NYC composer and pianist Gideon Broshy released his album on September 26th, titled NEST. It contains 12 tracks, ranging in length from just under 2 minutes to over 7 minutes.
This album is very heavy in instruments, including no lyrics. Harpsichords, synthesizers, celestas, dulcimers, pianos and software instruments are all cited as influences on the album. The record was created alongside collaborators Matt Evans, Gleb Kanasevich and Mantawoman, and was configured over 3 years.
I was really pleasantly surprised by this album and it’s content. Coming in at around 55 minutes long, it provides a sense of ambience but also maximalism in some areas. In the opening track, ‘Stutter’, I found a fair amount of pop influence, leaning into genres like bubblegum bass with its energetic melodies. This is similarly done in tracks like ‘Spot’ and ‘Slash’. These are tracks I think have the most electronic influence, taken from the energetic pops of sound which are most likely created using software.
However, the album is crafted with shifts in tone and this theme is most prevalent in the track ‘String’. This is one of the most downtempo instances on the album, which still manages to be interesting. This adds to the versatility of the album, as it creates something that can fit into every mood and genre where hopefully many people can enjoy!
The layering of different sounds in most songs adds to the feel when listening to the album. While people might find this potentially strange and overstimulating, it is so important to keep an open mind to the density of the tracks. The album has no lyrics, the amount of instrumental layers to the track make up for that.
Tracks on the longer side such as the core track ‘Nest’ and later track ‘Plateus’ are very bold pieces, taking many different instruments into consideration to add to the theme. Even though the length may potentially deter some listeners, but the shifts throughout the song turn it into something completely different by the end.
Overall, this is a highly versatile album which definitely has the potential to appeal to so many listeners of different genres. I really enjoyed the mix of instruments which helped me come to the conclusion that it takes such a well-minded team to make something like this come to life!
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