Simon Moullier Releases New Album "Elements Of Light"

New York-based French vibraphonist-composer Simon Moullier has released his new album, "Elements of Light," today. The album is out on the legendary Candid Records and is available on CD, LP, and digital.

Throughout "Elements of Light", Moullier reconciles his abiding love for midcentury acoustic jazz with inspired production choices more often put to use in pop and alternative rock . So you’ll hear Real Book-worthy tunes of remarkable craft and efficacy — with vibraphone and piano melodies that are subtly reinforced by synthesizer.

“I really love the sound of piano and vibes together — how the texture creates a third instrument,” he says.

Listen To “Elements of Light” HERE

In an effort to perfect the big-picture contours of his compositions, Moullier painstakingly tracks demos of his work at home, then lives with those recordings until he feels comfortable making revisions. Drum-machine loops have recently become a part of Moullier’s composition process, and often precede the melody. In the case of a tune like the lead-off track, “808,” beats meld flawlessly with JK Kim’s agile precision behind the kit. “It’s been fun to experiment with blending acoustic sounds with these more electronic worlds,” Moullier says. Similarly, the majestic earworm “Bird of Paradise" was built from a blend of acoustic and machine-made rhythms.

Moullier is part of a new generation of Candid Records artists who have come to the label via Candid A&R consultant Terri Lyne Carrington. The recently relaunched label - which already has 4 Grammy wins to its credit since 2021 - is building on its legacy as one of the most storied and influential American independent labels of the 1960s. More info on the new Candid Records HERE

Elements of Light Tracklist

1. 808

2. Pyramid Of The Sun

3. Bird Of Paradise

4. Primavera

5. Elements Of Light (ft. Gerald Clayton)

6. Jiwa

7. Olympus

8. Lotus (ft. Marquis Hill)

9. Oriental Folk Song

MORE ON CANDID RECORDS: From 1960-1963, founder, A&R man, and producer Nat Hentoff recorded over 30 extraordinary albums for the Candid Records label. One cannot underestimate the breadth of these recordings - from bebop to the avant-garde, to blues. Candid sat dormant for years until Black Lion Records founder and producer, Alan Bates, bought the label in 1989. The next phase of Candid Records is happening now. Since its relaunch in 2021 the label has reissued over 30 titles to high critical acclaim. Thanks to brilliant new releases, Candid has received four GRAMMY awards – 2024 winners the Count Basie Orchestra, 2023 winners Terri Lyne Carrington and Wayne Shorter, and 2022 winner Eliane Elias. Today’s Candid is not only committed to its legacy but looks forward to defining its future with the quality music that is synonymous with its elite heritage. Learn more at www.candidrecords.com