Cucina Povera & Haron Plafond 6

Plafond enters its second decade with Cucina Povera and Haron fusing the folkloric and futurist. Maria Rossi and Haron Aumaj (real names) honour musical cinematism on 'Riffittelya', which slowly unfolds during a twenty-two minute trail of exploration, angst and redemption. Meddling voices pinch through an aural mist, Kubrickesque strings impend and cathedral organs relevate. Most striking is the compatibility of Rossi's tangibility and Aumaj's computerisation, seamlessly forming a renewed dynamic, as granular as it is loose in texture. During this unique first collaboration it can be quickly forgotten both artists have highly distinctive styles. We are reminded of these singularities on the other half of the record, featuring two solo works, both rich yet contrasting in their colour and emotion. On 'Maandag, Spiegeldag', Aumaj sketches in orange chromatics, a featherweight composition that feels far away from the greyscale fragility that Rossi portrays on 'Ajatus'. Showcasing two minimalist artists catapulted by their stunning debut albums, this sixth Plafond keeps the listener in constant awe, pointing us to the endless potential of spontaneity. Comes in Pantone printed sleeve with deep red and yellow topped with a silkscreened black, including a dreamy blue Obi-strip printed with white and black, by the BAKK Fuzz Factory.