Jason Blake - Candles Burn
FEATURING RAPHAEL WEINROTH-BROWNE
1. Dredged Memories
2. Rift and Reckoning (video)
3. Leaving Only Embers
Musicians: Jason Blake (Warr Guitar), Raphael Weinroth-Browne (cello)
Label: 7d Media
Release Date: April 5, 2024
Music: All songs written by Jason Blake
Recording: Jason recorded at Gravel Road Recording, Raphael recorded in Ontario, Canada
Mix: Amery Schmeisser at Gravel Road Recording
Mastering: Andy VanDette at Evolve Mastering
Artwork/Design: Robert Booth
One of my first bands was a string trio and I have always wanted to return to this sound. This music is an exciting closer step into the world of classical chamber music. I really liked how the music had a natural flow to it. It told its own musical story. I also thought that it sounded interesting by itself and only needed the addition of a single instrument. Being a fan of cello music and specifically the work of Raphael made it an easy choice for the direction the album should take. Working with him was perfect because he was able to match the exact mood that I heard for these songs.
"It is the EP that’ll take repeatable listens to sink in, and how they proven themselves that they’re more than just the bands that they’re known for, and take it up a notch." - Echoes and Dust
“My only complaint here is that I wish there was more.” - Music Street Journal
“What beautiful alchemy from the first notes! Only two instruments, but it seems like there are many more.” 9.1/10 - Profil Prog
“…a delicate excursion through Crimsonian oscillations where the cello finds spaces to develop captivating melodic ornaments…” - Autopoietican
“An intriguing meeting of two extraordinary instrumentalists.” - The Progspace
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"Chamber music for metalheads" - Metal Digest
“Intimate and passionate, gentle and unbridled. One could even believe that two soul-mate instruments have finally come together after a long search. Chamber music for friends of progressive rock.” - Betreutes Proggen
“For someone who is always looking to how an instrument can be used outside of its main environment, having it be heard in this manner is exhilarating.” - Nine Circles
“Candles Burn offers an isolated look at two instruments rarely heard together and applied toward an unusual mixture of progressive rock-oriented instrumental music and classical chamber music.” - Invisible Oranges