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- Artist(s): Spencer Zahn
- Summary: The debut full-length collaboration Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn was inspired by Richard's hometown of New Orleans.
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- Record Label: Merge
- Genre(s): Ambient, Avant-Garde, Chamber Jazz, Post-Minimalism
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Nov 9, 2022Pigments is not necessarily built for movement, but it's as moving as any of Richard's previous output. No other album is quite like it.
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UncutNov 9, 2022Richard's voice slowly becomes an instrument that blends into this song cycle, creating a blissful spiritual balm. [Nov 2022, p.35]
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Nov 9, 2022They each bring out some of each other’s best work. ... The tracks where Richard takes a back seat spotlight Zahn’s remarkable maturation as a composer; overcoming the slightly somnolent pleasantness of his previous work, he creates rich, mesmerizing arrangements that subtly shift the mood from piece to piece.
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Nov 9, 2022From start to finish, Dawn Richard and Spencer Zahn have created a truly refreshing body of work, a seamless experience. ‘Pigments’ encourages one to reach outside of their comfort zone, to listen more closely, more openly.
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The WireDec 16, 2022Richard may not be the most distinctive lyricist, yet she still leaves a strong impression. Her uniquely hazy voice and the way she adds unusual trills to her stanzas means that the listener is always aware of her presence. [Jan 2023, p.70]
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Dec 2, 2022
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