Closer to the Ground
Fred Frith · 2018
50 min · 9 tracks · jazz fusion
A meditative blend of experimental jazz and rock, weaving intricate textures with introspective melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with introspective moments
- meditative atmosphere for deep listening
- consistent progression towards emotional climax
- reflective soundscapes for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- enjoy standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, 'Closer to the Ground' marks Fred Frith's continued exploration of free improvisation and avant-garde music after his earlier works in the 2000s. This album follows his deep engagement with collaborative projects, highlighting his evolution as a solo artist while still incorporating rich ensemble dynamics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Cow· Robert Wyatt· Can
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bones to Pick with Graveyards 5:16
- 2 Alle planmässigen Ziele werden erreicht 5:06
- 3 In the Grip of It 4:56
- 4 Ruhebereich 6:23
- 5 Stars like Trees 5:55
- 6 A Path Made by Walking 6:49
- 7 Betting on the World 2:39
- 8 Love and Other Embers 7:34
- 9 Up in Smoke 6:18
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