Elodie ‎– Echos Pastoraux (LP)

Elodie is Andrew Chalk and Timo van Luijk. I guess it takes three people to make a supergroup (a la Tart or Cream), but if it only took two, Elodie would certainly be one. There are eleven pieces all of which vary in their instrumentation and structure. At the same time, there is an overwhelming cohesiveness to the procedures that nicely ties the whole LP together. I actually am reminded a bit of the first Tart LP in which we tried a number of different approaches. Elodie’s sound is much more tranquil. Echos Pastoraux is a superb LP of glimpses from another time, another place. If you enjoy the music of either of these fine fellows, you will not be disappointed. If you do not enjoy their music, perhaps a serious personal inventory is in order. (Swill Radio)