Reflections - Mojave Desert

Electronic · 2017 · 7 tracks · 1h 22m

Reflections - Mojave Desert

Floating Points

A stunning outdoor recording capturing a live band and modular synths echoing off rock formations in the vast, windy expanse of the Mojave Desert.

It sounds like a live band jamming with modular synths in the middle of a windy desert canyon at midnight.

A vast, awe-inspiring sense of isolation that feels both deeply peaceful and slightly eerie.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks · 1h 22m

01

Mojave Desert

2:23

02

Silurian Blue

7:01

03

Kites

3:16

04

Kelso Dunes

12:48

05

Lucerne Valley

3:38

06

Reflections - Mojave Desert (Continuous mix)

26:34

07

Reflections: Mojave Desert

27:11

Moments Worth Waiting For

The sound of the desert wind howling through the microphones before the first guitar notes of Silurian Blue gently drift in.

The massive, slow-building drum and synthesizer crescendo that erupts in the final third of Kelso Dunes, mimicking a sonic sandstorm.

The transition where the live band fades out, leaving only the chirping of crickets and the hum of a generator under the night sky.

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Reviews

Spin8/ 10

“The focus is on subtlety: the brushed drums creeping forward in the mix before receding again, the loosely patterned Fender Rhodes scattering throughout, and thin wails of a trio of vocalists — including Shepherd — rising and then falling again like the shallow breathing of sleep”

PopMatters

“Elaeina is some delicious food for the brain and ears. It’s a record that’s damn near impossible to label”

Rolling Stone4/ 5 stars

“British scientist takes a stunning journey through jazz-ambient fusion”

Consequence of Sound

“Elaenia stands out as a remarkably assured debut album from an artist who took his time putting it together”

Pitchfork8.4/ 10

“The album skirts the edges of the dancefloor, flitting between ambient miniatures and extended jams falling somewhere between post-rock and jazz fusion”

The Observer4/ 5 stars

“A creeping, soaring debut”

musicOMH

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“A soaring, beautiful electronic jazz journey”

The Line of Best Fit

“Of all albums this year, Elaenia is one that could be – probably will be – discussed for some time”

Clash8/ 10

“’Elaenia’ is one of those rare albums that crosses genres and audiences with ease due in thanks to the sheer craft that’s gone into its seven tracks”

NOW Toronto

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AllMusic5/ 5 stars

“Elaenia is fated to become one of those albums that inspires ritualistic listening parties held by small groups of audiophiles”

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