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Description:
Blackened Cities by Melanie De Biasio, released 20 May 2016.
This version of Blackened Cities comes as a 1xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
Comes with a free download coupon and housed in a printed innersleeve.
Translucid sticker on shrinkwrap reads "Blackened Cities Melanie De Biasio"
"Blackened Cities" is an atmospheric LP by Belgian vocalist and flautist Melanie De Biasio, released on the renowned indie label Play It Again Sam. Conceived as a single long-form piece, the album unfolds like a nocturnal journey through a vast, imagined metropolis: smoky, slow-building and immersive. Minimalistic jazz elements, subtle electronics and spacious, cinematic production create a hypnotic soundscape that blurs the boundaries between jazz, ambient and contemporary art pop. The record is ideal for late-night listening and rewards attentive, repeated plays with ever-new layers of detail and emotion.
Melanie De Biasio has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary jazz and crossover music. Known for her hushed, intimate vocals, precise flute work and a strong sense of atmosphere, she has built an international following far beyond the traditional jazz scene. With earlier releases she earned critical acclaim for her ability to strip jazz down to its essence, focusing on mood, space and emotional intensity rather than technical display. Her work is often praised by critics for its bold reduction, her charismatic stage presence and the way she fuses jazz, soul and minimalist influences into a unique personal style.
Play It Again Sam (PIAS) is a respected independent music company and label that has been supporting innovative artists for decades. Based in Europe, it is known for championing boundary-pushing, artist-driven projects across genres, from alternative and indie to experimental and jazz-related releases. Instead of following short-lived trends, the label focuses on carefully curated catalogs and long-term artist development. With "Blackened Cities", Play It Again Sam underlines its reputation for giving distinctive, genre-defying voices like Melanie De Biasio the space and artistic freedom they need to realize ambitious, atmospheric works.
Modern
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- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 110- Avantgarde/Free 964- Bebop 112- Bossa Nova 338- Cool 73- Hard Bop 154- Jazz Rock/Fusion 729- Latin Jazz 999- Other Modern Jazz 27.215- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 803- World-&Ethno-Ja. 447
