Szymon Kaliski Out of Forgetting

Hailing from a small town which neighbours Pozna?, Poland, Szymon Kaliski works with acoustic instruments and field recordings to give rise to his vision of minimalist music with audio which is imperfect by design…

Out of Forgetting begins with a poignant piano track, slow-paced and deliberate. The phrases and melodies are perfectly timed, every note is of paramount importance. Crackle and static are used tastefully and add texture to the recordings.

Consecutive numbers follow a similar pattern, evolving and exploring with a loose style which meanders gently, compelling the listeners rapt attention. Drones, piano and snatches of field recordings take turns in leading each piece.

Meticulously crafted over long winter nights, Out of Forgetting feels intimate and forlorn. Though he wears his influences on his sleeve, Kaliski proves to be a talented composer who’s work can stand alongside other contemporary artists of the genre such as Library Tapes and Machinefabriek, whom he echos in style.

The refrains performed are minimalist, sometimes to the point of simplicity but Kaliski possesses that rare touch of being able to make what may be humble parts if unaccompanied add up to a complex and moving whole.

There’s a feeling of restrained passion, each note holds a weight behind it and when snippets of conversation and field recordings take centre stage, it sounds natural and unhurried, not just on afterthought.

A promising solo debut, Kaliski has emerged onto the experimental music scene and one gets the sense that he will be around for some time to come. – Review by Adam Williams for Fluid Radio

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