Klanggalerie’s latest release, "Flowers We Are", is less a conventional album and more a living, breathing botanical garden of sound. Crafted by a trio of avant-garde luminaries - Marina Dzukljev on piano, Matija Schellander on bass and electronics, and Arnold Haberl (aka noid) on cello - this two-track opus doesn’t just flirt with boundaries; it dissolves them entirely.

The album’s opener, "Celeste", is a sprawling, 25-minute exploration that feels like a journey through a dreamscape where time bends and flowers hum their own secret tunes. Dukljev’s piano lines are delicate yet commanding, fluttering like the wings of a moth caught in moonlight. Schellander’s bass and electronic manipulations intertwine seamlessly, creating a rich, atmospheric tapestry that’s equal parts tactile and ethereal. Noid’s cello work, meanwhile, alternates between whispering intimacy and violent eruptions, evoking the spirit of improvisational greats like Okkyung Lee or György Ligeti reimagined through a modern, experimental lens.

The second track, "Nocturnal Butterflies", clocks in at just over 14 minutes but feels expansive, like a midnight walk through a surreal garden where the insects hum in polyrhythms and the plants sigh in harmony. The interplay between the trio is both playful and deeply intuitive—this is music born not from rigid structure but from a shared trust and fearless exploration. Dukljev’s melodic fragments dart in and out of Schellander’s electronic textures, while noid’s cello morphs from mournful lament to percussive punctuation.

The album’s strength lies in its refusal to be pinned down. It drifts effortlessly between minimal electronic experimentation, free improvisation, and moments of lush, orchestral grandeur. If you squint, you might catch a glimpse of Morton Feldman’s meditative patience, but blink, and you’re in a sonic realm closer to Fennesz’s shimmering noise-scapes or the visceral immediacy of an AMM improvisation.

For fans of boundary-pushing sound art, "Flowers We Are" is a triumph - a testament to the power of collaboration, the beauty of imperfection, and the endless possibilities of sound. It’s a bouquet of sonic blooms that may bewilder at first but ultimately rewards those who linger to savor its intricate details.