Kindred Spirits
Zoe Rahman · 2012
51 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of contemporary jazz and classical influences, marked by intricate melodies and rhythmic explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Maya — This track highlights Rahman's ability to weave intricate melodies with deep emotional resonance, showcasing her technical prowess and sensitivity as a pianist.
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Rise Above — With its uplifting themes and dynamic shifts, this piece exemplifies Rahman's compositional strengths and her knack for creating an engaging narrative through music.
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Forbiddance / My Heart Dances, Like a Peacock, It Dances — This ambitious suite showcases a range of textures and motifs that reflect both classical and jazz influences, demonstrating Rahman's versatility and creativity.
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 a unique blend of jazz and classical influences.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate classical motifs, blending them seamlessly with contemporary jazz elements.
- The piano takes the lead in most pieces, while the rhythm section provides complex, syncopated backing.
- The final track concludes with an extended improvisation, allowing for a gradual fade-out that emphasizes the album's exploratory nature.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Down to Earth 6:24
- 2 Conversation With Nellie 5:31
- 3 Maya 6:24
- 4 Forbiddance / My Heart Dances, Like a Peacock, It Dances 8:24
- 5 Butlers of Glen Avenue 2:25
- 6 Outside In 5:02
- 7 Imagination 3:06
- 8 Rise Above 4:33
- 9 Fly in the Ointment 5:26
- 10 Contusion 3:50
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