Amirtha Kidambi’s Elder Ones – New Monuments

LP, We Jazz, 2024

with Lester St. Lewis, Jason Nazary, Eva Lawitts, Matt Nelson

Style: Liberation Music, Free Jazz, Psychedelic Jazz

Vibes: Triumphant, Communal, Conscious, Rebellious, Ritualistic, Cathartic, Determined, Spiritual, Complex, Passionate, Powerful, Energetic, Active Listening, Angsty, Bombastic, Driving, Dystopian, Earthy, Epic, Martial, Psychedelic

Themes: Liberation, History, Anti-Colonialism, Philosophical, Political

Musical Qualities: Progressive, Suite, Dense, Thematic Improvisation, Modal, Uncommon Time Signatures, Dynamic, Dissonant, Ostinato, Rhythmic, Riffs, Heavy, Extended Technique, Droney

Instrumentation: Operatic Vocals, Harmonium, Soprano Saxophone, Cello, Upright Bass, Drums, Chants, Synthesizers

Further Research:
https://amirthakidambi.substack.com/
https://www.outsidenoise.org/reviews/new-monuments
https://daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the-day/amirtha-kidambis-elder-ones-new-monuments-review