Sasha Raskin builds tracks from drum and bass frameworks layered with brass, saxophone, plucked strings and synth. The production places acoustic instruments directly alongside electronic elements without attempting to blend them into a unified texturem, a saxophone line might sit over a programmed break, or brass stabs punctuate a synth sequence. Tempos vary across the six tracks, with the radio edit offering a compressed introduction to the approach and longer pieces like “Requiem For Beginnings” allowing more room for instrumental interplay. Adaya provides vocals on two tracks, adding a human centre to the instrumental collage.
Raskin operates from Jerusalem and released this album through DIY Musicians Net Label in early 2012. The electroacoustic designation points to a lineage of artists who treat acoustic recording and electronic production as equal tools rather than opposing poles. The drum and bass foundation connects the work to a UK electronic tradition, while the jazz instrumentation and the label’s DIY ethos place it closer to independent crossover projects than to club music proper.
This album suits listeners who want rhythmic complexity and are comfortable with music that does not resolve its stylistic contrasts. Someone drawn to jazz fusion’s instrumental density but seeking faster tempos and electronic production will find common ground here. The free release model makes it accessible to those exploring electroacoustic approaches without financial commitment.
