ECM's New Series has seldom delivered an album of such ageless beauty, or one that fits in with contemporary trends so majestically. Loosely based around the spiritual compositions of Armenian-born philosopher-composer Georges Ivanovitch Gurdjieff, The narrative here centres around the effortlessly evocative solitary Piano of Vassilis Tsabropoulos, eventually finding companionship with Anja Lechner's mournful, intoxicating Cello. Although this year has certainly seen an incredible volume of groundbreaking imaginary soundtrack pieces, some breaking the mould with all sorts of anachronisms and electronic modifications, this breathtaking album manages to achieve this generic osmosis with nothing more then just two traditional instruments at its disposal. The way the piano notes resonate into infinity, the noir movements of the cello - suggestive of a bygone era yet strangely coherent with the new home listening stylings that have dominated this year's most exceptional albums. Fans of everything from Virgina Astley to Eric Satie, from Max Richter to Swod, from the Notwist's instrumental work to Michael Nyman...need to check this amazing album out without any further delay. Essential listening.
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