Occasus

Released in 2018 on Western Vinyl, Occasus represents a refined continuation of Keith Kenniff's exploration into minimalist piano composition. Following the more expansive 'Sometimes', this album returns to the extreme intimacy that defined his early work like 'Corduroy Road'. The recording is characterized by its 'dry-intimate' production, utilizing close-microphone techniques that capture the atmospheric room noise and mechanical artifacts of the piano. This 'weathered' aesthetic has made Goldmund a staple in the modern classical and ambient communities. Critics, including those at AllMusic, have noted the album's ability to evoke profound nostalgia through simple, repetitive melodic fragments. The track 'Terrarium' stands out for its length and ambient depth, while shorter pieces like 'History' act as brief, evocative vignettes. Within Kenniff's prolific output, Occasus is often cited as one of his most cohesive and emotionally resonant works, perfectly balancing his background in cinematic scoring with his penchant for fragile, domestic beauty.