Emerald Aether: Shape Shifting cover

Emerald Aether: Shape Shifting

Bill Laswell · 2000

49 min · 14 tracks · jazz · dub music

A fluid exploration of sound, merging dub textures with jazz improvisation and ethereal melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fluid exploration of soundscapes
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • ephemeral moments of reflection
  • immersive headphone listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Emerald Aether: Shape Shifting' was released in 2000, Bill Laswell had established himself as a prolific producer and collaborator. This album came after his notable work on projects like 'Axiom Funk' (1996) and showcased his continued evolution in blending genres, particularly through the incorporation of world music influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Tackhead· Herbie Hancock· Thievery Corporation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Wayfaring Stranger 2:49
  • 2 The Stride Set 6:45
  • 3 The Labouring Man’s Daughter 5:07
  • 4 We Dreamed Our Dreams 0:48
  • 5 Wendel’s Wedding 3:15
  • 6 The Gray Selchie 2:12
  • 7 Dark Green 3:59
  • 8 Wind Chimes and Nursery Rhymes 2:49
  • 9 One, I Love 4:44
  • 10 La bruxa 4:34
  • 11 The Hare in the Heather 2:32
  • 12 Caoineadh na dTrí Muire (Lament of the Three Marys) 3:37
  • 13 Slieve Russell, Jimmy Wards J.G. 2:00
  • 14 The Beauty Spot 4:19

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