Andrea Belfi, Julia Reidy - dessus oben alto up (2024) [Hi-Res]

Jules Reidy collaborates with seasoned Italian percussionist Andrea Belfi on dessus oben alto up, blending Reidy's innovative guitar work and microtonal chimes with Belfi's textured, modular rhythmic grooves. Recorded during a residency at Berlin's Callie's, the album pays tribute to the late Dean Roberts and showcases their synergistic creative process.

Reidy, known for infusing pop and kosmiche elements into avant-garde guitar landscapes, complements Belfi's decades-long exploration of percussive textures. The opening track, "dessus," sets a contemplative tone with fingerpicked melodies and organ-like chimes. This gives way to "oben," an intense piece marked by drones, arpeggios, and driving rhythms. The standout "alto" captures the duo's peak, melding 12-string acoustic riffs, brass-toned synths, and Belfi's dynamic drum rolls. The track evolves into a cosmic-folk crescendo, blending earthy strums with celestial synth blips, highlighting the duo's seamless interplay.

Tracklist:
1-1. Andrea Belfi, Julia Reidy - dessus (05:35)
1-2. Andrea Belfi, Julia Reidy - oben (10:15)
1-3. Andrea Belfi, Julia Reidy - alto (08:35)
1-4. Andrea Belfi, Julia Reidy - up (15:08)