The Crucible by Kabuki
Endless possibilities are overstimulation – psychologists know that, as do Zen Buddhists. Limitation to a certain palette of sounds and instruments is an intelligent way to channel creativity in music.
The Crucible was Kabuki’s laboratory to develop new creative processes throughout the year of 2021. Broadcasting live on his Twitch channel several times per week, the veteran Frankfurt producer established a new routine using a similar sound palette and structure for a month straight, leading to spontaneous interactions with long-time fans and strangers discovering his music for the first time.
These sessions spawned 12 highly emotional beat compositions, rooted in classic hip-hop, fusion jazz, ambient and experimental electronic music – as if Pete Rock and Floating Points had jammed with Boards of Canada in the Scottish highlands. Still, the distinct vibe of the project feels reminiscent of Kabuki’s own 2014 instrumental hip-hop masterpiece “Meditations”. These organic sounds were made for the true connoisseurs of the craft.
»The Crucible« is real music of its times, destined to warm your heart and soothe your soul. Carrying an indestructible sense of hope and positivity, this is collapse-proof headphone music for resilient humans in the age of the long descent.
Words: Stephan Kunze
Tracklist
| 1. | Red Phase, Part One | 2:58 |
| 2. | Red Phase, Part Two | 3:18 |
| 3. | Blue Phase, Part One | 4:40 |
| 4. | Blue Phase, Part Two | 4:51 |
| 5. | Green Phase, Part One | 3:27 |
| 6. | Green Phase, Part Two | 4:47 |
| 7. | Orange Phase, Part One | 4:54 |
| 8. | Orange Phase, Part Two | 4:21 |
| 9. | Lilac Phase, Part One | 4:27 |
| 10. | Lilac Phase, Part Two | 6:10 |
| 11. | Navy Phase, Part One | 5:17 |
| 12. | Navy Phase, Part Two | 5:53 |
