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Trees of Light

Anders Jormin · 2015

56 min · 12 tracks · jazz

Ethereal jazz textures intertwine with intricate melodies, creating a meditative soundscape that invites deep introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Krippainggler — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its expansive soundscapes and intricate rhythms, demonstrating Jormin's masterful command of dynamics and texture.
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    Hirajoshi — Employing a distinct scale, this track showcases Jormin's cultural influences while weaving complex harmonies that highlight the ensemble's interplay.
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    Vilda vindar — Combining lyrical melodies with brisk tempo changes, this track encapsulates the essence of Jormin's improvisational style and emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and a meditative quality, appealing to listeners seeking depth in jazz.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, with bass and piano often intertwining to create rich harmonic textures.
  • The final three tracks gradually reduce in tempo, creating a sense of resolution and calm as the album concludes.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Krippainggler 8:43
  • 2 Dröm 3:55
  • 3 Jag står kvar 3:19
  • 4 Urbanus 4:02
  • 5 Hirajoshi 5:58
  • 6 Minni 2:03
  • 7 Ogadh Dett 5:39
  • 8 Lyöstraini 5:14
  • 9 Sligerpolska 2:28
  • 10 Uoruo 5:59
  • 11 Lyösfridhn 4:49
  • 12 Vilda vindar 4:26

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