Alan Silva, The Celestial Communications Orchestra - The Shout (Portrait For A Small Woman) (1979) [Hi-Res]

The Shout (Portrait For A Small Woman) is an album led by Alan Silva and his Celestial Communications Orchestra, recorded in 1978 in Paris. The music is a vast canvas of free jazz, where intricate harmonies and improvisations craft a rich sonic palette. Tracks like “Golden Flower” and “The Shout” showcase a unique blend of avant-garde exploration with melodic structures, highlighting Silva’s mastery as a composer and conductor. The orchestra, featuring prominent European and American musicians, creates dense sound masses that shift from chaotic energy to subtle, cosmic textures. Dedicated to “all small women,” the album adds an emotional depth to its experimental sound.

Tracklist:
1-1 Alan Silva;The Celestial Communications Orchestra - Golden Flower [10:02]
1-2 Alan Silva;The Celestial Communications Orchestra - The Shout [5:44]
1-3 Alan Silva;The Celestial Communications Orchestra - La Viola Pastel [2:58]
1-4 Alan Silva;The Celestial Communications Orchestra - Ijo [6:26]
1-5 Alan Silva;The Celestial Communications Orchestra - Broadway [9:03]
1-6 Alan Silva;The Celestial Communications Orchestra - Communications [3:12]
1-7 Alan Silva;The Celestial Communications Orchestra - Stepping [2:03]