The Way We Speak, by Spaces Unfolding (Metcalfe/Wachsmann/Karlsen)

The Way We Speak

by Spaces Unfolding (Metcalfe/Wachsmann/Karlsen)

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1.	The Way We Speak Pt. 1 08:50	buy track
2.	Unfolding Spaces Pt. 1 08:57	buy track
3.	Unfolding Spaces Pt. 2 14:30	buy track
4.	Unfolding Spaces Pt. 3 07:33	buy track
5.	The Way We Speak Pt. 2 11:30	buy track

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Bead Records is proud to announce the debut release 'The Way We Speak' by 'Spaces Unfolding', a trio compromising of UK stalwarts Neil Metcalfe (flute), Philipp Wachsmann (violin) and Norwegian drummer Emil Karlsen.

"I first met Phil and Neil back in 2019 as part of the London Improvisers Orchestra. Since then, I’ve had the joy of performing alongside them in various contexts although separately, notably with Phil in the electro-acoustic trio Tern and with Neil in various ad-hoc situations on the London improvised music scene. It’s a great honour sharing stage with, what in my opinion is, two of the UK’s most distinct improvising musicians whose influence on the scene is evident. When approaching Neil with the project he, to my surprise, explained that him and Phil had never played together apart from in the London Improvisers Orchestra and in various Evan Parker large ensembles. Two minds who share a commonality in their improvisational approach, and two obvious collaborators whose paths rarely crossed ultimately outlined an intriguing framework for the group to emerge from. Luckily, my idea was enthusiastically received, and thus Spaces Unfolding was created.

We later spent an afternoon in St. Mary’s Old Church in Stoke Newington recording the album without any prior discussions of ideas to explore. The result is an honest representation of what happened in the space. The first encounter of an improvising trio exploring the group constellation within its surroundings. I’m proud to present this group and its music – Spaces Unfolding."
- Emil Karlsen

read more: emilkarlsen.com/spacesunfolding

Press reactions
Honorary mention on the “Albums of the year list 2022” – New York City Jazz Record

“Natural, immediate and intimate (…) never losing the intriguing tension” – Eyal Hareuveni, Salt Peanuts

“The Way We Speak engulfs the edginess of those early 80’s recordings by the same label.” – Fotis Nikolakopoulos, FreeJazzblog

It is one of the finest documents of how improvisation is made that this listener has heard, on par with the two astounding The Life of a Trio albums (by Paul Bley, Jimmy Giuffre and Steve Swallow) - George Grella, New York City Jazz Records

"British people use the word “lovely” to describe almost anything – “brilliant” runs a close second. But both arguably overused descriptors apply to The Way We Speak. Spaces Unfolding’s music is something to savor, to relish. It is both lovely and brilliant.”
–Bill Shoemaker, Point Of Depature

“lively and colourful collection of pieces” – Ben Lunn, Morning Star

credits

released November 10, 2022

Spaces Unfolding

Neil Metcalfe - flute
Philipp Wachsmann - violin
Emil Karlsen - drums

Recording, mix and master by Alex Bonney
Cover photo, artwork and design by Emil Karlsen

Recorded 28th June 2021 in St.Mary's Old Church Stoke Newington, London

Produced by Emil Karlsen and Philipp Wachsmann for Bead Records

Thanks to Help Musicians UK for funding the release of this material

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