New Release // Oyaarss - Smaida Greizi Nākamība

I have to say this album took me by surprise a little with its wide-ranging influences... developing on the promise delivered by his recent 'Bads' album, Oyaarss has dropped something intriguing with Smaida Greizi Nakamiba. His far reaching influences are evident, with the titular track borrowing from the renowned holy minimalist Arvo Part, juxtaposed against smudged distortion. This theme runs throughout this album, brutality against serenity; reflected in the peaceful scenes full of decay across urban landscapes in the album artwork. Perhaps most surprising in this album, and in my opinion, one of the elements that makes it an album as opposed to a collection of tracks, is Vienaldzīgo pārmaiņu mūzika; a contemplative raw piece of (astral) jazz infused piano - with uplifting phrases fringed at points with a more menacing undertone. A well thought out piece in terms of progression, that demonstrates effectively Arvid's skill in composition, and thus the underlying thought in his more abstract pieces. It serves as an oasis of simplicity within a collection of music torn between oppression and tranquility. But perhaps the highlight of the album for me lies in Lidojums pāri mijkrēslim; reminiscent of something that BVdub's more cynical brother might come out with. A reverb-laden evolving sonic landscape that's in no rush (thankfully) to get to it's point, and serves as an excellent backdrop to getting stoned in the dark with just a flickering candle for company.

Smaida Greizi Nakamiba is out now on Ad Noiseam and you can find the links to buy it here 

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