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Winter Morning Walks

Maria Schneider · 2013

52 min · 14 tracks · jazz

A serene blend of jazz and contemporary classical, evoking the tranquility of winter landscapes through intricate melodies and rich harmonies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    When I Switched On a Light — This track encapsulates the album's reflective essence with its delicate interplay between instruments, portraying a moment of quiet revelation and clarity.
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    My Wife and I Walk the Cold Road — The narrative woven into this piece captures an intimate scene of companionship, enhanced by lush melodies that evoke the chill of a winter walk.
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    How Important It Must Be — This extended track showcases Schneider's mastery in composition, blending complex rhythms and harmonies that mirror the contemplative nature of the lyrics and themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate compositions and seamless blend of jazz with classical elements create a distinctive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The first eight tracks are structured around a theme of winter, using soft dynamics and intricate melodies to evoke serene landscapes.
  • The last six tracks shift focus to a narrative inspired by Carlos Drummond de Andrade, incorporating spoken word elements alongside the music.
  • The album maintains a consistent tempo range, primarily staying in slow to moderate tempos that enhance its tranquil atmosphere.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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 Winter Morning Walks: 1. Perfectly Still This Solstice Morning 3:34
  • 2 Winter Morning Walks: 2. When I Switched On a Light 1:54
  • 3 Winter Morning Walks: 3. Walking by Flashlight 3:51
  • 4 Winter Morning Walks: 4. I Saw a Dust Devil This Morning 2:45
  • 5 Winter Morning Walks: 5. My Wife and I Walk the Cold Road 3:57
  • 6 Winter Morning Walks: 6. All Night, in Gusty Winds 2:19
  • 7 Winter Morning Walks: 7. Our Finch Feeder 1:25
  • 8 Winter Morning Walks: 8. Spring, the Sky Rippled with Geese 2:24
  • 9 Winter Morning Walks: 9. How Important It Must Be 6:02
  • 10 Carlos Drummond de Andrade Stories: 1. Prologue 4:27
  • 11 Carlos Drummond de Andrade Stories: 2. The Dead in Frock Coats 4:48
  • 12 Carlos Drummond de Andrade Stories: 3. Souvenir of the Ancient World 3:49
  • 13 Carlos Drummond de Andrade Stories: 4. Don't Kill Yourself 6:09
  • 14 Carlos Drummond de Andrade Stories: 5. Quadrille 4:36

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