Reclaimed Goods by Taz Modi - Reclaimed Records [RECLMD001] FLAC download included with physical items

Reclaimed Goods

Taz Modi

A 12 track electronic album (40m 27s) — released March 29th 2019 on Reclaimed Records

#electronic #dance

LP comes pressed on 180 gram vinyl.

On 29th March, Reclaimed Records are proud to present pianist and composer Taz Modi's elegant debut solo album 'Reclaimed Goods', which brings to light his love for contemporary composition – something which may come as a surprise to fans of soulful dance music heavyweights Submotion Orchestra, and jazz trumpeter Matthew Halsall's Gondwana Orchestra - for both of whom Modi plays keys/piano. Whilst also gaining further demand as a musician, including for A-list studio and live work for funk 'n' soul legends Dennis Coffey and Fred Wesley, plus beatmaker heroes DJ Shadow and Mr. Scruff, Modi has been discreetly pursuing an additional passion during down-time for years – and his prolonged, patient crafting shows in the record's tasteful and beautiful spirit.

Calling to mind the piano music of Cage, Frahm, Hauchska, Sakamoto and Aphex Twin, 'Reclaimed Goods' is a graceful affair, in which lush strings sit alongside gently pulsing rhythmic flutters, with Modi's restrained and delicate piano floating on top. Tunes range from the fragile beauty of 'Libra' and 'Rewilder' to moments like 'Ethical Tourist' and 'Every Saint Has A Past', in which percussive prepared piano loops form the rhythmic basis for explorations into the furthest reaches of the instrument's capabilities. This allows for a record which appeals equally to fans of deeper electronic acts such as Bonobo and Cinematic Orchestra, as well as devotees of ambient and contemporary classical music, and those familiar with Modi from his work with both Submotion Orchestra and Matthew Halsall.

Features a host of introspective instrumentals that are reminiscent, variously, of Ryuichi Sakamoto (Libra), Nils Frahm (Time to Practise, Crystalline) and Hauschka (Ethical Tourist) ... . An even more effective exploration of solo piano - John Lewis The Guardian

A joy to watch...one of contemporary music's best pianists - Clive Paris Rosario AAA Music

Magnetic...hypnotising - Rob Hakimian The 405

Graceful, studious modern classical composition - 4:3 Boiler Room

A kaleidoscopic album that seductively pulls you in and leaves you curious about the inspiration behind the songs - Anthony Weightman AAA Music

An immersive collection of thought-provoking pieces, which may well radically engage your mind - Greg Fenton Magazine Sixty

Shimmering, alluring piano - The Guardian

A collection of stirring contemporary piano-led compositions...a rich, emotive listen - Bleep

An album of fragile beauty, disarming and delicate, which leaves you breathless - Mario Ariano Radioaktiv

Understated genius, lyrical and sympathetic compositions - Haydon Spenceley Music Week

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