James Holden - A Cambodian Spring (Original Soundtrack) (2019)

Compared to the freeform psychedelic churn of James Holden & the Animal Spirits’ eponymous 2017 album, or Three Live Takes, Holden’s 2018 collaborative EP with Moroccan Gnawa musician Maâlem Houssam Guinia, the British producer/DJ's soundtrack debut is remarkably restrained, a contemplative immersion in slowly cycling analog synths. Familiarity with the companion 2017 documentary about Southeast Asian political upheavals isn't necessary to connect to the score’s cool pads and pulsing arpeggios: Stripping away all the techno impulses and textural chaos, the score zeroes in on the heady ambient tonalities underpinning all of Holden’s work. It makes for a remarkable chance to hear one of avant dance music’s greatest talents unplugged—from his drum machine, at least.



Track List:
1. Srey Pov's Theme
2. Monk's Theme Part I
3. Downturn Medley
4. Solidarity Theme (Villagers)
5. Monk's Theme II
6. The Villagers
7. Disintegration Drone I
8. Solidarity Theme (Release)
9. Monk's Theme Part III (Exit)
10. Reprise
11. Disintegration Drone II (Torn Cone)
12. Disintegration Drone III (Death Rattle)
13. Self-Playing Schmaltz
14. Srey Prov's Theme (End Credits)

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