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Luna Surface

Alan Silva

28 min · 1 track · jazz

An expansive tapestry of sound that merges free jazz improvisation with atmospheric textures, challenging conventional forms.

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    Luna Surface — The title track serves as an immersive exploration of sound, utilizing extended techniques and unconventional textures that define Silva's artistic vision. Its lengthy duration allows for deep improvisational passages that challenge listeners' perceptions of jazz.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
75 /100
Alpine
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

An expansive and immersive instrumental work that pushes the boundaries of free jazz while maintaining cohesion throughout its length.

What we noticed

  • The single track spans over 40 minutes, featuring a continuous flow of sound that evolves through various improvisational sections.
  • The piece shifts dynamically, with moments of intense dissonance followed by quieter, more meditative passages.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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 Luna Surface 28:08

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