Recorded Live at Larrys Corner 19 sep 2019.

Live at Larry's Corner Bootleg

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Gert Derkx, Opduvel, may 1 (translated from Dutch to English with Google translate)

Then there's Live at Larry's Corner Bootleg, a rendition of a concert that the trio gave on September 19, 2019. This release consists of four pieces, ranging in length from ten to twenty minutes. If you associate the word "bootleg" directly with inferior sound quality, you don't have to worry: the sound is perfectly fine.
The electronics squeak at the start of "Tritonus Bonus", while Gärdin left immediately with a quick play on the sax. Dimming slides and strings across the strings while Bröndum makes the beep make way for new sounds, which turn out hard and mean. Here a real portion of noise is made. It is great how the trio then lets the intensity flow away, as if it were completely natural. Ahead, both bass and sax briefly explore the higher regions, after which follows a piece that sounds somewhat tactile, with restrained tension. The difficult to describe electronic sounds are now pleasant and have a slightly disruptive effect. The restrained tension is held for a long time, albeit in a varied way, all the way to the end of the piece. No climax or apotheosis, but pure tension.
"Raga Under the Eye of Mingus" starts with spinning electronics, a softly playing, almost whispering sax and monotone ironed bass tones. Here too there is talk of restrained tension. The character of the piece changes after four minutes. Musical tension still prevails, but it is now more intense. The electronic sounds have a frightening effect and the tension lingers due to the strong dynamics in the electronics, which swell up, die away and reappear in modified form. Dimming supports with unruly ironing movements. Gärdin meanwhile examines the gaps and holes, carefully or vigorously. After twelve minutes, the intensity becomes intense, especially because Bröndum releases a few vicious sounds. He produces floating sounds with the theremin. Gärdin is again the imperturbable factor. Or maybe he is the one who is the most flexible. Listening carefully, he finds his own way, without making big jumps.
Picked bass and staccato sax sounds open "Ready for a Cluster?". The electronics are subtle, almost sounding like a third acoustic instrument. That illusion disappears when Bröndum claims more space and adds longer sounds to his repertoire. In the first minutes it is Bröndum anyway that provides the variation. There seems to be no limit to his ideas and sounds and it is a pleasure to hear how he doses his impressions in a measured and tasteful way. After almost seven minutes a contemplative part follows, almost soothing, were it not for Bröndum to make some ominous noises in the background. Then the intensity takes off: the electronics are hard and inescapable, the bass plays fast monotone notes and the sax now also sounds aggressive. A tsunami of sound ensues. What follows is the desolate landscape after that, the mourning and the reconstruction. That is to say that gloom initially prevails in the game of the trio, followed by resignation, after which the music starts to sound a bit more optimistic. All things considered, "Ready for a Cluster" is a very spirited piece.
The start of "Major Triad Penalty" is entirely for Bröndum. Icy sounds sound in the distance and there is something undefined going on, that is how it feels. A wringing and squirming bass and thin sax join in, which means that the sound image is filled in more, but not that the tension is reduced. Sounds are unfriendly, they may be hostile to you. There is no place for beauty. High tones predominate, the bass scrapes and the electronics start to threaten. It's terrifying, it's beautiful.
The three albums released by the trio Bröndum / Gärdin / Dimming contain approximately three hours of music. It is not easy music, but we are not here for that. The improvisations are all worthwhile and each have their charm, their vicious features and their playful features. Anyone who likes free improvisation with an electronic component will get their money's worth.

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