Музыка и песни De Beren Gieren / De Beren Gieren на LP

Известные своим динамичным звучанием и сложной структурой песен, De Beren Gieren создают экстравагантное сочетание полиритмических саундскейпов и элитарных поворотов, демонстрируя способность менять настроение таким образом, чтобы постоянно удерживать внимание слушателя. Они легко переходят от более жестко стилизованных композиций к импровизированным фрагментам и, таким образом, раскрывают пульсирующее и зловещее футуристическое звучание нового мира.

Still looking to breathe life into the venerable piano trio format, Belgian threesome De Beren Gieren (The Bears Shriek would be one translation) present their fourth album following The Detour Fish (Clean Feed, 2014), A Raveling (De Beren Records, 2013) and Wirklich Welt So (El Negocito, 2012). Leading the charge pianist Fulco Ottervanger helms an unchanged lineup comprising bassist Lieven Van Pee and drummer Simon Segers. Unsurprisingly after such consistent output, they exhibit a robust ensemble concept which avoids emphasis on solo episodes, mashes influences together and challenges convention. An impatient energy pervades the ten cuts. Ottervanger likes to mix it. While a melodist at heart, his preparations on the piano accentuate its percussive nature, heard particularly on "La Laisse Lointaine" and the second of three brief untitled pieces which appear to be improvised moods. Segers recalls Gerald Cleaver in his busy rattle, but also varies his palette with subtle electronics, while Van Pée deftly handles whatever comes his way. But it's hard to get a fix on them as they all cover so much ground so quickly. All the more so as many of the numbers place disparate elements alongside a more straight-ahead core. That's the case in "Rebel Jazz To Rebel Against," in which they initially intersperse outside effects amid a Latin rhythm. A passage of thrumming bass, interlocking meters and insistent bass register piano vamp ensues, which strongly evokes the Craig Taborn Trio in their pomp. By contrast on "Schaduwleven," the improv and textural ideas are interwoven with the pretty tune. After a shimmering start of clanking percussion with restrained electronics, a pellucid piano melody emerges from the clatter. Then minor key lyricism, bass thwack and drum chatter advance as three separate strands, until they eventually cohere for the close. Taborn also seems to be an inspiration on "(De Zachte Jacht Op De) Volkswolf," where the group tends towards the egalitarian trio model. In a ballad form, high arco moaning backs funereal piano, while the drums insert another vaguely Latin groove to add a touch of ambiguity. A crashing interlude of prepared piano and unsettling bass and drums intrudes into more songlike territory. While that intrigues, some of the juxtapositions elsewhere appear arbitrary such as the unison piano/bass exclamations on "La Laisse Lointaine." Perhaps one of those occasions when less might actually be more. Record Label: Sdban Ultra Style: Jazz

In the space between expectation and surprise, you will find Dutch-Belgian acoustic-electronic piano trio De Beren Gieren ("The Bear Vultures"), providing robust evidence that gold can still be mined from the union of piano, bass, and drums. Based on the compositions of pianist Fulco Ottervanger, the trio use the power of improvisation on the quest for a new form and create a multi-layered, kaleidoscopic work of art. De Beren Gieren has been hailed as one of the hottest acts on the Belgian jazz scene and Dug Out Skyscrapers marks the band's fourth studio album. Raw energy, impressionist melodies, and complex structures are generated via piano, bass, and drums provoking polyrhythmic soundscapes with unexpected twists and sudden turns. With Dug Out Skyscrapers, the trio trace back the essence of what characterizes their sound. An electro-acoustic approach weaves a spherical world of sound with added dynamism, humor, and more than a touch of melancholy, projecting its listeners forward into the future. De Beren Gieren hold the unique ability to change mood suddenly in a way that constantly holds the listener's attention. This is a sound full of joy and vitality and confirms their reputation as one of the most adventurous jazz trios of the Benelux. Includes printed inner sleeve and download card. Record Label: Sdban Ultra Style: Jazz