Meyer, Björn: Convergence

I recently received three albums to review from the legendary jazz label ECM. I have picked this one to write about first because I know of Björn Meyer from his work with the interesting instrumental folk trio Bazar Blå. Convergence is his second solo album, a follow up to 2017’s Provenance.

This album is just Meyer and his electric bass. That may sound dull, and I expect that for many it might be. I would call the album predominantly ambient or minimalist with a few experimental touches. For instance, on "Magnétique", Meyer produces a somewhat metallic sound “thanks to a special construction of magnets, a spring, and some drops of superglue.� John Cage would be proud.

This album, like many on ECM, will have a niche audience. Fortunately, I’m part of that market. If you like, say, Brian Eno’s work from the late 1970s and early 1980s, give Convergence a shot.

Track Listing
1. Convergence (4:39)
2. Hiver (4:02)
3. Drift (3:25)
4. Gravity (4:50)
5. Motion (5:28)
6. On Hope (3:20)
7. Rewired (2:55)
8. Magnétique (4:54)
9. Nesodden (4:21)

Added: April 16th 2026
Reviewer: Aaron Steelman
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Related Link: Bjorn Meyer online
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Language: english

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