It took us a while to fully understand the nuanced artistry behind ‘simma’. The record resembles a sonic exploration, functioning as a white canvas while Batty Fraud Clinic blends genres and global stylings. The result is a rich, meaningful album which will appeal to a wide range of listeners; from the classically trained heads to the jazz peeps, passing through leftfield electronica connoisseur.
Featuring ten beautiful tracks, ‘simma’ sees a charming and evocative grand piano take center stage. Balancing between classical melodies and wonkier improvisations, it’s often seen drenched in textures, dancing over abstract and complex beats, then leaving space for synthetic arpeggiators. Essentially an avant-garde offering, the record needs to be experienced in full, and it will take time to absorb it all.
Penned by Swedish composer and musician Batty Fraud Clinic, ‘simma’ is one of the quirkiest and most unique albums we have written about in a while. Delving deeper into it, the Swedish creative explains: “One thing that is distinctive for me is the way a simple double bass comparatively often plays a central role in forming themes and melodies (without being highlighted as a solo instrument)”.
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