Mike Majkowski - August [Gusstaff Records]

Put out on the circuit via the Polish Gusstaff Records label on November 22nd, 2k24 is "August", the first outing of a twin album set conceived, performed and produced by Australian double bass player Mike Majkowski in Berlin in 2k23. Over the course of four compositions rolled out over a total playtime of approximately 34 minutes Majkowski explores the sonic possibilities of his instrument of choice as a sole point of focus, opening with the warm and comforting drones and subdued tribal rhythms of "Shine" which are followed by "Wave", a take on a similar landscape which provides a slightly more dynamic profile and range in the ebb and flow of sonic events. Furthermore "Air" has Mr. Majkowski on a deep dive into fluttering, brittle Drone Ambient backed by single plucked bass strings as a minimalist rhythmic foundation before the final cut that is "Still" weighs in nervous uptempo bowing techniques, icey Ambient drones and more distinct minimal plucked DarkJazz rhythm signatures for an experienced and Avantgarde-informed audience. A recommended album for fans and followers of Deep Listening Music and Electroacoustic experimentation, this.

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