Extremely cinematographic, ‘Reflet’ delivers a panoramic view point: jazz, breakbeat, minimal techno and deep house, collide on neo classical grounds. The duo have found the perfect balance between piano and drums, where jazz and electronics collide, uniting the surgical precision of the best contemporary jazz, à la Gogo Penguin and Badbadnotgood, with the electronic influences of Jon Hopkins or Floating Points.
In motion since 2016, the duo consisting of keyboardist Antoine Flipo and drummer Martin Grégoire, have a rich history written around a powerful connection to duality. From the initial impact of the ‘Deux’ EP in 2018, to the synthetic and organic textures of the critically acclaimed 2020 album ‘Reykjavik’ which received high praise from numerous ‘tastemaker’ media, Glass Museum has found its balance in symmetry.
Ahead of the album release, Glass Museum are pleased to share the video for new single ‘Caillebotis’ (released 25th February). The live session video was directed by Anthony Henry in the “Henry Le Bœuf” auditorium in Bozar – Brussels, a highly symbolic stage stamped by history.
“Caillebotis” are wooden panels – gathered up to form planks – used for external flooring. In 2020, Glass Museum went on an album writing retreat in the Hautes Fagnes in Belgium. In the region, Caillebotis are lined up on the side of winding paths for kilometres, overlooking rivers and marshy grounds. These autumnal landscapes have led the duo back to its source of inspiration: the organic element and acoustic music. “Caillebotis” is the outcome of long reflexions, a return to a more minimalistic and intimate sound, stripped down, crafted by the acoustic piano and drums. The foundation of the track is laid by a repetitive muffled piano strings sound onto which the drums progressively build up. On top emerges the double bass of Brieuc Angenot who ties the track together.