One of the definitions of complacency is “to be completely satisfied right where you are.” And satisfied you will be, settled back in a comfortable chair, as you take in these mellow compositions which seem to shimmer like snowflakes in the air. This work evokes a slower, more peaceful approach to life.
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“This is what we wanted to tell you for now. We are glad to have reached your ears; and perhaps a little of your hearts and minds, if for a second or two only.”
–Gustavo and Mauro.
Beyond Absence is: Gustavo Caldas and Mauro Longordo
Recorded at the Blue Shed Studio, Acton, MA, 2006
Original cover artwork by M. Longordo
01 Abertura (05:38)
02 The End of Living and Begining of Survival (07:46)
03 Including-Imaginary Faith (02:26)
04 Loud Again (04:45)
05 Yesterday’s Product (01:47)
06 An Eagle’s Egg in a Chicken Nest (02:47)
07 Space Trip (04:10)
08 Mestre Salu (13:13)
09 Goodbye Canal 100-In Black and White (06:50)
Total Time: 00:49:22
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5 responses so far ↓
1 travis // Nov 17, 2008 at 3:48 pm
“… Complacency is a collection of quiet, contemplative acoustic jazz pieces by Beyond Absence. the duo takes a very peaceful, thoughtful and simplistic approach to their music- slow, minimal improvisations for acoustic guitar and piano, with some occasional subtle percussion and keyboards. perfectly warm music to shelter from the darkening cold outside.”
2 Mike Farley // Nov 17, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Superb! Full of peace and wonder, fluid sounds suspended in some sort of stillness that is infinitely reassuring and somehow encouraging. There is a glittering new marvel in almost every bar, and yet each one only serves to deepen the sense of solace and refuge that runs through the whole album.
The playing, incidentally, is glorious, understated and beautiful. The bass work is especially sensitive, and full of a sense of wonder and searching. Just a delight!
3 Eliana Ventura // Nov 18, 2008 at 10:53 pm
An artfully conceived, beautifully crafted, and meticulously structured album that took me to a fairytale world, a world that I simply couldn’t escape, even if I wanted to.
Well done!
4 Ricardo P.B.Carmo // Dec 4, 2008 at 7:13 pm
Caro Mauro, vc é realmente um artista. Na música e na arte da pintura. Suas composicoes, juntamente com seu parceiro Gustavo transmitem um vislumbre de níveis sutis de percepcao. Como todo verdadeiro artista deve possuir. Passam delicadeza, emotividade sutil, devaneio consequente, enfim, algo que nos faz acreditar em muito mais do que vemos e sentimos. Que vc possa transmitir tudo isso em toda sua vida. Gostei especialmente da Imaginary Faith. abracao.
5 Nancy King // Dec 17, 2008 at 10:10 am
Wonderfully peaceful. Perfect for a stressful workplace as well as a quiet evening at home. A great Christmas gift. thank you.
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