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Live/Remix

Portico Quartet · 2013

124 min · 19 tracks · jazz

A fluid blend of jazz improvisation and electronic textures that transports listeners through atmospheric soundscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Window Seat Start here — This track opens the album with a haunting melody and intricate rhythms, setting the tone for the immersive experience that follows. Its delicate interplay between acoustic instruments and electronic elements exemplifies the group's signature sound.
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    Rubidium / Line — Spanning nearly thirteen minutes, this piece showcases the band's improvisational skill while creating a mesmerizing build-up that captivates listeners throughout its duration. The seamless transition between sections highlights their ability to fuse genres.
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    City of Glass — This track stands out for its rich layering and atmospheric depth, pushing the boundaries of traditional jazz into more experimental territory. Its evocative soundscapes invite listeners to lose themselves in its intricate textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive soundscapes for deep focus
  • wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
  • dynamic remixes encourage exploration
  • ideal for reflective late nights
  • engaging rhythms for creative work

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer quick, catchy tracks
  • seek straightforward, linear experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — Combines live performance with remixes, expanding their sonic palette.
Career context
By the time 'Live/Remix' was released in January 2013, Portico Quartet had established themselves as a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz. This album followed their critically acclaimed 2012 release 'Portico,' showcasing their evolution into blending live recordings with innovative remixes by various producers.
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Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Window Seat Start here 4:11
  • 2 City of Glass 8:50
  • 3 Rubidium / Line 12:56
  • 4 Ruins 6:15
  • 5 Clipper 7:04
  • 6 4096 Colours 6:58
  • 7 Laker Boo 10:09
  • 8 Steepless 8:07
  • 9 Dawn Patrol 8:16
  • 10 Dawn Patrol (alternate Ending) 4:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Window Seat (Will Ward remix) 3:14
  • 2 Line (Sbtrkt More Hang remix) 6:02
  • 3 Rubidium (Luke Abbott remix) 4:55
  • 4 Laker Boo (DVA's Hi:Emotions remix) 3:46
  • 5 City of Glass (LV remix) 4:47
  • 6 Steepless (Capac remix) 5:27
  • 7 4096 Colours (Konx-Om-Pax remix) 8:21
  • 8 Laker Boo (Luca Lozano remix) 7:41
  • 9 Steepless (PQ edit) 2:04

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