I
can't make this a typical review.
When
Andrew Joslyn first followed me on Twitter, I wrote down Passenger String
Quartet for the band to review, but with his name. (That's my normal procedure
for when I am followed by a band member rather than by the band itself.)
The
tricky thing is that so much of what is done, both by Andrew on his own and by
the Passenger String Quartet, is supportive in nature, that characterization
becomes pretty difficult.
Just
searching for the music to listen to is its own trick. For example, on Spotify under
artists there is Lerin Herzer and Andrew Joslyn together, and Passenger String
Quartet. However, under Kris Orlowski you also find Joslyn and the Quartet in
album titles.
Under
Portfolio on his site, Joslyn does a good job of listing different projects,
but there is so much to listen to, and so varied, that it defies normal review
attempts.
So
instead I will just provide some appreciation, and direct you to a video:
I
responded most to the collaborations with Kris Orlowski, perhaps because of
previously being immersed in that music for a different review:
In
this case, I think "Waltz of Petunia" is a really good example of how
the supporting instruments add to the song. The song could have been recorded
without, but would it be as charming?
I
also think there is a good argument for why exposure to classical music is
important, because it provides a foundation that enriches contemporary music. As
instinctive as music can be, knowing more, and having more to work with, helps.
These
musicians can make your song better.
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