Tracklist
1 | Bike Shed | 2:30 | |
2 | Elevation 1 | 2:30 | |
3 | Elevation 2 | 2:30 | |
4 | Elevation 3 | 2:30 | |
5 | Balafon C | 2:30 | |
6 | Pots | 2:30 | |
7 | Arp Phase | 2:30 |
Music From Memory is delighted to present »Elevations«, a new album from Manchester based artist Tom Burford, aka Contours.
Drawing heavily on his background as a drummer and percussionist, ‘Elevations’ began as an exploration of the Balafon, a Malian tuned percussion instrument, before organically growing into its final form; a delicate suite of compositions centered around rhythmical interactions of percussion, synthesizer and strings.
Recorded during the pandemic and the period following, the album reflects a desire to lose oneself in the expanse of nature - the title »Elevations’« being a direct nod to the mountainous area of Cumbria where Tom grew up. The album also represents the joy of creating with friends; it features performances from several of his musical contemporaries, many of which were recorded at his home in Manchester. Slowly taking shape, the final result is a record that seamlessly blends electronic and acoustic, operating at the intersection of Minimalism, Jazz, Fourth World and Contemporary Classical music.