Robert Haigh 'Strange and Secret Things' CD
Siren Records : Siren 020
Release date : (30 October 2011)
'Strange and Secret Things' is the third and final part of Robert Haigh’s piano solo
trilogy for Siren Records that started with 'Notes and Crossings' (2009) and
'Anonymous Lights' (2010).
In his quest to expand his solo piano expression, Robert employs two distinct yet
complimentary approaches to piano composition. The first is based on shifting
patterns - repetitive structures with minimal development. The second is a more
organic approach which evolves out of unmediated improvisation.
Along the way, Robert has created compositions that are vital, exposed,
melancholic, minimal and open-ended that never stray too far away from a unique
melodic sensibility.
'Strange and Secret Things', comprised of 17 tracks, is a further continuation of the
journey explored in the first two parts. It is the most intimate and powerful of the
trilogy - with a wider palette of light and shade, emotion, texture and atmosphere.
This album is a must for anyone who has enjoyed the first two parts of the trilogy
and his older legendary recordings on Le Rey Records. It will appeal to those who
have an affinity with the piano language of Satie, Glass, Budd, Cage, Max Richter
etc.
The album was mastered by Denis Blackham at Skye Mastering. As with the first
two parts the CD comes with a limited edition hand-made miniature jacket sleeve
+ Japanese Obi designed by Faraway Press.
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