IBIZA, 13 Jul

Powel 'Slightly Frozen' on All Day I Dream

Powel, Slightly Frozen, cover art

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Today's track is "Slightly Frozen" by Powel, which is taken from his latest EP 'Piano Reeves' on the always excellent All Day I Dream label.

The track is an exquisite example of the organic house sound the label is known for, a celestial, hypnotic composition that swirls around a delicate melodic motif. It's anchored by rolling percussion and a deep, molten bassline which carries a sense of weight while the sound is coloured with rich textures and subtle harmonic shifts that seem to shimmer in the air. There is a deeply meditative quality to the arrangement, a pull that draws the listener in and holds them in a state of warm suspension.

Powel has long been a member of the All Day I Dream family, with releases on the label dating back to 2015, and this new EP feels like a natural evolution of his sound. 'Piano Reeves' is a masterclass in restrained, emotive dance music, and 'Slightly Frozen' stands as one of its most affecting moments. A quiet triumph.

*On the listings, Ibiza, 13 Jul: All Day I Dream Of Ibiza Magic, Cova Santa

The label said

Powel returns to All Day I Dream to release his newest celestial sonic masterpiece, the Piano Reeves EP

Enter the ethereal sonic realm of Paul Chriske, the German musical maestro known as Powel, who specializes in “creating harmonious illusions of sound.” Powel is a longtime family member of Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream imprint, having first released on the label in 2015. Releasing his four track Piano Reeves EP on May 19, Powel returns to All Day I Dream to release his first record with the label since his The Beauty of a Polaroid album in 2020.

A pianist since youth, Powel's extensive experiences from a lifetime of performing with bands and orchestras has imbued his music with depth and complexity. Finding inspiration in the people and places he encounters on his travels, Powel draws from a vast and nuanced musical palette. Piano Reeves epitomizes Powel's unique touch as a producer, weaving together warm celestial vibes, airy atmospheres, and delicate rhythms.

All Day I Dream, Bandcamp about text · source

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