from Sweden. Try as I might, I just can't seem to find any information about these guys and in some ways, I think the added mystique benefits them. I've never really been a fan of Tortoise, but hearing this band makes me realize what they were trying to do. Tortoise had good ideas, but A Gilbert Play gets it right. One of the more important aspects of this group's music is that they know when not to play. The way they let notes hang and drift shows a level of musical maturity that is rarely achieved. The restrain doesn't lead to tension though - by letting each instrument have its own space, AGP lets you appreciate how good the compositions and arrangements really are. I particularly enjoy this track because of the shimmering, bell-like guitar tone and the languid melody line. Very, very nice.