Category Archives: Ambient
Hakobune ~ The Last of Our Time Together
The Last of Our Time Together features thirty-two minutes of Hakobune‘s magnificent ambient music. The artwork alone speaks volumes, a sign as to the receding away of something, the night representing total finality, and the ambient marks the beginning of
Hakobune ~ The Last of Our Time Together
The Last of Our Time Together features thirty-two minutes of Hakobune‘s magnificent ambient music. The artwork alone speaks volumes, a sign as to the receding away of something, the night representing total finality, and the ambient marks the beginning of
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma ~ Tracing Back the Radiance
In his new full-bodied release, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma positions himself in a ghostly curatorial role in which the presence of collaboration foregrounds the content. A host of guest musicians lend their relatively definable instruments to a prismatic soundscape that recalls the
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma ~ Tracing Back the Radiance
In his new full-bodied release, Jefre Cantu-Ledesma positions himself in a ghostly curatorial role in which the presence of collaboration foregrounds the content. A host of guest musicians lend their relatively definable instruments to a prismatic soundscape that recalls the
Emmanuel Witzthum ~ The Book of Dusts
One’s reception of The Book of Dusts will rely on the package one receives. Mine is of a melancholy sort. Opening the cloth packet, I find an 1883 letter from a son, asking for information on a name connected to a
Emmanuel Witzthum ~ The Book of Dusts
One’s reception of The Book of Dusts will rely on the package one receives. Mine is of a melancholy sort. Opening the cloth packet, I find an 1883 letter from a son, asking for information on a name connected to a
Danny Scott Lane ~ How to Empty a Cup
This statement may seem strange, but How to Empty a Cup is really, really ambient. By this we mean that the music is quintessential ambience, featuring flute and other soft instrumentation. The tone is as delicate as a sugar wafer. Children
Danny Scott Lane ~ How to Empty a Cup
This statement may seem strange, but How to Empty a Cup is really, really ambient. By this we mean that the music is quintessential ambience, featuring flute and other soft instrumentation. The tone is as delicate as a sugar wafer. Children
Ecovillage ~ Hold My Hand
After six albums, Emil Holmstrom and Peter Wikstrom (Ecovillage) feel that they have finally achieved the sound they have always sought. “In some sense,” they write, “it’s our first (album).” A trip around Southeast Asia was incredibly inspiring, as reflected
Ecovillage ~ Hold My Hand
After six albums, Emil Holmstrom and Peter Wikstrom (Ecovillage) feel that they have finally achieved the sound they have always sought. “In some sense,” they write, “it’s our first (album).” A trip around Southeast Asia was incredibly inspiring, as reflected
Tim Hecker ~ Anoyo
Anoyo, which means “the world over there,” is the counterpart to last year’s glorious Konoyo, or “the world over here.” While the two are certainly closely related, both built around the prominent contributions of members of Tokyo Gakuso, it would
Tim Hecker ~ Anoyo
Anoyo, which means “the world over there,” is the counterpart to last year’s glorious Konoyo, or “the world over here.” While the two are certainly closely related, both built around the prominent contributions of members of Tokyo Gakuso, it would
The Humble Bee & Offthesky ~ All Other Voices Gone, Only Yours Remains
The photo work of Nieves Mingueza is dissected and reassembled, resulting in new creations. Likewise the music of The Humble Bee & Offthesky, their sonic pieces glued together note by note. In each instance, the seams show, but become part of the attraction.
The Humble Bee & Offthesky ~ All Other Voices Gone, Only Yours Remains
The photo work of Nieves Mingueza is dissected and reassembled, resulting in new creations. Likewise the music of The Humble Bee & Offthesky, their sonic pieces glued together note by note. In each instance, the seams show, but become part of the attraction.
Lilien Rosarian ~ a day in bel bruit
a day in bel bruit is a gorgeous surprise: an album that arrives without warning, from an artist we’ve never met, who nails it the first time out. a day in bel bruit has it all, from concept to cover to memorable
Lilien Rosarian ~ a day in bel bruit
a day in bel bruit is a gorgeous surprise: an album that arrives without warning, from an artist we’ve never met, who nails it the first time out. a day in bel bruit has it all, from concept to cover to memorable
a closer listen 