MVI’s Debut Album, ‘In The Rain Shadow’ is a World Folk Masterpiece
The MVI is a classical music collective that is led by composer, Mark Vickness. Comprising of seven members, the band create instrumentals that is native to both eastern and western music cultures. Blending styles like jazz and rock to folk, funk and Hindustani music, they showcase the inclusivity and versatility of world music.
In their debut album, ‘In The Rain Shadow’, they portray the ambient quotients of natural phenomena, places and concepts with contemplative and sentimental spreads. Across the nine tracks, they slip in and out of diverse folk spheres, bringing textures and emotions from across the globe and set it in front of us to enjoy. Listen Now!
The track is introduced with ‘High Desert’. Opening with glinting strokes of guitar acoustics, it is progressively layered with saxophone, dynamic percussion, and orchestral violins. The sax especially achieves a folk-jazz spectrum that changes with your perception of it. It boasts at least five distinct arcs that mid-melody transform the energy and emotion of its predecessor.
In ‘The Gorge’ we see upbeat rhythms and colorful folk/classical fusions that are then absorbed into a powerful rock frame. And then, the highland violins come in, scattering across the soundscape on the heels of lapping tabla beats.
‘Alluvial Fans’ and ‘Roadrunner’ bleed into beautiful choral variations. Both the tracks play around with the fluid velvet textures of the sax and violins. Underscored by the lilting dimensions of tabla percussion, they are really enjoyable stretches of creativity.
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‘Stillness’ and ‘Cloud Shadows’ are both designed as ambient spreads. Lots of straight and monochromatic planes with gentle and seamless flows. Listening to them, cultivates a sense of boundlessness and the calming freedom that comes with it.
‘Rupak’ is a prolific eastern blend, shadowed by an ethereal sphere. ‘On the Cliffs of Mohr’ celebrates the sentimental curves of the violin. And finally, the title track plays out like a seamless ocean of serenity. Grounded by gentle undulations, it is pours its peace into the listener.
The MVI is Mads Tolling on violin, Matt Renzi on oboe/English horn/sax, Joseph Hebert on cello, Dan Feiszli on bass, Ty Burhoe on tabla, MB Gordy on percussion, and Mark Vickness on the guitar.
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The album is available for streaming on popular sites like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music!
You can listen to ‘In The Rain Shadow’ by MVI (Mark Vickness Interconnected) here -
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