James Annesley

Observations EP

Virtual Proximity
Electronic Music, Fusion
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http://escrec.bandcamp.com/album/observations-ep or http://www.virtual-proximity.com
Reviewed by Joseph Cummins, January 1st, 2015

Weaving layers of beats with processed field recordings and lustrous strands of loops, Observations EP – by Melbourne’s Virtual Proximity – is a shimmering sonic fabric. I wish this was a full-length album as the listening experience through the six tracks was one of being enfolded in a comforting electro-acoustic lullaby. In studio mode, Virtual… continue reading »

Virtual Proximity

James Annesley / Virtual Proximity
Electronic Music, Jazz
Reviewed by Tim Rollinson, July 1st, 2014

Virtual Proximity is the debut album produced by Melbourne saxophonist James Annesley. It is jazz-electronica, slow to medium tempo darkly shaded beats and loops overlaid with post-Coltrane tenor and soprano saxophone improvisations. The project has developed into a live performing unit also known as Virtual Proximity since the original CD release, making the digital release… continue reading »