Sekvens
Live in Moskva
Hwem
Drone, when done right, is transcendent. When done wrong, few things are worse. This two-track live document of a performance in Moscow falls squarely with the former. I'm not sure how much of the set was composed in advance versus live improv, but the pacing is excellent. The approach is very minimalist with slow, subtle shifts in texture over time, gradually building the tension before descending into the sounds of despair. Even better, it lets up before overstaying its welcome. I can't say that it would have been exciting to see this live and in-person, but it's quite nice on record.
- Avi Roig