riccardo wankeThere's a whole lot going on in these five tracks. Their short, simple names disguise their complexities and depth. Using acoustic and electric guitars, saxophones and natural sound elements, Riccardo Dillon Wanke creates a sound sensation to compete with the taste of any flaming drink. Despite this, the overall mood of 'Caves' is minimalist and is totally captivating for the senses. Wanke makes full use of binaural beats and experiments with a range of sounds to create unusual and unexpected landscapes. The long long tracks become more interesting and reveal more depth with each and every listen. The bold start in 'E' entices you in and leaves anticipation, the long tones and long tracks test your ability to remain attentive and then you are rewarded with fine, wandering melodies on guitar in 'Jest' and 'Old man'. The familiar and unexpected sounds combine to evoke emotional recoil and response. I find it overly experimental at times and the mood is sometimes interrupted by oddness but I find something new with every play. The last two tracks bring to mind the music from a couple of films, but they are great films so I'm certainly not complaining.
:: Riccardo Dillon Wanke/Caves - Sedimental sedcd 051.
