Displaying items by tag: Ambient
Sunday, 06 May 2012 05:58
Aairria - The Fourth Dreaming
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient, Minimal, Soundscape
Label: Rain
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 02:59:30
“If a little dreaming is dangerous, the cure for it is not to dream less, but to dream more, to dream all the time.”
Label: Rain
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 02:59:30
“If a little dreaming is dangerous, the cure for it is not to dream less, but to dream more, to dream all the time.”
| TRACKLIST |
| 01 - The Mourning Dream |
Published in Electronic
Saturday, 05 May 2012 04:23
Frore - Axis Mund
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient, Drone, World Fusion, Tribal
Label: Earth Mantra
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:51:26
Thematically, the album is obviously about the Axis Mundi mythology, the turning point of the world and line through the Earth's center around which the universe revolves. Some cultures believe the Axis Mundi is a mountain, some a giant tree. Paul reports: "The idea behind the piece was exploring the climb up the Axis Mundi, or going into the Axis, depending on how you look at it. The piece starts off dark (at the base of the tree / mountain), and filled with shadows. From there it gets a little lighter, although there are still some dark elements mixed in. Finally it ends in a view from the top, or the place deep inside. Basically, it's just about getting lost in a world and going for a ride."
And what a ride the listener experiences. Musically, the piece evolves at the ideal peace, flowing slowly from scene to scene without calling any attention to the movement. The ambient elements are particularly well done, with radiant swells of texture revolving effortlessly around the axis of the listener's consciousness. As always with Frore, the percussive elements delight. Rattles, clay flutes, fujara, shells and stones, rain stick, frame drums, djembe, and other percussion instruments provide a dramatic foundation upon which the entire piece rests. And the production quality amazes us. Paul has always focused carefully on the details of his recordings and his instrumentation, but he seems to have outdone himself with this album. A perfectly balanced spectrum, a spectacularly detailed mix, and a superb mastering sheen combine, a masterwork as the result.
Listeners will notice a strong Steve Roach or Vidna Obmana influence, but to us the Paul Casper influence outshines them all. This is the music of Frore, fresh and inviting, the kind of sound journey that makes us want to listen again and again. We feel strongly that this album will go down as one of the best tribal ambient albums of 2012, and one we are exceptionally proud to bring to our listeners. In our view, nothing less than music for the ages.
Label: Earth Mantra
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:51:26
Thematically, the album is obviously about the Axis Mundi mythology, the turning point of the world and line through the Earth's center around which the universe revolves. Some cultures believe the Axis Mundi is a mountain, some a giant tree. Paul reports: "The idea behind the piece was exploring the climb up the Axis Mundi, or going into the Axis, depending on how you look at it. The piece starts off dark (at the base of the tree / mountain), and filled with shadows. From there it gets a little lighter, although there are still some dark elements mixed in. Finally it ends in a view from the top, or the place deep inside. Basically, it's just about getting lost in a world and going for a ride."
And what a ride the listener experiences. Musically, the piece evolves at the ideal peace, flowing slowly from scene to scene without calling any attention to the movement. The ambient elements are particularly well done, with radiant swells of texture revolving effortlessly around the axis of the listener's consciousness. As always with Frore, the percussive elements delight. Rattles, clay flutes, fujara, shells and stones, rain stick, frame drums, djembe, and other percussion instruments provide a dramatic foundation upon which the entire piece rests. And the production quality amazes us. Paul has always focused carefully on the details of his recordings and his instrumentation, but he seems to have outdone himself with this album. A perfectly balanced spectrum, a spectacularly detailed mix, and a superb mastering sheen combine, a masterwork as the result.
Listeners will notice a strong Steve Roach or Vidna Obmana influence, but to us the Paul Casper influence outshines them all. This is the music of Frore, fresh and inviting, the kind of sound journey that makes us want to listen again and again. We feel strongly that this album will go down as one of the best tribal ambient albums of 2012, and one we are exceptionally proud to bring to our listeners. In our view, nothing less than music for the ages.
| TRACKLIST |
| 01 - Axis Mundi |
Published in Electronic
Thursday, 03 May 2012 05:57
Ivan Kapec - The path of love
GENRE: Acoustic Guitar, Free Improvisation, Ambient
Label: Test Tube
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:40:34
"Most of the album tracks were captured as free improvisations, except for the title track 'The path of love' and 'Susret' which were originally composed for a 'dance performance movie' called 'Happily Ever After' (Vimeo link for the trailer), directed by Vladimir Koncar (also responsible for the Triangulizona live show visuals). However, the tracks that Ivan composed for the movie feature Hrvoje Galler playing the piano, while the new versions presented here were recorded with Ivan playing just his acoustic guitar, like everything else on this album.
