A hypnotic and atmospheric delight, Sympathetic Waveforms is the newest album from Stratafield. The Atlanta-based project of Peter Lewman seamlessly blends electronic, jazz, and folktronica. This album follows up the project’s debut in ravishing form, incorporating a percussive piano sound within consistent acoustic guitar emphasis. The result is a successful merging of acoustic and electronic captivation.
“Elysian Fields” opens the album with a magnetic intrigue, immediately showcasing the project’s knack for stirring dynamic interactions. Here, murky acoustics intermingle with effervescent piano for a powerfully atmospheric pull. Nocturnal cricket sounds lend a compelling ambience within. Its vibrant, celebratory vibe moves enjoyably into the dreamier initial unfolding of “Secret Room,” intertwining acoustic guitars and piano as click-clacking percussive effects enter into a twinkling second half. Sympathetic Waveforms wastes no time showcasing its tendency for riveting soundscapes and compelling structural navigation.
Sympathetic Waveforms continues with an eclectic offering of successes, particularly in the acid-jazz realm — where the sturdy acoustical clanging and bright keys within “Terra Firma” enamor with an alluring breeziness. “Window Seat” excels with a similarly floating arsenal, while “Cumulonimbus Waltz” compels in its rainy-day downtempo appeal. Sympathetic Waveforms is a consistently rewarding listening experience from Stratafield.
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“Elysian Fields” and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
