In “Mouvement 6,” the latest release from Alice Hebborn’s forthcoming debut album Saisons, listeners are invited into a dynamic sonic landscape where piano arpeggios, delicate strings, and percussive textures intertwine to create an experience that feels both vibrant and meditative. The track’s evolving structure mirrors the flow of nature itself, as the initial fast-paced arpeggios and layered rhythms transition into a quieter, minimalist close. The result is a piece that captures the shifting moods and textures of the natural world in a way that feels immersive and reflective.
Inspired by her move to the countryside in 2021, Saisons is Hebborn’s response to the changing rhythms of nature, influenced by readings on ecofeminism and her experiences in wild landscapes. Instead of representing traditional seasons, the album’s seven movements offer sonic impressions of an ecosystem in flux, impacted by climate change and human interaction. Produced for piano and electronics, Saisons brings these ideas to life through an interplay between organic soundscapes and digital textures, with Hebborn’s collaborator, pianist Nao Momitani, performing.
With its December 6 release via Western Vinyl, Saisons invites listeners to consider the delicate balance between humanity and nature. Hebborn’s focus on environmental themes reflects her hope for a world where people are seen as interconnected with the natural world, rather than separate from it. Each track stands as an evolving dialogue between acoustic and electronic elements, an approach that Hebborn describes as a reflection of nature’s own fluid harmony.
“Mouvement 6” serves as a powerful introduction to Hebborn’s musical vision, where her thoughtful approach and skillful composition shine. The track sets the stage for Saisons as a contemplative, multi-dimensional work, blending sound and philosophy to encourage reflection on our place within the world’s ecosystems. For Hebborn, this project is a way to communicate not only the beauty but also the fragility of our environment, ultimately creating an artistic space for meditation on the shifting connections that bind us all.