Ivan explains the reasons behind this album: "(...) 'Happily Ever After' had in the begining been titled 'The path of love', but Vladimir changed it later. But, for me the original title was very suitable for the material which I worked solo.
I recorded many tracks in two years, thinking about making a solo acoustic album. Some of them were recorded at home."
While recording the final versions, Ivan decided that the music lacked - his words - "proper emotionally common sound and technical audio quality" - so he decided to re-record them in a single session at a professional studio in Zagreb, to maintain the true improvisation 'soul' but with a better sound quality overall, without overdubs, overedits and usual post-production changes.
'The path of love' is an intimate acoustic guitar session, and should be listened to in a peaceful setting, preferably with headphones, in dim light or complete darkness. Enjoy."
Label: Test Tube
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:40:34
"Most of the album tracks were captured as free improvisations, except for the title track 'The path of love' and 'Susret' which were originally composed for a 'dance performance movie' called 'Happily Ever After' (Vimeo link for the trailer), directed by Vladimir Koncar (also responsible for the Triangulizona live show visuals). However, the tracks that Ivan composed for the movie feature Hrvoje Galler playing the piano, while the new versions presented here were recorded with Ivan playing just his acoustic guitar, like everything else on this album.
Ivan explains the reasons behind this album: "(...) 'Happily Ever After' had in the begining been titled 'The path of love', but Vladimir changed it later. But, for me the original title was very suitable for the material which I worked solo.
I recorded many tracks in two years, thinking about making a solo acoustic album. Some of them were recorded at home."
While recording the final versions, Ivan decided that the music lacked - his words - "proper emotionally common sound and technical audio quality" - so he decided to re-record them in a single session at a professional studio in Zagreb, to maintain the true improvisation 'soul' but with a better sound quality overall, without overdubs, overedits and usual post-production changes.
'The path of love' is an intimate acoustic guitar session, and should be listened to in a peaceful setting, preferably with headphones, in dim light or complete darkness. Enjoy."
| TRACKLIST |
| 01 - Preludij 02 - Serenada 03 - Dvije minute do 04 - Cesta 05 - The path of love 06 - Putopis 07 - Das Erste 08 - Susret 09 - Netko drugi |
Published in Jazz
Wednesday, 02 May 2012 04:12
Organoid - Alienation Horizon
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient, Chill Out, Shoegaze
Label: BFW Recordings
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:52:49
Organoid is the project of musician Oleg Marchenko from Kiev, Ukraine, formed in late 2010. Long-standing fascination with electronic music's culture in all its forms has resulted in creative substance at the junction of IDM, ambient, electronic and experimental music, with a constant melodic foundation. The author draws his inspiration from various musical genres, passing them through the prism of he own worldview, creating atmospheric and unusual music.
Label: BFW Recordings
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:52:49
Organoid is the project of musician Oleg Marchenko from Kiev, Ukraine, formed in late 2010. Long-standing fascination with electronic music's culture in all its forms has resulted in creative substance at the junction of IDM, ambient, electronic and experimental music, with a constant melodic foundation. The author draws his inspiration from various musical genres, passing them through the prism of he own worldview, creating atmospheric and unusual music.
| TRACKLIST |
| Thougtless Desire Medusa Alienation Horizon Exosphere Xcruie Obsession Luminescence We Are Seasonable People Toy Numbers Fragile Angel Katuva |
Published in Electronic
Sunday, 29 April 2012 07:14
Archive Mind - Ouroboros
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient, Trip Hop
Label: Dusted Wax Kingdom
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:23:35
"Ouroboros" EP is the debut release from English producer and beatsmith known as Archive Mind. It contains 9 tracks tasty downtempo delight spiced with delectable and peaceful dreamy atmosphere.
