Safe Space
Arek Czernysz Quartet
Released on August 20, 2025
Arek Czernysz – accordion / Marcin Elszkowski – trumpet / Radosław Łukaszewicz – double bass / Michał Szeligowski – drums
"(...) The music of this ensemble captivates and paints spacious soundscapes, carrying the listener beyond the boundaries of everyday life — towards a safe, intimate refuge. Entering this other world makes it easy to lose oneself in the artistry — all the more so because the pieces are extensive, yet never feel drawn out (as in the case of “Baltic Night”). And while some tracks draw their strength from expressive performance, they never become overbearing (the hypnotic accordion trance in “Waves”). There are also numerous harmonic expanses here, building a mesmerizing atmosphere without slipping into monotony. These are stories that seem to come to life in real time - intuitive, organic, and free from calculation (“Peaceful Refuge”). This is the achievement of all the musicians involved in the project.(...)"
-Excerpt from a translated Polish review by Łukasz Dębowski (Polska Płyta / Polska Muzyka)
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Waves 4:070:00/4:07
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Baltic Night 7:250:00/7:25
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Not Far From Home 5:440:00/5:44
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Peaceful Refuge 6:180:00/6:18
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Message 6:460:00/6:46
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Movement 5:390:00/5:39
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Safe Space 7:000:00/7:00