PETAL TONES

Bradford Reed’s ‘PETAL TONES’ continues his exploration of avant-garde soundscapes, centered on his self-invented electric board zither, the pencilina. The album expands upon his historically quirky and percussive style by incorporating a broader orchestration that includes modular synthesizers, drums, and musical saw, creating a sound described as more meditative and thoughtful, yet still challenging. Compositions are built from primal rhythmic foundations, focusing on low frequencies and intuitive, often unfamiliar, playing methods to produce a sonic journey that is both sophisticated and ethereal.