Category Archives: Ambient
Anduin ~ Stolen Years
It’s a painfully apt album title; late last year, Jonathan Lee was burgled – not only was equipment stolen but the thieves made off with the hard drives on which was stored the majority of the past two years of music-making.
Anduin ~ Stolen Years
It’s a painfully apt album title; late last year, Jonathan Lee was burgled – not only was equipment stolen but the thieves made off with the hard drives on which was stored the majority of the past two years of music-making.
d.Forma ~ amplia grey
A person can be lonely anywhere, even in a crowd; perhaps especially in a crowd. The biggest cities, which seem to present the opportunity for the greatest amount of new friendships and experiences, often yield the greatest sense of disconnection. The gap
d.Forma ~ amplia grey
A person can be lonely anywhere, even in a crowd; perhaps especially in a crowd. The biggest cities, which seem to present the opportunity for the greatest amount of new friendships and experiences, often yield the greatest sense of disconnection. The gap
Olan Mill ~ Paths
Poignancy with brevity. That about sums up the ambient chamber duo Olan Mill, a pair from England who compose strictly in the winter time. “Bleu Polar” picks up right where their debut Pine left off with gorgeous etchings of violins
Olan Mill ~ Paths
Poignancy with brevity. That about sums up the ambient chamber duo Olan Mill, a pair from England who compose strictly in the winter time. “Bleu Polar” picks up right where their debut Pine left off with gorgeous etchings of violins
Taskerlands ~ Taskerlands
The term ‘mood record’ is often criminally over-used, a critical shorthand for describing an ephemeral listening experience that might be difficult to articulate. Sometimes, even the most verbose of language fails in depicting a certain sound impression to a reader.
Taskerlands ~ Taskerlands
The term ‘mood record’ is often criminally over-used, a critical shorthand for describing an ephemeral listening experience that might be difficult to articulate. Sometimes, even the most verbose of language fails in depicting a certain sound impression to a reader.
Tropic of Coldness ~ Commuting
It’s always cold somewhere, so this shivering release may need to move away from the equator to find a home. Tropic of Coldness is an American/Italian duo living in Brussels, so a sense of dislocation is already apparent. The association of
Tropic of Coldness ~ Commuting
It’s always cold somewhere, so this shivering release may need to move away from the equator to find a home. Tropic of Coldness is an American/Italian duo living in Brussels, so a sense of dislocation is already apparent. The association of
Kim_Nasung ~ Places
Ambient music needs a new language. The current language of dreams, recollections, faded photos and fog just won’t do anymore, and the visuals, as pretty as they may be, need more variety. Ambient music itself is rich in resonance and
Kim_Nasung ~ Places
Ambient music needs a new language. The current language of dreams, recollections, faded photos and fog just won’t do anymore, and the visuals, as pretty as they may be, need more variety. Ambient music itself is rich in resonance and
All Lights ~ Tired/Rest
Who died? Perhaps I should not have asked that question. Tired/Rest is a short but ambitious concept album, bearing titles such as “Passing Away” and “Hospital”. The four tracks are divided into two parts, and each track into separate sections, nineteen
All Lights ~ Tired/Rest
Who died? Perhaps I should not have asked that question. Tired/Rest is a short but ambitious concept album, bearing titles such as “Passing Away” and “Hospital”. The four tracks are divided into two parts, and each track into separate sections, nineteen
K Wilson ~ Otherworld
The otherworld that the eyes are led to expect from the cover is a cut-and-paste collage, a jagged scrapbook of sound. But the otherworld that the ears hear is gentle, guitar-laden, spiced with repetition and reverb. If given a choice
K Wilson ~ Otherworld
The otherworld that the eyes are led to expect from the cover is a cut-and-paste collage, a jagged scrapbook of sound. But the otherworld that the ears hear is gentle, guitar-laden, spiced with repetition and reverb. If given a choice
a closer listen 