The Elements, by TORCH Collective

The Elements

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1.	01 Sleeping 01:36	info
2.	02 Earth 06:26
3.	03 ZZZ 01:01	info
4.	04 Fire 03:01	info
5.	05 Air 04:05
6.	06 Cursing 01:04	info
7.	07 Water 06:17
8.	08 Transcendance 01:46	info
9.	09 Aether 03:18
10.	10 Valse de Alchemi 01:36	info

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Based upon the five classical elements: Earth, Air, Fire, Water, with the spiritual element of Aether. Each element is held together by a 'promenade' (a reference to Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition) that tells the narrative of these four characters. Elements is co-composed album and collaboration with visual artist and animator Scott Kolbo. Compositions by Ben Thomas and Brian Kai Chin. Aether as collective improvisation and graphic score by Scott Kolbo and Eric Likkel.

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released June 1, 2019

Scott Kolbo, Visual Artist
Brian Kai Chin, Trumpets
Eric Likkel, Clarinet
Steve Schermer, Bass
Ben Thomas, VIbes, Percussion, and Bandonéon

Recored by Hunter Rath and Ron Haight
Nickerson Studios, 2019

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TORCH Collective Seattle, Washington

The TORCH collective is a multi-arts group dedicated to creating new socially conscious work. The quartet comprises Brian Kai Chin, trumpet; Eric Likkel, clarinets; Steve Schermer, bass; Bonnie Whiting, vibes and percussion. The group’s name is inspired by the Thomas Mann quote, “Art is the sacred torch that must shed its merciful light into all life’s terrible depths.” ... more

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