Laraaji

Legendary zither fondler Laraaji plucks shimmering highlights of 1978 classic ‘Celestial Vibration’ plus studio morsels from the same era – RIYL Eno, Michael O’Shea, Alice Coltrane…

Needing little introduction to new age fiends and floatation tank lovers, Edward Larry George aka Laraaji’s sublime wefts of zither, flute and synth hold a very special place in the ambient consciousness. ‘Glimpses of Infinity’ hails a pivotal piece of work made by the artist circa his serendiptious “discovery” by Eno in the late ‘70s, harvesting details of durational works such as ‘Bethlehem’ and ‘All Pervading’ from his self-released ’78 missive ‘Celestial Vibration’ alongside blissed rhythmelodic excursions for the instruments kalimba and koto that speak to his dilated musical purview rooted in African traditions.

For all intents and purposes this is an ideal primer for anyone dipping their toes into his azure waters, extracting vignette-length snapshots from much longer pieces to provide a tantalising taste of his eternally enduring spirit and tekkerz, at best in the temple-stroking lushness of ‘Bethlehem’, the dream sequence of ‘Ocean’, and his stripped back works for ‘Kalimba’. If touched by these pieces we urge you to immerse deeper in his vast catalogue.