Masal - Octogone Duo

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Sven B. Schreiber (sbs) This is "Masal" stripped down to the two instruments that contribute most heavily to the band's sound: Piano and saxophone. The minimization works just fine - it's still an authentic "Masal" album. Except for "Aquilon", which is due out in December 2022, the tracks have been released in full-blown versions on other albums: "Galgal 2a" can be found on "Galgal" (2009), "À pied sec" and "Mer suspendue" on "Viens des quatre vents" (2014), and "Light through the veil" on "Paysages du ciel" (2018). Favorite track: Galgal 2a.

catoucatoche Un morceau tout en douceur et suavité, qui procure calme, repos et espérance. Dans cette belle communion que forment les 2 instruments, le piano nous apporte ancrage et équilibre, tandis que le saxo se pose sur cette assise telle une caresse, un bercement.

Softness and sweetness in a piece bringing calm, rest and hope. A wonderful communion builded by both instruments : the piano gives us grounding and balance while the sax, seated on this roc, is like a caress, a lullaby.

Favorite track: Light through the veil.

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1.	À pied sec 06:15	info	buy track
2.	Aquilon 12:15	info	buy track
3.	Galgal 2a 04:25	info	buy track
4.	Light through the veil 04:46	info	buy track
5.	Mer suspendue 05:28	info	buy track

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When Masal's music becomes a dialog between two instruments and the artists disappear behind the harmony, serving the melody, dissolving in the rhythm. Subtly, through the union of the piano and saxophone, the music invites us to discover our own inner landscapes.

5 pieces, 4 of which are taken from Masal's last 3 albums, with the fifth, “Aquilon“, giving a preview of the the next album, “Ahora“.

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released June 24, 2016

Jean-Paul Prat (composition & piano)
Vincent Brizoux (alto & soprano saxophones)

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Masal Lyon, France

Masal was founded in 1973 and it interprets the music of French composer Jean Paul Prat. Since the LP “Masal“ in 1982 until "Ahora" in 2022, the music has constantly evolved while keeping its unique identity. “Ahora“ is served by 10 talented musicians interpreting music which is simultaneously raw, elaborate and inspired. ... more

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