It Is in the Brewing Luminous
Cecil Taylor · 1981
68 min · 1 track · jazz
A sprawling exploration of avant-garde jazz that melds chaotic improvisation with deeply meditative passages.
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It Is in the Brewing Luminous — The title track serves as a monumental showcase of Taylor's virtuosic piano work, blending intricate rhythms with an expansive emotional range that defines the album's ethos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's lengthy improvisation and dynamic shifts create a unique listening experience that rewards deep engagement.
What we noticed
- The album consists of a single, extended track that spans over 40 minutes, allowing for an expansive exploration of themes.
- The piece features a wide range of dynamics, shifting from frenetic, chaotic passages to quieter, more meditative sections.
- Improvisation is central, with the piano often leading in unpredictable directions while other instruments respond in real-time.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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Significant within its genre. 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 It Is in the Brewing Luminous 1:08:58
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