In "Thankful", Klara Lewis opens a sonic portal to loss, reverence, and homage, delivering one of her most intimate works. With its layers of delicate distortion and abstract melodies, the album functions as a poignant tribute to her mentor and Editions Mego founder, Peter Rehberg, whose influence on experimental electronic music remains monumental.

The title track, "Thankful", unfolds in waves of warm, cascading electronics, paying direct homage to Rehberg's PITA track "Track 3", a piece that redefined sonic boundaries and became foundational in the electronic avant-garde. Lewis crafts this tribute with emotional depth, blending minimalist repetition with textured, euphonic tones that gradually descend into an abyss of digital noise - a nod to Rehberg's love for unexpected endings and abrupt cuts, mirroring the life he led and the impact he left. As she builds and then cuts the sound, one senses a personal farewell embedded in every fractured note.

In "Ukulele 1" and "Ukulele 2", Lewis shifts to an introspective sonic palette. The recordings, infused with room noise and ambient warmth, draw listeners into the physical and emotional spaces that Rehberg cherished. The sounds oscillate between clarity and dissolution, mimicking the fleeting presence of memories, preserved yet disintegrating.

"Top", a short yet intense track, embraces Rehberg’s irreverent humor. It's a cheeky burst of acid techno, a momentary dive into chaos, perhaps mirroring his affection for the word "top", which he used as a shorthand of approval. The track is a playful reminder of the wit woven into his serious artistic vision, a nod to his irrepressible spirit.

The album closes with "4U", a deeply contemplative piece. Here, Lewis relies on sparse, melancholic sounds to evoke pure feeling, void of words - a haunting silence that speaks volumes. Each element in "Thankful" feels less like a conventional tribute and more like a conversation, as Lewis draws on her profound connection to Rehberg to explore themes of legacy, friendship, and artistic inheritance.

With "Thankful", Lewis not only honors Rehberg but also explores her own growth under his influence. It’s an emotional and masterfully understated album that conveys reverence through nuance, demonstrating her unique ability to fuse human emotion with raw electronic minimalism. This is Klara Lewis at her most vulnerable and profound, crafting soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive - a fitting testament to the man who left an indelible mark on her life and career.