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Saturnian

David S. Ware · 2010

38 min · 3 tracks · jazz

Cosmic explorations unfold through complex rhythms and transcendent improvisation, merging spiritual jazz with avant-garde sensibilities.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Methone — Opening with a meditative atmosphere, Methone showcases Ware's saxophone prowess while allowing space for intricate interplay among the ensemble, setting the tone for the album’s exploration.
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    Pallene — This track exemplifies dynamic contrasts between silence and sound, featuring intense solos that highlight the emotional depth and technical skill characteristic of Ware's style.
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    Anthe — Closing the album, Anthe encapsulates a sense of resolution through its reflective melodies and rich textures, leaving listeners with a profound impression of Ware's musical journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate improvisation and unique structures, reflecting Ware's distinctive voice in avant-garde jazz.

What we noticed

  • Each track features extended improvisation, with the musicians exploring complex rhythmic patterns that evolve throughout the pieces.
  • The album opens with a slow build in 'Methone', gradually introducing layers of sound before reaching a climactic interplay between instruments.
  • The final track, 'Anthe', concludes with a gradual deceleration, allowing for a reflective and meditative finish.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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 Methone 14:25
  • 2 Pallene 12:38
  • 3 Anthe 11:42

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