David Jackman / Organum unveils a new chapter in his exploration of monumental, shifting sound structures with this latest release on Die Stadt. Picking up where works like Flames of Fire left off, the artist continues his singular journey into the alchemy of resonance and time, crafting immersive experiences that hover between density and dissolution, weight and weightlessness. The first disc draws the listener in with the familiar Organum signature—a thick, metallic drone humming with harmonic tension, underpinned by tones so deep they seem to emerge from the earth itself. But this is no mere repetition. Jackman subtly transforms the elements, introducing sharper interjections of gongs and bells that bend the central tone, creating ripples in what might otherwise be a still, dark pool. The result is a paradox—a sound that feels heavier, more imposing, yet somehow shimmers with an almost luminous quality.
Housed in a digisleeve adorned with Jonathan Coleclough’s arresting artwork, the release is a visual echo of its sonic themes. Coleclough’s work, like Jackman’s, operates in the spaces between minimalism and depth, shadow and texture, making it a perfect companion to the music.
Limited to just 500 copies, this album is both a continuation and an evolution—a testament to Organum’s enduring power and Jackman’s unwavering commitment to sound as a transformative force. For those who have followed his work, it offers new revelations; for newcomers, it serves as a compelling entry point into one of experimental music’s most singular bodies of work.