In the ever-expanding realm of sub-genres, »music for staring into the distance« is probably the most apt description F.S. Blumm could have chosen for his sound. On his new album »Torre«, released on Nils Frahm’s Leiter label and informally subtitled »Soothing Sounds for Adults«, guitar, strings and brass gently intertwine to create a comforting, soothing and even healing effect. Close your eyes, lean back and listen to the distant murmur of the Mediterranean, feel the gentle breeze and imagine a lazy four-legged friend curled up in the shade. The sound of the Italian Riviera, where Blumm escaped the hustle and bustle of everyday life for a while, resonates in every note, and it’s not hard to hear that the award-winning radio play producer has a knack for finely tuned stories. On »Hollergrund« the cello strings bounce and the clarinet whistles mischievous melodies as if he didn’t have a care in the world. None other than cellist Anne Müller and jazz clarinettist Michael Thieke give the whole album its warm sound and admirable lightness. F.S. Blumm, himself a classically trained guitarist, returns to his musical roots and meets the fast-paced present with a decelerated sound, both devotedly and seemingly effortlessly.
Torre
