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Released 50 years ago

Watercourse Way

Shadowfax · 1976

41 min · 6 tracks · electronic music

A tranquil blend of chamber jazz and electronic soundscapes that evokes serene natural imagery.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Shape of a Word — This track opens the album with intricate melodies and a dynamic interplay between instruments, setting the tone for the seamless blend of styles throughout.
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    Watercourse Way — The title track encapsulates the album's serene essence, featuring flowing rhythms and evocative harmonies that reflect the natural themes present in the work.
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    A Song for My Brother — This lengthy composition showcases Shadowfax's ability to weave emotional narratives through music, combining improvisational passages with structured motifs that highlight their musicianship.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Shape of a Word 7:31
  • 2 Linear Dance 5:53
  • 3 Petite Aubade 6:01
  • 4 Book of Hours 6:39
  • 5 Watercourse Way 6:05
  • 6 A Song for My Brother 9:41

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