Sylva
Snarky Puppy · 2015
114 min · 13 tracks · jazz fusion
A lush blend of jazz fusion and orchestral textures creates a vibrant, cinematic soundscape throughout the album.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic progression with resolution wave-like pacing for reflection cinematic soundscapes for immersion
- Context
- Released on May 26, 2015, 'Sylva' marked Snarky Puppy's first collaborative project with the Metropole Orkest, showcasing their evolution in sound. Following their Grammy-winning album 'We Like It Here', this release solidified their presence in contemporary jazz and expanded their audience significantly.
- If you like
- jazz fusion
Sylva is an album by Snarky Puppy, released in 2015. A lush blend of jazz fusion and orchestral textures creates a vibrant, cinematic soundscape throughout the album. 'Sylva' received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and earning a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. The collaboration with the Metropole Orkest highlighted the group's innovative approach to fusing traditional jazz with orchestral elements. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sylva sound like?
A lush blend of jazz fusion and orchestral textures creates a vibrant, cinematic soundscape throughout the album. Rooted in jazz fusion.
What makes Sylva by Snarky Puppy notable?
'Sylva' received critical acclaim, debuting at number one on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart and earning a Grammy Award nomination for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. The collaboration with the Metropole Orkest highlighted the group's innovative approach to fusing traditional jazz with orchestral elements. Released on May 26, 2015, 'Sylva' marked Snarky Puppy's first collaborative project with the Metropole Orkest, showcasing their evolution in sound. Following their Grammy-winning album 'We Like It Here', this release solidified their presence in contemporary jazz and expanded their audience significantly.
Who is Sylva for?
Sylva works well if you're into dynamic progression with resolution, wave-like pacing for reflection and cinematic soundscapes for immersion.
How many songs are on Sylva?
Sylva has 13 tracks, running approximately 114 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Sintra 3:32
- 2 Flight Standout 6:02
- 3 Atchafalaya Standout 6:04
- 4 The Curtain Standout 15:09
- 5 Gretel 4:20
- 6 The Clearing 19:22
Disc 2
- 1 Sintra 3:32
- 2 Flight Standout 6:03
- 3 Atchafalaya Standout 6:04
- 4 The Curtain Standout 15:09
- 5 Gretel 4:18
- 6 The Clearing 19:23
- 7 Outro 5:53
Release Date
May 26, 2015
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
114 min 53 sec
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