Baldan, Bebo
Vapor Frames 86/91 (black)
The alchemist Bebo Baldan, accompanied by Steve James on violin and sarod (as well as on instruments of various geographical extractions) mixes, in a personal way, sounds from a bevy of different cultures -from Mediterranean and Indian, to South American- with synths, samples, and loops. The result is a boundless music that carries us, riding soft waves and bobbing between Balearic ambient, jazz and electronic, on islands that have been quietly, yet carefully cultivated; peaceful, fascinating, and reflective - places where time appears to dissolve. 'Vapor Frames 86/91' was originally released for Venetian Divergo, a non-profit label, which after the Baldan album, also released 'The Wind Collector' by Gigi Masin and Alessandro Monti a few months later. This reissue includes two added bonus tracks from the same sessions, both at the end of each side. The result is a stunning auditory atmosphere that relaxes the spirit in the same vein as a reiki treatment.