Short, atmospheric piece written in 3/4 time. Collectively, the Gymnopédies are regarded as an important precursor to modern ambient music - gentle yet somewhat eccentric pieces which, when composed, defied the classical tradition. For instance, the first few bars of Gymnopédie No. 1 consist of an alternating progression of two major seventh chords, the first on the subdominant, G, and the second on the tonic, D.
The melodies of the pieces use deliberate, but mild, dissonances against the harmony, producing a piquant, melancholy effect that matches the performance instructions, which are to play each piece "painfully", "sadly" or "gravely".
Paul Jordan returns with another batch of dreamy, immersive soundscapes that feel like the score to a sci-fi film yet to be written. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 27, 2021
Paul Jordan’s latest batch of ominous, hypnotic synth atmospherics are paired with beautiful, limited-edition prints on high texture paper. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 24, 2020
In the music of Paul Jordan, digitally manipulated field recordings become striking electronic songs that feel eerie and surreal. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 7, 2020
Side A of a new split with Wayne Robert Thomas is a beautiful drone piece that feels like a time-lapse video of a foggy day. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 14, 2018
On “What If,” Hauschka uses the pianola to create songs that split the difference between Satie and Squarepusher. Bandcamp Album of the Day Apr 12, 2017