Kamasi Washington – Harmony of Difference EP Vinyl Record

Kamasi Washington – Harmony of Difference EP Vinyl Record

“Harmony of Difference,” the 2017 release of avant-garde jazz titan Kamasi Washington is an original six-movement suite, as part of this year’s Whitney Biennial. Harmony of Difference explores the philosophical possibilities of the musical technique known as “counterpoint,” which Washington defines as “the art of balancing similarity and difference to create harmony between separate melodies.” 

Washington’s suite includes visual elements married to the musical works and draws voraciously on jazz for its foundation. Each of the first five movements is its own unique composition. “Truth,” the sixth movement, fuses all five compositions into one simultaneous performance. Beyond the artistic impulse to expand the possibilities within counterpoint, Washington wanted to create something that opened people’s minds to the gift of diversity. In his own words, “my hope is that witnessing the beautiful harmony created by merging different musical melodies will help people realize the beauty in our own differences.” 

Pressed on Classic Black Vinyl

TRACKLISTING

Side A, Difference:

1. Desire
2. Humility
   
3. Knowledge
   
4. Perspective
   
5. Integrity