Upon Reflection

by John Surman

Upon Reflection cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1979
  • Label: ECM
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 45:07
  • Community rating: 4.21/5 from 6 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Constructed entirely as a solo endeavor, the British reed virtuoso utilized extensive multi-tracking and synthesizers to build complex, looping sonic architectures. His incredibly expressive soprano and baritone saxophone lines weave seamlessly over pulsing, minimalist electronic rhythms. The project laid the crucial groundwork for his signature electroacoustic sound that would dominate his career on the ECM label for decades.

Genres

Descriptors: avant-garde, improvisation, minimal, atmospheric, acoustic, long-form

Tracklist

  1. Edges Of Illusion (10:09)
  2. Filigree (3:40)
  3. Caithness To Kerry (3:50)
  4. Beyond A Shadow (6:14)
  5. Prelude And Rustic Dance (5:13)
  6. The Lamplighter (6:17)
  7. Following Behind (1:18)
  8. Constellation (8:23)

Credits

  • John Surman - primary artist, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, synthesizer, composed by, baritone saxophone bass clarinet sopranino saxophone synthesizer
  • Dieter Rehm - design
  • Jan Erik Kongshaug - engineer
  • Christian Vogt - photography by [cover photo]
  • Manfred Eicher - producer

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