It gives us great pleasure to welcome Krononaut‘s Leo Abrahams (above, front) for the latest Arcana playlist guest turn. The improvisatory duo release Krononaut II on Palomino on 9 August, and Abrahams has generously given us an insight into the working process behind the album. Here is the playlist – and you can read below the detail on his choices:

Schneider TM First Of May
Ingenious sonic investigations of the guitar from a studio master.

Mazz Swift Hidden In Plain Sight
I met Mazz playing in Anohni’s band recently. Their record absolutely blew me away with its sincerity and erudition.

Oval hmmm
So playful and so detailed, all these years on I still have no idea how he did it, but it’s firmly lodged in my subconscious.

Spin Marvel Tuesday’s Blues
The record that first brought Martin France to my attention. Astonishing drumming – melodic, refined and furious.

John Hassell, Brian Eno Delta Rain Dream
One of those records that is responsible for a whole new genre, it is tremendously free.

Sulton Nazar Omaded Mehmoni Mo
Recorded by Lu Edmonds in the mountains of Tajikistan in the early 2000s, this master of maddoh opened my ears to a whole new culture.

Krononaut Convocation
This track from the first record gets closest to the till-but-not-static feeling that we were reaching for on the second.

Morton Feldman Palais de Mari
A relatively concise piece from one of my favourite composers, this is deep, concentrated and compelling music.

Our very grateful thanks to Leo for his selection.

Published post no.2,259 – Saturday 3 August 2024