Six exotic adventures in time are the theme for
Chronox, a warped romp through space, where seconds run backwards and minutes bathe in three-dimensional lapses of relativity. These experiments are formulaic, with an oddball speculative spin. Thus, the five musicians (Soegaard on guitar, Jan Krough on trumpet, Frank Jensen on piano, and Lars Juul on percussion) find their contributions viewed through a concave lens, not only distorted by processors and computers, but run backwards as well. The result works better than expected, and the individual improvising, particularly from leader Soegaard, but also the others, is often stimulating. Off-kilter, rumbling, non-swinging, and sensitive,
Chronox is music for the millennium -- difficult, disturbing, yet ultimately challenging. The remarkable colors, dense waves, and interesting combinations are likely to reward the patient and disciplined listener. ~ Steve Loewy