Vyamanikal

"Vyamanikal," the captivating debut album from the duo of Kit Downes and Tom Challenger, is a mesmerizing exploration of dark ambient sounds, released under the Ten Four Music label. This 44-minute journey, recorded in various churches across England, showcases the unique blend of Downes' organ playing and Challenger's saxophone improvisations. The album, released on December 30, 2017, features seven tracks that shimmer with dissonance and incidental sound, offering a contemplative and detailed listening experience. Downes, an award-winning pianist-composer, teams up with Challenger to create a sonic landscape that is both haunting and beautiful. The album's title, "Vyamanikal," translates to "aircraft" in Sanskrit, hinting at the ethereal and transcendent nature of the music within. This album is a testament to the duo's ability to meld the primordial moans of the organ with the gossamer tones of the saxophone, creating a unique and engaging sonic experience.