Layers of Afternoon is meant to reflect a certain experience of time—something both tangible
and vague, felt yet not easily described. These moments often emerge in patterns, sometimes
brief, sometimes sustained, but always formative. We recognize their uniqueness, yet
something subconscious in us yearns to identify and indulge in these patterns. Perhaps we
avoid discussing them for fear of sounding mundane or inconsequential, yet they return to our
memories often, offering collective comfort.For Keith Kenniff aka Goldmund, language does little to convey these experiences; only art
and music seem to come close to capturing what makes them special. Kenniff explains, “My
aim for the music in Layers of Afternoon was to find this in-between place and write from there,
hoping to communicate my experience of the world as ideal—free from goals, musical
training, or emotional complexity. I wanted to visit this space and let the moments float freely
within the act of creation.” Working with violinist Scott Moore, Kenniff crafts a sonic landscape
that lingers between nostalgia and fleeting presence, allowing listeners to drift through the
blurred edges of memory.“…this is beautiful…I love music that slows
the blood, and this has that quality to it.”
- BOB BOILEN, NPR MUSIC“...his accomplishment and expertise on
various instruments is gratifyingly apparent...”
– PITCHFORK"Kenniff…is a skilled crasman."
– THE NEW YORK TIMES"This music is so so so beautifull!"
– RYUICHI SAKAMOTO