Like Water is a fitting title for a composition that is, overall, very soft and quiet without being inorganically sparse. Bun-Ching Lam kept three Chinese sayings in mind while composing: "Years flow by like water," "Relations between gentlemen are plain like water," and "Love tender like water." Through the exquisite musicianship of the Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio, Lam slowly unwraps her water emotive vignettes. An overall balance is realized as percussive melodic bursts and dramatic runs provide intermittent release after sections of patience and musical tension, and refocus attention after the more delicate stretches. With this release, Tzadik presents a strong, understated modern composition of mature beauty.
Joslyn Layne
Tracklist :
1-7. I
8-14. II
15. Vibraphone Solo 2:49
16. Epilogue 1:06
Credits :
Composed By, Producer – Bun-Ching Lam
Ensemble – Abel-Steinberg-Winant Trio
Percussion, Producer [Line Producer] – William Winant
Piano –Piano – Julie Steinberg
Viola, Violin – David Abel
Design – Kimsu Theiler
