A really beautiful combination of reeds and synthesizer – one done in a spare, moody style that's extremely evocative!
Austin's saxophone work here would be great enough on its own – soulful, fluid, and freely searching, but never too outside. Yet the added synth and percussion from
Gallivan really makes the record something special – because
Joe never overdoes his contributions, and instead keeps things really even handed – often going for a style that matches the lyrical beauty of
Austin's work perfectly. And unlike other projects of this type, this one is never sleepy, or too "atmospheric" – as each tune here has a good structure and sense of economy – letting us know that
Gallivan and
Austin aren't just putting down sloppy soundscapes. Titles include "Quassia", "Perfect Reality", "Essence Of Purity", "As Above So Below", "Intimate Oasis", and "Subtle Actuation".