Kaleidophonica

Description

«When I listened to the music of Spiro, I immediately thought it was really different. The first notes are familiar, they sound like folk, but once you start listening to the music and the way it is composed you hear elements of repetitive music - in the manner of Steve Reich and Philip Glass - and dance music. All kinds of musical influences are woven into this very contemporary music, I think it’s a form of soul music, a passionate music that I really love» - Peter Gabriel "We are a string quartet, but a somewhat special quartet." Jane Harbour, the violinist of Spiro, tries to describe the essence of the group. It is not an easy task. Despite the group's folk influences and the instruments played (violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, and accordion), the music is unique. Guitarist Jon Hunt notes: "We have more to do with classical music and minimalist dance than with folk. Even though we use folk tunes, they are the raw materials that serve as a foundation." Groups often claim to be unique, but in the case of Spiro, it is truly the case; any attempt at categorization is impossible. Their goal is to create music that is both accessible and uncompromising. There is no improvisation and no solo, none is necessary. All the complex arrangements have been meticulously worked out in advance, and the albums are recorded live, without dubs or multi-tracking. An alluring, rich, boundaryless music.