Vessel in Orbit
Whit Dickey · 2017
48 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A cosmic exploration of sound, blending free jazz improvisation with rhythmic structures that evoke the vastness of space.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spaceship 9 — This opening track sets a tone of exploration with its expansive soundscapes and intricate rhythms, establishing the thematic journey the album promises.
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Galaxy 9 — Clocking in at over nine minutes, this piece showcases dynamic interplay between musicians, creating a sense of both tension and release that mirrors celestial movements.
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To a Lost Comrade — This track features poignant melodies paired with reflective improvisation, serving as an emotional centerpiece that honors connections beyond the physical realm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's blend of structured rhythm and free improvisation creates a unique listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features extended improvisational sections that often shift in tempo and dynamics, creating a sense of exploration.
- Each track varies in structure, with some relying on rhythmic patterns while others delve into free-form expression.
- The use of silence and space between notes is prominent, allowing for moments of tension and release throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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 Spaceship 9 5:15
- 2 Space Walk 6:37
- 3 Dark Matter 5:58
- 4 Galaxy 9 9:13
- 5 Turbulence 4:51
- 6 To a Lost Comrade 5:39
- 7 Space Strut 4:29
- 8 Hyperspatial 6:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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