Bloodroot
Kelly Moran · 2017
30 min · 11 tracks · classical music
A delicate blend of ethereal electronics and minimalist piano creates a serene yet haunting atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Iris — Opening with a fragile piano motif layered over ambient textures, this track sets the introspective tone that permeates the entire album.
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Bloodroot — The title track features a compelling interplay between dissonance and harmony, showcasing Moran's mastery of blending classical techniques with modern electronic soundscapes.
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Heliconia — Closing the album, this expansive piece builds dynamically, merging rich sonic layers to create an immersive experience that encapsulates the themes of growth and transformation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's blend of minimalist piano and electronics creates a unique sound that rewards attentive listening.
What we noticed
- Each track features a minimalist piano motif that is gradually layered with electronic textures, creating a rich soundscape.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with most tracks hovering around a slow to mid-tempo pace.
- Several tracks incorporate silence and pauses as integral elements, enhancing the ethereal quality of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- brief, immersive listening experiences
- delicate textures for quiet moments
- transcendent background for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat or fast-paced
- prefer traditional song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Bloodroot is Kelly Moran's debut full-length album after a series of acclaimed EPs. This project showcases her unique fusion of classical and electronic elements, marking a significant step in her artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tim Hecker· Ryuichi Sakamoto· Nils Frahm
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Iris 1:52
- 2 Celandine 3:06
- 3 Freesia 2:22
- 4 Hyacinth 3:24
- 5 Liatris 2:10
- 6 Bloodroot 3:27
- 7 Calla 1:21
- 8 Statice 3:21
- 9 Aster 2:51
- 10 Limonium 2:01
- 11 Heliconia 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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