Simply Soothing
These are melodic, atmospheric instrumentals, some with the tentative and gentle saxophone caressing its singular mood, other contributions include a broad addition of sounds, from electronics, to simple percussion and some specific traditions, to flute and violin, and wordless vocal (it is a significant cast list which I will copy here from the Bandcamp page.
At times the tone is sonorous and soothing (as with Whisky Story Time) - it is always quite peaceful - and there is usually a signature warble dancing within the playing
I don't know De Plume as a performance poet, but will persue this. I also rely on what is provided through online details, and I was interested to read he was an activist working with a Manchester charity 'Ordinary Lifestyles'. He helped people there to become more comfortable with self-expression through creative activities, especially music. Two of those who benefitted were Cy and Lee who are namechecked for the album title.
Performed by Alabaster DePlume – vocal, tenor sax, guitar; Ríoghnach Connolly – voice, flute; Jess Connor – voice; Ellis Davies – electric guitar; John Ellis – pianette, clavinette, piano; Jessica Macdonald – cello; Hannah Miller – cello; Bi Roxby – voice; Paddy Steer – percussion, bass pedals; Leon Boydon – acoustic guitar; Daniel Inzani – piano; Beth Porter – cello; Lorenzo Prati – tenor sax; Dan Truen – drums; Will Calderbank – cello; Lorien Edwards – bass guitar; Philip Howley – drums, percussion; Mikey Kenney – violin; Pascal Makonese – m’bira; Kirsty McGee – bass flute; Tim Vincent Smith – violin; Rick Weedon – drums, percussion; Chestnutt – synth; Danalogue – piano, voice; James Howard – electric guitar; Sarathy Korwar – drums; Donna Thompson – voice.
These instrumentals are collected from recordings across 2012-2019, and a few newer tunes, I think. For more information and to purchase, go here: https://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/to-cy-lee-instrumentals-vol-1-ia11-edition
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