Player, Piano

Daniel Lanois

Publicado el 23/09/22 por Modern Recordings
Artistas principales: Daniel Lanois
Género Pop

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Practically since his first solo release -- 1989's marvelous Acadie -- Daniel Lanois has had the freedom to pursue whatever muse stirs his imagination. His status as an iconic producer remains unrivaled, though it often overshadows a rich personal discography that has been reliably eclectic and occasionally quite moving. After revisiting the singer/songwriter format on 2021's Heavy Sun, Lanois heads back into more ambient territory with Player, Piano, an experimental yet surprisingly poignant collection of piano instrumentals. Better known for his atmospheric guitar work, Lanois takes similar care in his approach to the piano, manipulating and shaping the instrument's natural characteristics in subtle but effective ways. However, rather than building it into something futuristic and nearly unrecognizable like he did on 2016's spectral pedal steel opus Goodbye to Language, he turns back the clock with a deliberately vintage tone that harks back to the 1940s and '50s. Utilizing ribbon mics, dampened strings, and felt-muted hammers, Lanois creates a nostalgic sound to compliment his sparse, ethereal compositions. The stately "My All," an elegy written for his younger brother, opens the album, establishing a sentimental mood that remains throughout the set. Songs like the winsome "Inverness" and "Zsa Zsa" breathe out into the room, as gentle piano voicings interact with understated effects to create something timeless and inviting. When the occasional percussion or synth part does enter the picture, it is generally complimentary or at least unobtrusive, letting the piano fill the most space. Musically, this is one of the most vulnerable collections Lanois has ever made and quite endearing in its sweetness.

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