No se sabe mucho sobre Baird de 21 años en este momento,
pero su dedicación al arte del sonido es impresionante, especialmente teniendo
en cuenta el hecho de que está haciendo su debut con un collage de casi ocho
minutos.
Lanzado en Majestic Casual, "The Library of Babel"
es una pieza que Baird hizo en respuesta a la historia corta del mismo nombre
de Jorge Luis Borges. La historia de Borges imagina el universo como una
biblioteca llena de todas las iteraciones posibles en un solo libro, y la pieza
de Baird corre paralelo a ese tema combinando varias iteraciones de una
canción.
Sonic bliss and
contemplation abound in Baird's debut "The Library of Babel"
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There’s not much known about 21 year old Baird at this time
but his dedication to the art of sound is impressive, especially considering
the fact that he’s making his debut with a nearly eight minute collage.
Released on Majestic Casual, “The Library of Babel” is a
piece Baird made in response to Jorge Luis Borges’ short story of the same
name. Borges’ story imagines the universe as a library filled with every
possible iteration on a single book, and Baird’s piece parallels that theme by
combining together several iterations of a song.
Every bit is in the same key and tempo but what makes “The
Library of Babel” a visceral and yet introspectively engaging experience is
Baird’s seamless ability to make sonic transitions feel like a necessary part
of understanding and enjoying the piece. The piece begins with ripples of pure
instrumental bliss, and as it develops colors jump in and out, smatterings of
unobstructed grace that shift the points of their gradients with ease. A set of
lyrics peppers their way in between the first half of “The Library of Babel”,
deceivingly sweet yet speaking to the anxiety and superficiality induced by
insensitive places and the people you encounter there.
The piece is a persuasive exploration of sound and it will
be interesting seeing where Baird continues with his music. Perfectly summed
up, Baird suggests that “The Library of Babel” is “best enjoyed with your eyes
closed, or watching birds, or on a long car ride.”
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