The title of this composition is “Bridge.” It was born from a wonderful collaboration of three masters, each bringing their own unique energy to this “bridge.” On one side is Turkey: HSYRM, a producer and pianist from Istanbul, and Silent Orbit, whose brass instruments literally breathe with life. On the other is California, represented by the beatmaker Oddability, who has been honing his craft in the lofi genre for ten years now. This track was released on the Chill Owl label. You know, I find myself thinking more and more that this label is becoming my favorite; they have a rare knack for finding true pearls in the turbulent ocean of music.
Listening to “Bridge” is like running your hand over expensive velvet. The opening, featuring an old-school synthesizer and an incredibly warm saxophone, is so intimate that you fall in love with this atmosphere instantly, without a single chance of resistance. A few seconds later, a beat enters the space with a gentle, almost enveloping velvet bass, while light guitar chords add a sense of weightlessness to the composition.
At that moment, a strange, physical sensation arises: as if pure, gentle warmth is being poured directly into your veins. And closer to the middle, when the piano enters, this tenderness becomes almost palpable on the skin—like rose petals touching your hands in the same rhythm where the musical warmth pulses. There is a touch of melancholy in this sound, but it is the kind that brings relief rather than sadness.
What truly impressed me was the craftsmanship of the authors. You can feel their vast experience in every single sound. The instruments are arranged like fine jewelry. The saxophone remains the main narrator here; however, to keep its story from becoming too “sweet,” the piano and delicate touches of guitar add a hint of light drama. The use of different playing techniques makes the composition so rich and voluminous that you want to listen to its progression until the very last second, without being distracted by anything else.
I have come to the conclusion that for me, “Bridge” has become a real bridge between two states: a feeling of inner warmth and absolute peace. And, to be honest, I don’t want to cross this bridge to the end. I want to remain standing in the middle of it, to enjoy both of these states at the same time.
P.S. If you enjoyed Oddability’s masterful production on this track, be sure to check out our review of his other collaboration, “Dazed,” for another immersive lo-fi jazz retreat.
