Contours
Elevations
Music From Memory
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2024
LP
24.99/26.99
MFM068
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Tracklist
1Bike Shed 2:30
2Elevation 1 2:30
3Elevation 2 2:30
4Elevation 3 2:30
5Balafon C 2:30
6Pots 2:30
7Arp Phase 2:30

Music From Memory is delighted to present »Elevations«, a new album from Manchester based artist Tom Burford, aka Contours.

Drawing heavily on his background as a drummer and percussionist, ‘Elevations’ began as an exploration of the Balafon, a Malian tuned percussion instrument, before organically growing into its final form; a delicate suite of compositions centered around rhythmical interactions of percussion, synthesizer and strings.

Recorded during the pandemic and the period following, the album reflects a desire to lose oneself in the expanse of nature - the title »Elevations’« being a direct nod to the mountainous area of Cumbria where Tom grew up. The album also represents the joy of creating with friends; it features performances from several of his musical contemporaries, many of which were recorded at his home in Manchester. Slowly taking shape, the final result is a record that seamlessly blends electronic and acoustic, operating at the intersection of Minimalism, Jazz, Fourth World and Contemporary Classical music.