Tom Van Der Geld

Black Sweat is back with more gold, this time in the form of an absolutely stunning revelation from 1986, the first ever reissue of Tom van der Geld's “Small Mountain".

Comprising four minimalist marvels composed for four marimbas, its hypnotic rhythms, textures, and tones - displaying a deep cosmic connection with the work of Steve Reich, Midori Takada, and Michael Vetter - positioning it as one of the great overlooked (if not lost) gestures of European minimal music from the '80s. Overwhelming beautiful, creatively enthralling, and one of the most immersive and enjoyable listens we’ve encountered in a while.

Recorded in Bremen, Germany, July 1985

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Small Mountain

• SIDE B
• B1. March April Marimba
• B2. Aspen Leaves
• B3. Karmic Dance