Category Archives: Ambient
Window Magic ~ Well Kept Era
Well Kept Era‘s chiming, vaguely-romanticized music gently wavers in the air, carrying with it the delicacy of a falling leaf and the whispered advancement of a plane’s vapor trail as it cruises at an altitude of thirty thousand feet. It doesn’t paint
Window Magic ~ Well Kept Era
Well Kept Era‘s chiming, vaguely-romanticized music gently wavers in the air, carrying with it the delicacy of a falling leaf and the whispered advancement of a plane’s vapor trail as it cruises at an altitude of thirty thousand feet. It doesn’t paint
M/M ~ Before We Lost Ourselves
You would not believe the sort of day I’ve had ~ the sort of day that can leave a person, worn out, bone tired, drained. Fortunately, I was able to come home to this calming cassette. Readers in search of intelligent,
M/M ~ Before We Lost Ourselves
You would not believe the sort of day I’ve had ~ the sort of day that can leave a person, worn out, bone tired, drained. Fortunately, I was able to come home to this calming cassette. Readers in search of intelligent,
France Jobin ~ Singulum
Like a sluggish mummification process, the light and creamy textures of Singulum are gently wrapped around the body, embalming the slowly developing ambient music. On Singulum, Montreal sound artist France Jobin gently nudges her music forward, and it’s so hushed
France Jobin ~ Singulum
Like a sluggish mummification process, the light and creamy textures of Singulum are gently wrapped around the body, embalming the slowly developing ambient music. On Singulum, Montreal sound artist France Jobin gently nudges her music forward, and it’s so hushed
Drombeg ~ Earthworks
Thom Brookes calls Earthworks “a soundtrack for the middle of nowhere,” but the sounds are better described as applicable to the entire earth. With references to the Bible and geology, it even manages to straddle the line between creationism and
Drombeg ~ Earthworks
Thom Brookes calls Earthworks “a soundtrack for the middle of nowhere,” but the sounds are better described as applicable to the entire earth. With references to the Bible and geology, it even manages to straddle the line between creationism and
Federico Durand ~ A Través del Espejo
Loops and lullabies cover the mattress of Federico Durand‘s A Través del Espejo (Through the Mirror). The title refers to mirrors that face one another, creating endless reflections; the music provides an aural version of this effect. If one were unaware of
Federico Durand ~ A Través del Espejo
Loops and lullabies cover the mattress of Federico Durand‘s A Través del Espejo (Through the Mirror). The title refers to mirrors that face one another, creating endless reflections; the music provides an aural version of this effect. If one were unaware of
Pinkcourtesyphone & Gwyneth Wentink ~ Elision
The harp has struggled to break back into the public consciousness in recent years, but thanks to the efforts of harpists such as Cecilia Chailly, Rhodri Davies, Mary Lattimore and Gwyneth Wentink, a small resurgence is taking place. Don’t speak to them
Pinkcourtesyphone & Gwyneth Wentink ~ Elision
The harp has struggled to break back into the public consciousness in recent years, but thanks to the efforts of harpists such as Cecilia Chailly, Rhodri Davies, Mary Lattimore and Gwyneth Wentink, a small resurgence is taking place. Don’t speak to them
Soft Recordings ~ Discovery 1
At A Closer Listen, we wholeheartedly endorse, approve of and recommend the compilation approach. Unfortunately, it’s hard enough for artists as it is. It’s been that way for years, so a compilation album isn’t just a great (and sometimes necessary)
Soft Recordings ~ Discovery 1
At A Closer Listen, we wholeheartedly endorse, approve of and recommend the compilation approach. Unfortunately, it’s hard enough for artists as it is. It’s been that way for years, so a compilation album isn’t just a great (and sometimes necessary)
Autistici & Justin Varis ~ Nine
It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed a color-based release, the last being Machinefabriek’s Colour Tones. The new release from Autistici & Justin Varis is just that: an investigation of shades and tones, garnished with a diverse remix disc. The topical choice is
Autistici & Justin Varis ~ Nine
It’s been a while since we’ve reviewed a color-based release, the last being Machinefabriek’s Colour Tones. The new release from Autistici & Justin Varis is just that: an investigation of shades and tones, garnished with a diverse remix disc. The topical choice is
a closer listen 