Here, as in all of Torke's compositions, his singular voice comes to the fore, even when certain aspects of the piece align it to classical minimalism.—Textura

1 Bloom 1, morning 5.11
2 Bloom 1, noon 4.40
3 Bloom 1, night 4.31
4 Stem 1 2.28 click to view video
5 Bloom 2, morning 5.33 click to view video
6 Bloom 2, noon 5.21
7 Bloom 2, night 8.43
8 Stem 2 2.46
9 Bloom 3, morning 4.48
10 Bloom 3, noon 4.13
11 Bloom 3, night 6.19

Total 54.33

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Composer: Michael Torke
Performers: Sandbox Percussion
Recording Location: Bunker Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Recording Dates: April 23, 24, 30, May 1, 2024
Producers: Silas Brown, Michael Torke
Engineer: Silas Brown
Assistant Engineers: Todd Carder, Alex Conroy
Editor: Ian Striedter
Mastering: Silas Brown
Publisher: Adjustable Music; Red Brick Songs, agent; Bill Holab Music, agent

Ecstatic Records: ER092403
UPC: 020286248606

Sandbox Percussion:
Victor Caccese: Vibraphone, Bongos
Jonny Allen: Vibraphone, Congas
Terry Sweeney: Marimba, Wooden Slats
Ian Rosenbaum: Marimba, Tom-toms

BLOOM uses interlocking rhythms which, when played together, create a groove expressed through each player’s pitched and non-pitched instruments. Just as shoots push through dirt erupting in blooms, so too do the vibes and marimbas burst forth from the drums. In other words, this music has an organic profile, unlike other recent pieces of mine. —Michael Torke