Apparently, the best French are always Algerians. Aside from Claire Keim, whom I saw last night in a movie and honestly, I would have her in any position possible (ah, those French ladies...). Now, joking aside, I propose a nice avant-garde record for the #buzz collection, which is actually a "compilation" containing two masterpieces by Franco-Algerian artist Jean Cohen-Solal, brother of the legendary Robert Cohen-Solal, and suggested to me by the legendary @ALFAMA. Enjoy the listening.
Jean Cohen-Solal - Flutes Libres & Captain Tarthopom (MIO Records, 1973)
Jean Cohen-Solal is the brother of Robert Cohen-Solal, historically considered one of the leading figures of the French avant-garde. Born to an Algerian family in Nîmes, Jean studied music at the National Academy from the late fifties to the early sixties, specializing particularly in flute studies. Involved in countless projects since the mid-sixties, between 1972 and 1973 he produced these two albums "FLutes Libres" and "Captain Tarthopom," which are collected here in a single volume. The two records can be considered as psychedelic fusion compositions in which Jean clearly demonstrates being a virtuoso of the instrument in songs where the central role of the flute accompanies and guides neo-classical ambient compositions ("Matiere") sometimes dense with a certain tropicalism like "Ludions" or influenced by Indian sounds in "Raga DU Matin," progressive psychedelic moments like "Fossette Surprise" or "Ad Hoc Et Ab Hac." The most significant moments are undoubtedly the long minimalist ambient session of "Quelqu'un," the jazz fusion of "Concerto Cyclique," and the more minimalist and ecstatic vibe of "Memories d'un ventricule." Nevertheless, all compositions showcase the musicians’ remarkable technical qualities. It's worth noting the central role of the bass and drums that engage both in high-level technical moments and by showing a certain predisposition towards avant-garde and experimentalism, along with the collaboration of Serge Franklin on sitar and Marc Chantereau on tabla.
#experimental #progressive #avantgarde
Concerto Cyclique - Jean Cohen Solal
Jean Cohen-Solal - Flutes Libres & Captain Tarthopom (MIO Records, 1973)
Jean Cohen-Solal is the brother of Robert Cohen-Solal, historically considered one of the leading figures of the French avant-garde. Born to an Algerian family in Nîmes, Jean studied music at the National Academy from the late fifties to the early sixties, specializing particularly in flute studies. Involved in countless projects since the mid-sixties, between 1972 and 1973 he produced these two albums "FLutes Libres" and "Captain Tarthopom," which are collected here in a single volume. The two records can be considered as psychedelic fusion compositions in which Jean clearly demonstrates being a virtuoso of the instrument in songs where the central role of the flute accompanies and guides neo-classical ambient compositions ("Matiere") sometimes dense with a certain tropicalism like "Ludions" or influenced by Indian sounds in "Raga DU Matin," progressive psychedelic moments like "Fossette Surprise" or "Ad Hoc Et Ab Hac." The most significant moments are undoubtedly the long minimalist ambient session of "Quelqu'un," the jazz fusion of "Concerto Cyclique," and the more minimalist and ecstatic vibe of "Memories d'un ventricule." Nevertheless, all compositions showcase the musicians’ remarkable technical qualities. It's worth noting the central role of the bass and drums that engage both in high-level technical moments and by showing a certain predisposition towards avant-garde and experimentalism, along with the collaboration of Serge Franklin on sitar and Marc Chantereau on tabla.
#experimental #progressive #avantgarde
Concerto Cyclique - Jean Cohen Solal
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