Mad Coalition

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In the moments where each element clicks together, "Mad Coalition" succeeds at grasping the way that music can mimic memory’s fluidity. The opening piece, “Idiosyncrasies,” is emblematic of this style: It begins with a pensive melody that slowly tumbles and repeats, each time with a little more emphasis than the last. Gradually, the piano melds with vivid strings that add richness and glow to its stark, introverted melodies. In its certainty, this release embodies a radiant, reflective feeling that makes Gavin Luke's music compelling.