Barton Smith’s 'Reelizations One & Two' stands as a radiant testament to the power of music as exploration. Working outside the mainstream, Smith crafts a world of sound that’s both intimate and boundary-pushing—an invitation to rediscover what instrumental music can be. Drawing on his deep background in experimental composition, Smith weaves together tape manipulations, found sounds, and organic textures, offering a listening experience that is as tactile as it is cerebral. Each track feels like a sonic collage, meticulously assembled yet never overwrought, inviting the listener to get lost in its shifting contours. The album’s significance lies in its unclassifiable spirit; it’s a rare artifact from the intersection of 20th-century minimalism and outsider artistry, perfect for those who crave music that rewards active listening and curiosity. This is not just an album but a document of invention—each piece a small experiment with profound emotional resonance. For collectors or anyone fascinated by the outer reaches of instrumental music, Smith’s work is a vital addition—one that may become a quiet obsession with every spin.
Track List:
- Reelizations I -
1-1 - Akimbo - 4:46
1-2 - Scene Four - 4:04
1-3 - T S Danza - 3:26
1-4 - Prelude In G # Major - 1:41
1-5 - Roland No. 119 - 4:43
1-6 - Azirthmyth - 5:43
1-7 - Perihelion - 4:13
1-8 - Biease - 2:23
1-9 - Feast - 3:52
1-10 - Pleasure Guitar - 1:26
1-11 - The Tube - 5:25
- Reelizations II -
2-1 - Cit-Calm - 2:28
2-2 - Gate Of Shariz - 7:05
2-3 - Magnus Continuum - 2:37
2-4 - The Musical Box - 2:29
2-5 - Odestes - 2:30
2-6 - Morcadu - 8:06
2-7 - Reign - 3:29
2-8 - Play-Gull - 4:02
2-9 - Lotus - 8:06