Niran Dasika - Life Forms [CD]

EARSHIFT MUSIC

£14.52

Cat. no: EAR093
Format: CD
Barcode: 9324690410279
Release Date: 07 Mar 2025
Genre: Jazz

Multi award-winning Melbourne trumpeter Niran Dasika introduces 'Life Forms', a minimalist album blending contemplative soundscapes with inspired, improvisational textures

Featuring Melbourne pianist Andrea Keller and double bassist Helen Svoboda, 'Life Forms' unveils a sonic journey that embodies Dasika's fascination with imaginative soundscapes and meticulously honed technique. Dasika describes how his work on the album was rooted in a fascination with trumpet techniques, especially double tonguing, half-valve trills, and alternate valve timbral trills. "Some tracks, particularly the frst one, demonstrate my obsession with playing all the timbral variations I can think of on a single note," he adds, creating what he calls a "sonic world" that oscillates between fragility and boldness.

Dasika's inspiration extends beyond music; literature and video games have a deep infuence on his compositions. "I draw on the fantastical imagery from my favorite fantasy and science fction. My last two albums, Suzaku and Mizuchi, were named after fantastical beasts from Japanese and Chinese mythology," he explains. In Life Forms, Dasika invites listeners to envision each piece as its own "monster," a fantastical creature with a unique personality.

'Life Forms' is an album that explores the delicate dynamics of trumpet, piano, and bass, while celebrating the intricate timbres that arise from deeply personal infuences and innovative techniques.

Niran Dasika has established himself as a prominent fgure in the jazz and improvisational music scenes in Australia and Japan. His accolades include the 2019 APRA AMCOS Professional Development Award and the 2019 Young Australian Jazz Artist of the Year, with a notable 2nd place at the 2017 National Jazz Awards. His recent works, including "Kiri" with Sumire Kuribayashi and solo ventures into electronic music like "Endless Spring, Infnite Summer" and "Assorted Drone Music Vol. 1-3," showcase his evolving artistic journey.

Tracks: Life Forms / Noodle / Osmanthus Green / River Song / Lanaryu / All Good Things / Sunless City