The Study of Touch
Django Bates · 2017
56 min · 11 tracks · jazz
A vibrant fusion of jazz improvisation and eclectic soundscapes that invites listeners on a whimsical sonic journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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Giorgiantics — This track exemplifies Bates's playful ingenuity, combining complex rhythms with melodic lines that weave in and out of focus, creating a sense of surprise.
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We Are Not Lost, We Are Simply Finding Our Way — With its contemplative atmosphere and rich textures, this track captures the essence of the album's introspective journey through sound and emotion.
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The Study of Touch — The title track serves as a centerpiece, showcasing Bates's skillful piano work alongside intricate arrangements that evoke a sense of exploration and depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical sonic explorations
- patient unfolding narratives
- playful improvisation moments
- thoughtful afternoon listening
- introspective journey through sound
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Study of Touch' was released in January 2017, Django Bates had established himself as an innovative force in contemporary jazz. This album arrived after his acclaimed work with the group Delightful Precipice and showcased his unique approach to composition and arrangement, marking a continued evolution in his artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Polar Bear· Nils Frahm· Tigran Hamasyan
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Senza Bitterness
The transition in instrumentation shifts from a solo piano to a full ensemble, creating a contrasting dynamic that emphasizes emotional release.
This shift not only highlights Bates’s compositional prowess but also enhances the thematic richness by juxtaposing solitude with communal expression.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sadness All the Way Down 2:16
- 2 Giorgiantics 6:06
- 3 Little Petherick 6:25
- 4 Senza Bitterness 3:29
- 5 We Are Not Lost, We Are Simply Finding Our Way 6:10
- 6 This World 5:30
- 7 The Study of Touch 9:45
- 8 Passport 2:48
- 9 Slippage Street 7:40
- 10 Peonies as Promised 4:51
- 11 Happiness All the Way Up 1:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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