Nicolas Jaar returns with the uniquely meditative “Caves – A Compilation of Silences” – Dancing Astronaut
by: Mitchell Rose
Aug 3, 2021
Nicolas Jaar‘s latest compilation is without doubt one of the most original musical initiatives of his profession, mockingly due to the shortage of music all through. Caves – A Compilation of Silences is a sequence of eight ambient and meditative productions, every with a prolonged pause or “cave” in the course of the piece. The caves are designed with performance in thoughts, permitting the listener to make use of the observe as a timer for cooking, meditation, working, strolling, or sleeping. On Twitter, Jaar shared the inspiration behind the challenge:
“[I]made the 20 minute timer initially for myself in order that I didn’t have to make use of my cellphone alarm once I meditated. Then I shared it with some pals and so they discovered it helpful so I requested different artists to make quick items that put together individuals for moments of silence.” – Nicolas Jaar
Caves – A Compilation of Silences is the primary 2021 launch from Different Individuals, Jaar’s label. The challenge is on the market for buy on Bandcamp, and all proceeds will go to the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery, an area in India which “gives ladies and younger ladies… a possibility to develop their educational and religious potential.”
Featured picture: Andrea Macchia
Classes: Music