Cain, Mark
Threads
The record features fifteen solo pieces for soprano saxophone that venture to the outer edges of the instruments range, resonance and expressive vocabulary. Entirely improvised and each track recorded in a single continuous process, Threads captures music in its most immediate state. Each piece unfolds in the moment - without second takes, editing or overdubs - preserving the fragile balance between intention and accident that lies at the heart of Cains practice. With one exception, the tracks appear in the exact order they were recorded, documenting a spontaneous journey through evolving sonic ideas.