Label: Dusted Wax Kingdom
Release date: 2012
Total running time: 00:23:35
"Ouroboros" EP is the debut release from English producer and beatsmith known as Archive Mind. It contains 9 tracks tasty downtempo delight spiced with delectable and peaceful dreamy atmosphere.
| TRACKLIST |
| 01 - The Cycle of... 02 - No Dialogue 03 - Dark Spots And Hideouts 04 - Emerging False Dawn 05 - ...Snake Eating Tail 06 - Saloon Stomp 07 - Tick To Tock 08 - Vivid Dreamer 09 - Sundown And Out |
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Published in Electronic
Monday, 01 August 2011 04:06
Trigg - Soil
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient, Trip Hop
Label: Clinical Archives
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 00:52:54
Bart Knol, a.k.a Gritt also works under the Trigg moniker. A totally different style and feel. While Gritt is known for his hard hitting dubstep bangers, Trigg Is easy going, full of playfull melodies and cinematic atmospheres.
Follow trigg in his journey into the land of soundscapes, eclectic beats, lush melodies and atmospheric grooves. This album contains 13 tracks, each of them in a different space.
Label: Clinical Archives
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 00:52:54
Bart Knol, a.k.a Gritt also works under the Trigg moniker. A totally different style and feel. While Gritt is known for his hard hitting dubstep bangers, Trigg Is easy going, full of playfull melodies and cinematic atmospheres.
Follow trigg in his journey into the land of soundscapes, eclectic beats, lush melodies and atmospheric grooves. This album contains 13 tracks, each of them in a different space.
| TRACKLIST |
| 01 - Soil 02 - Square Methods 03 - Oneiro 04 - Leaving Traces 05 - Until You See 06 - Being Human 07 - Gravity 08 - Manjaro 09 - Odd Species 10 - Colliding 11 - Ludium 12 - At Night They Grow 13 - Seed |
Published in Electronic
Tuesday, 12 July 2011 02:59
The Merricks - Monkey Way
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient, Dark, Ritual
Label: Sirona Records
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 00:43:35
Marc Ackermann aka The Merricks is a one man band from Geneva (CH). Born in 1972, he started learning piano and electric guitar. He formed a few bands in the 90′s (New wave, Punk, Electro) as lead singer and guitarist. The Merricks is an experimental solo project lead by the desire to find harmonies into chaos.
Influences? Velvet underground, LPD, Depeche Mode, SPK, Einsturzende Neubauten, The Residents, Wire, Skinny Puppy, Psychic TV, Foetus, Sonic Youth, Dirk Ivens, Steve Reich, Sigur Ros and so many others that thrill your skin and brain.
Label: Sirona Records
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 00:43:35
Marc Ackermann aka The Merricks is a one man band from Geneva (CH). Born in 1972, he started learning piano and electric guitar. He formed a few bands in the 90′s (New wave, Punk, Electro) as lead singer and guitarist. The Merricks is an experimental solo project lead by the desire to find harmonies into chaos.
Influences? Velvet underground, LPD, Depeche Mode, SPK, Einsturzende Neubauten, The Residents, Wire, Skinny Puppy, Psychic TV, Foetus, Sonic Youth, Dirk Ivens, Steve Reich, Sigur Ros and so many others that thrill your skin and brain.
| TRACKLIST |
| 01 - Don't Mess With The Monkey 02 - Far From Home 03 - You'll Never Get Me 04 - On The Bridge 05 - Vanishing Memory 06 - Moving Meat With Flies And Hot Salsa 07 - The Wait 08 - Can't Change My Nature 09 - Resistance 10 - Gradmad |
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Published in Electronic
Friday, 08 July 2011 15:18
Candlegravity - Lost at Sea Parts I & II
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient, Chill Out, Downtempo
Label: VKRS
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 01:32:33
Candlegravity (aka Sean Crownover) is originally from California, USA but now lives in Japan. Sean studied electronic music production at San Francisco State University . After making music for video games for a short stint in LA , is now a full time programmer in Japan. He has a relatively strange collection of instruments both acoustic and electronic and plays the Japanese Koto (harp), Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Sax, a number of East Asian flutes.
"Making music has always been a very personal thing for me. Sharing it with others is something I'm trying to a better job of. Although I make music for my own sanity rather than trying to make a living doing it, it's always gratifying and extrememly humbling when others find value in something I've made."
Label: VKRS
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 01:32:33
Candlegravity (aka Sean Crownover) is originally from California, USA but now lives in Japan. Sean studied electronic music production at San Francisco State University . After making music for video games for a short stint in LA , is now a full time programmer in Japan. He has a relatively strange collection of instruments both acoustic and electronic and plays the Japanese Koto (harp), Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Sax, a number of East Asian flutes.
