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There can be no doubt as to the beauty of this album, no matter what anyone thinks. Marilyn Crispell's first release on ECM, from 1997, reveals the stunning lyrical depth of which this free-improvisation-goddess is capable. But of course, she is but a part of the whole -- Paul Motian and Gary Peacock are the likewise essential to this immaculate album. The music performed is that of Annette Peacock, an influential and passionate artist of the avant-garde. One thing that makes this album remarkable is when you put in perspective the perceived natures of both Crispell and A. Peacock. Before this, Crispell specialized mainly in searing, atonal improvisation. But Annette Peacock's music is mysterious and stark, more "minimal" than "maximal". As unlikely as it might be, this album is one of the most heartstoppingly beautiful things ever created by mankind. Masterly in all respects, this is a gripping, quiet, beautiful work of art. A. Peacock herself appears on the album as guest for vocals on "Dreams (if time weren't)" -- her first recorded performance in 12-years. Otherwise, Crispell plays the adapted vocal lines with rapturous rhythmic accompaniment from Motian and Peacock.
Perhaps at this point, the overuse of the word "beautiful" in ANOTHER review for an ECM album might demand justification. But really, what else does one say? ECM simply has _that many_, uh, beautiful albums. And that "ECM sound" is not beautiful in any manner as pedestrian or superficial as that which aspires directly and intently for beauty (music which often feels emotionally empty and nonintuitive). Instead, one can only explain it verbally with a hollow truism: it is beautiful because it is beautiful. but if you know what I mean, then you _know_ what i mean. Not to mention that virtually all ECM releases have superlative sound production. More labels should be as good as ECM.
anyway, you must hear this album for your own sake. You are simply missing some of the most gorgeous music ever if you never hear it. And hearing it sooner is always better than hearing it later.
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