Thresholds, by Saso / K. Corcoran

Thresholds

by Saso / K. Corcoran

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1.	Origins 06:22	buy track
2.	Covenant 02:30	buy track
3.	The Cabin 04:35	buy track
4.	Inner Light 02:38	buy track
5.	Elements 04:17	buy track
6.	The Tower 03:29	buy track
7.	Absence 02:01	buy track
8.	Invocation 02:07	buy track
9.	Shadow Work 05:12	buy track
10.	Cascade 01:38	buy track
11.	Black Sea 02:33	buy track
12.	Beyond Endings 04:44	buy track

about

‘Thresholds’ is the 6th studio album from acclaimed artists Saso and marks a change in direction with purely instrumental compositions using orchestration, piano and electronics in collaboration with pianist Kevin Corcoran.

The inspiration for ‘Thresholds’ comes from the passing of Brian Lawler, father of Jim (who is one half of Saso). A musician and composer in his own right, songs from Brian’s last album (produced by Ben Rawlins) were played at his funeral in Dec 2017. In the months following the funeral, Jim and Ben chatted about creating music compositions that would reflect the cycle of life and the journey to death. They decided to go back to basics and record a purely instrumental album using strings and piano to convey emotion.

“We wanted to press the reset button. We took everything we knew and put it to one side and embarked on a new chapter” says Ben.

Saso invited musician and arranger Kevin Corcoran to collaborate and help with string arrangements. Kevin had previously worked with Saso on their last album ‘Mysterium' in 2016. Kevin brought a new colour of sound and the music evolved into a joint venture of reflection and expression.

In addition to this, as producer of this record, Ben decided to work exclusively on his vintage analog console to facilitate the minimal approach to recording and mixing. Old ribbon mics were used to capture the sound and most of the live sessions were recorded in a single take.

“We embraced the discipline of restriction so we could focus on the art rather than the convenience of technology. It felt like an antidote to modern digital production” says Ben.

The result is a contemplative and meditative work, which is reflective in nature. The aim is to draw the listener in, to immerse in a sonic experience and to give thoughts and emotions the space to appear and release.

"Music can shift your perspective and transform awareness to contemplate life’s meaning. Ironically, death has taught me about life" says Jim.

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released March 1, 2019

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Saso Dublin, Ireland

SASO formed in Dublin, Ireland in 2000 by Jim Lawler (composer / multi instrumentalist) and GRAMMY Award winning producer/engineer, Ben Rawlins who share a unique artistic relationship as a writer and producer partnership.

Their music has soft tones, dark electronics and an unrushed pace which offer a slow-motion perspective on fast-forward culture. ... more

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Aug 18

Zeughausareal

Uster, Switzerland

discography

Invisible World

Feb 2024
Deep Code

Mar 2021
Thresholds

Mar 2019
Mysterium

Feb 2016
Exitudes

Nov 2011
The Middle Ages

Oct 2006
I Can Do Nice

Oct 2004
Big Group Hug

Oct 2021

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