I CARE IF YOU LISTEN: 2018 Contemporary Classical Music Albums: Editor’s Picks
I CARE IF YOU LISTEN: 2018 Contemporary Classical Music Albums: Editor’s Picks
BY AMANDA COOK
STRANGE PARADISE: TIGUE
”Strange Paradise (New Amsterdam Records/NNA Tapes) is the sophomore album from Brooklyn-based percussion trio Tigue (Matt Evans, Amy Garapic and Carson Moody). The album features three tracks ranging from 8-21 minutes in length, each of which are intended for ‘extended listening,’ according to the ensemble.
Ordinarily know for their high-octane performances, Tigue takes an ambient and atmospheric turn on Strange Paradise. Each track explores gradual shifts in texture and groove that create a kaleidoscopic listening experience. Tigue effortlessly skates from hypnotic beats to serene stillness to drone-based rhythmic explorations with incredible versatility, unlocking another realm of capabilities as an ensemble.”