"Making music has always been a very personal thing for me. Sharing it with others is something I'm trying to a better job of. Although I make music for my own sanity rather than trying to make a living doing it, it's always gratifying and extrememly humbling when others find value in something I've made."
| TRACKLIST |
| Part I 01 - Prologue 02 - Everything I Do 03 - My Symphonies 04 - Global Culture Collision 05 - Other Sources 06 - Weathered Home 07 - My Teenage Secrets Part II 01 - Let's Talk Under The Covers 02 - Take Me With You 03 - Calling In Sick 04 - The Little Radio That Loved Me 05 - Dolphin 06 - Always 07 - We're Not That Different 08 - By Your Side 09 - You Are Not Alone |
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Published in Electronic
Wednesday, 06 July 2011 04:10
Esgi - Echoes In Time
GENRE: Rock, Fusion, Pop Rock, Ambient, Guitar
Label: Bandcamp
Release date: 2008
Total running time: 01:09:34
Essentially a concept album comprising twelve tracks of varying pace and feel. Written over the space of a few months in 2007 initially for a sound track, the project developed into this album. Now re-edited and remastered, 'Echoes In Time' is intended as a chilled out escape and something to drift away to.
From the rhythmic pulse and guitar of 'With No Beginning', the Eastern orchestral chants of 'Dawn Of Mind', the smooth melancholy of 'Alone Again' and the filmic feel of 'Destiny', Echoes In Time seeks to explore the world of fantasy, film and emotion.
'I Wonder' with its Close Encounters influence proves this in point and 'A Paradise Lost', which takes us back to primordial lands after a Great Extinction and its rebirth in 'A New World'.
The title track drifts between here and then, slightly disconnected from the rest of album, while 'Of Wars And Power' explodes with violence and fury.
'The Drifter' captures the relief of surviving absolute terror. (Ripley in the escape pod at the conclusion of seminal classic 'Alien').
'In Your Heart' is a more contemporary, guitar solo based track and 'There Is No End' completes the journey with a strings and breakbeat style affair.
I hope you enjoy the album!
Love,
Esgi.
Available in FLAC!
Label: Bandcamp
Release date: 2008
Total running time: 01:09:34
Essentially a concept album comprising twelve tracks of varying pace and feel. Written over the space of a few months in 2007 initially for a sound track, the project developed into this album. Now re-edited and remastered, 'Echoes In Time' is intended as a chilled out escape and something to drift away to.
From the rhythmic pulse and guitar of 'With No Beginning', the Eastern orchestral chants of 'Dawn Of Mind', the smooth melancholy of 'Alone Again' and the filmic feel of 'Destiny', Echoes In Time seeks to explore the world of fantasy, film and emotion.
'I Wonder' with its Close Encounters influence proves this in point and 'A Paradise Lost', which takes us back to primordial lands after a Great Extinction and its rebirth in 'A New World'.
The title track drifts between here and then, slightly disconnected from the rest of album, while 'Of Wars And Power' explodes with violence and fury.
'The Drifter' captures the relief of surviving absolute terror. (Ripley in the escape pod at the conclusion of seminal classic 'Alien').
'In Your Heart' is a more contemporary, guitar solo based track and 'There Is No End' completes the journey with a strings and breakbeat style affair.
I hope you enjoy the album!
Love,
Esgi.
Available in FLAC!
| TRACKLIST |
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Published in Rock
Sunday, 03 July 2011 09:06
Waterplea - Rudiments
GENRE: Electronic, Ambient
Label: Bump Foot
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 00:35:43
Waterplea, a Russian electronic music duo and also contributors to Mixgalaxy Records, finished a 4 piece album with some obsolete technological feel "Rudiments".
It is described in the first track "Satellite", using several languages (there is Japanese version as well).
Rudiments makes us feel we are floating in space. A highly recommended release is this pure ambient mini-album.
Label: Bump Foot
Release date: 2011
Total running time: 00:35:43
Waterplea, a Russian electronic music duo and also contributors to Mixgalaxy Records, finished a 4 piece album with some obsolete technological feel "Rudiments".
It is described in the first track "Satellite", using several languages (there is Japanese version as well).
Rudiments makes us feel we are floating in space. A highly recommended release is this pure ambient mini-album.
| TRACKLIST |
| 01 - Satellite 02 - Bathyscaphe 03 - Zeppelin 04 - Scaphandre |
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Published in Electronic
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