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An "hammada" or "hamada" (in Arabic hammada from hamid, meaning death, lifeless, extinct) is a type of desert with areas consisting of arid lands, barren, rocky plateaus with sharp-shaped rubble. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
In the opinion of the writer, "Hamada" (2009) is also the most beautiful album by Nils Petter Molvaer, a Norwegian trumpeter who, in addition to boasting numerous collaborations (from Gary Peacock to David Sylvian and Bill Laswell), now has several solo works including soundtracks to his credit.
Considered one of the masters of nu jazz, in this album Molvaer, however, sends home DJs and cheeky techno rhythms to focus once more on electro, yes, but in a much less gaudy and therefore more refined way than before. The sound carpet is much more "played" thanks to the guitar of Elvind Aarset, the bass of Audun Erlien, and the excellent work of Audun Kleive and Jon Bang on drums and sampling, respectively.
"Hamada" is ambient, it is liquid music, created to oxygenate the mind, to traverse the desert that surrounds us inside and out, to remain immobile in front of the beauty of an instant, it is made to live or return to live. Among solitude, world suggestions (but only hinted at), and primordial chaos ("Friction" and "Cruel Altitude", beautiful).
I reckon old Miles would like this stuff quite a bit...
Rating: 4.5
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Nils Petter Molvaer's 2009 album Hamada is praised as his most beautiful work, blending nu jazz with ambient and electro influences. The album features refined instrumentation by notable collaborators, creating a rich and immersive soundscape. It avoids typical techno beats in favor of a more organic and sophisticated blend. The music evokes solitude, beauty, and thoughtful introspection, positioning Molvaer among the genre's greats.Tracklist
Nils Petter Molvær
Norwegian trumpeter (born 1960) known for blending jazz trumpet with electronics and ambient influences; associated with nu-jazz and noted in reviews for moving between ECM-style jazz and more electronic club-influenced sounds.04 Reviews
