“True” by Pierre Flasse is an instrumental EP album, with the trombone playing the central role in each piece. The music in “True” is in a crossover classical style with strong influences from jazz and contemporary music.
What makes “True” truly incredible is the masterful and flawless performance of the solo trombone by Pierre Flasse, which acts as the album’s storyteller, taking the audience on a musical journey with its magical sound. The guitar also occasionally takes center stage, and the duo of guitar and trombone prevents listener fatigue with its clever orchestration. The music features elements of a classical chamber orchestra, and adds a jazzy spice to it with the percussion section, led by the drum set, and the timbre of guitars, both acoustic and bass.
The music in “True” is honest and delightful; it is deep and light, it has meticulous harmonization of classical music and the lively mood of jazz improvisation. “True” is a personal album, bringing Pierre Flasse’s ideas to life and giving the audience an opportunity to explore these soundscapes on their own.
The opening piece, “Gratitude,” which is also the lead single of this album, starts with the main theme, performed softly on trombone, and from there builds into an amazing track with several improvised-sounding variations on the main theme.
“Strange Luck” comes next with a groovy bass line and a catchy melody. The percussion section creates a bit of a rock mood from time to time, but the main soul of the piece remains consistent with the combination of bass and brass sections.
“No Rest For Whoever’s Left” starts with a soft percussion section accompanying an electric piano chord progression. With several guitar and trombone solos, the piece features a soothing atmosphere.
The album ends with “Feathers.” I found it very interesting when the intro of this piece sounded very similar to Philip Glass’s works, especially his timeless masterpieces in the Qatsi trilogy, and then it changed into something different, something very much in the style of Pierre Flasse.
Flasse’s influence from great composers like Nils Frahm, Dhafer Youssef, and Philip Glass is detectable throughout the album. The personal storytelling quality of the music in “True,” combined with the cinematic and dramatic quality of the compositions, has created an album that is a must-listen for any music enthusiast.
The debut EP album will be released on August 11, 2024. I am excited to follow Pierre Flasse’s career and listen to his future albums, but in the meantime, it is possible to preorder “True” from his Bandcamp page.
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