Entomological Reflections

Entomological Reflections is an album by the group Mephista, which comprises pianist Sylvie Courvoisier, electronic artist Ikue Mori and percussionist Susie Ibarra, which was released on the Tzadik label in 2004.[1]

Entomological Reflections
Studio album by
Mephista
ReleasedMay 25, 2004
RecordedNovember 11, 2003
GenreAvant-garde, Contemporary classical music, Jazz
Length56:17
LabelTzadik
TZ 7711
ProducerMephista
Mephista chronology
Black Narcissus
(2002)		 Entomological Reflections
(2004)
Sylvie Courvoisier chronology
Abaton
(2003)		 Entomological Reflections
(2004)		 Malphas: Book of Angels Volume 3
(2006)

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]

Sean Westergaard of AllMusic stated, "Each of these players has a highly individual voice on her respective instrument, and together they are three of the finest improvising women on the scene. This album isn't likely to get any toes tapping, but will reward careful listening.".[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Mephista except as indicated

  1. "La Femme 100 Têtes" - 2:46
  2. "House" (Ikue Mori) - 3:18
  3. "Drôle de Mots" (Sylvie Courvoisier) - 5:31
  4. "Cardiogram" (Courvoisier) - 5:46
  5. "Void" - 3:44
  6. "Fractions" - 3:46
  7. "Entomological Souvenirs" - 2:53
  8. "La Château de Cène" - 4:49
  9. "Fringe" - 1:49
  10. "Procession" (Susie Ibarra) - 4:10
  11. "Beloukia" - 2:44
  12. "Air" (Ibarra) - 5:21
  13. "Apartment" (Mori) - 0:46
  14. "Sans Mots" (Courvoisier) - 4:43
  15. "Shifting Roll" (Mori) - 4:11

Personnel

References
  1. Tzadik catalogue, accessed January 21, 2014
  2. Westergaard, S. Allmusic Review accessed January 21, 2014.
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