Abstract Orchestra - Madvillain, Vol. 1

Abstract Orchestra - Madvillain, Vol. 1Coming off the back of their successful album of J Dilla interpretations (and a single with Dilla's younger brother, Illa J), this time Abstract Orchestra focuses on MF DOOM and Madlib's collaborative work as Madvillan. Led by Saxophonist Rob Mitchell, the UK group explores jazz, TV soundtracks and film scores, combined with classic big band writing and a focus on improvisation. A jazz album as much as it is a hip hop album, Madvillain, Vol. 1 is

the Boston band’s first release on Hopeless Records

one of the songs on the album called "The Answer Is In The Pyramid (Turn It Upside Down)" is inspired by the 'Gluten Free Ebola' South Park episode

" the album not only showcases their ever-evolving sound but also further cements their place as boundary-pushing innovators in the contemporary music landscape

"Wherever You Are" was released as the album's lead single

(Vagabonds In Power)

artists who approach experimental ambient from their pop or club background (Lucrecia Dalt

Written and created in Paris

albums aren't a static reflection of a moment in time

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The Complete Session

digital beats

Lambent Material was immediately recognized as much for it's artful simplicity as it was for it's deceptive complexity - an album of melodic austerity