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Voices of Bishara

Tom Skinner · 2022

27 min · 6 tracks · jazz

A rich tapestry of jazz-infused soundscapes, blending intricate rhythms with introspective melodies that evoke a sense of exploration.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Bishara — The title track serves as a powerful introduction to the album, combining hypnotic grooves with evocative instrumentation that sets the thematic tone.
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    The Journey — This track encapsulates Skinner's ability to weave complex narratives through music, showcasing dynamic shifts in rhythm and texture that mirror personal growth.
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    Voices (of the Past) — Here, Skinner delves into memory and heritage, utilizing haunting melodies that evoke nostalgia while maintaining a modern jazz sensibility.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate compositions and strong performances, though it may not yet have widespread recognition.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a layered texture, where multiple instruments weave in and out of syncopated rhythms, creating a complex sonic landscape.
  • Each track features varying instrumentation, often shifting from melodic lines to more abstract improvisational sections, which keeps the listener engaged.
  • The final track gradually fades out with a minimalistic piano motif, leaving an open-ended feeling that invites reflection.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Bishara 5:37
  • 2 Red 2 2:57
  • 3 The Journey 5:01
  • 4 The Day After Tomorrow 4:59
  • 5 Voices (of the Past) 4:50
  • 6 Quiet as It’s Kept 4:03

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