Daylight Ghosts
54 min · 9 tracks · jazz
A contemplative blend of intricate jazz textures meets evocative melodies, creating a hauntingly immersive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Shining One — This opening track establishes the album's atmospheric tone with its ethereal piano lines and subtle rhythmic shifts, inviting listeners into Taborn's introspective world.
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Daylight Ghosts — The title track encapsulates the album's essence through its delicate interplay of melody and harmony, revealing Taborn's mastery of creating tension within serenity.
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Phantom Ratio — This expansive piece showcases Taborn's experimental edge, weaving together intricate motifs that challenge conventional jazz structures while maintaining an emotional core.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate textures and gradual development create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered textures, with piano and electronic elements intertwining throughout the tracks.
- Each piece typically develops slowly, often starting with a single melodic line that gradually expands into more complex arrangements.
- Several tracks utilize silence and space effectively, creating moments of tension before resolving into fuller soundscapes.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hauntingly immersive sonic landscapes
- patient unfolding of intricate melodies
- reflective moments of quiet contemplation
- subtle shifts in emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- want straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, Daylight Ghosts is Craig Taborn's follow-up to his critically acclaimed album, Avenging Angel. At this point in his career, Taborn was already recognized for his innovative approach to jazz, having collaborated with notable artists and explored diverse musical styles. This album marks a significant evolution in his sound, showcasing his growth as a composer and bandleader.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jason Moran· Tigran Hamasyan· Brad Mehldau
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Shining One 3:29
- 2 Abandoned Reminder 7:46
- 3 Daylight Ghosts 7:36
- 4 New Glory 3:14
- 5 The Great Silence 5:37
- 6 Ancient 8:15
- 7 Jamaican Farewell 5:39
- 8 Subtle Living Equations 4:31
- 9 Phantom Ratio 8:29
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