Forest Floor
Fergus McCreadie · 2022
54 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A serene exploration of acoustic textures that intertwines delicate melodies with the intricacies of jazz improvisation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Law Hill — Opening with an expansive melody, this track captures the essence of the album’s thematic exploration of nature and reflection, setting a tranquil tone.
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The Unfurrowed Field — This piece presents a dynamic interplay among musicians, showcasing McCreadie's skillful piano work and the synergy within the ensemble, embodying the spirit of collaboration in jazz.
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Forest Floor — The title track encapsulates the album’s core themes with its lush harmonies and gentle pacing, inviting listeners into an immersive sonic landscape inspired by nature.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and effective pacing, rewarding attentive listening while maintaining a serene atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gentle piano melody in 'Law Hill' that sets a tranquil tone, which is maintained throughout the first half.
- Tracks feature extended improvisational sections, allowing musicians to explore themes rather than adhering strictly to written compositions.
- The last two tracks, 'White Water' and 'Glade', gradually reduce in tempo and intensity, creating a sense of closure as the album concludes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Law Hill 6:52
- 2 The Unfurrowed Field 8:36
- 3 Morning Moon 5:52
- 4 Landslide 4:33
- 5 Forest Floor 4:29
- 6 The Ridge 10:27
- 7 White Water 8:16
- 8 Glade 5:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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