Category Archives: Ambient
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
No Mask Effect ~ Quick Smart
Slow moving, misty drones largely conceal the brighter, glimmering chorus of birdsong, but they can’t suppress the gloomy sound of thunder. Mystery vehicles rumble and shudder as they pass by, extremely close and yet, due to a lingering band of
No Mask Effect ~ Quick Smart
Slow moving, misty drones largely conceal the brighter, glimmering chorus of birdsong, but they can’t suppress the gloomy sound of thunder. Mystery vehicles rumble and shudder as they pass by, extremely close and yet, due to a lingering band of
Seas Inside and Out ~ Stefano Guzzetti and David Cordero
Home Normal’s latest albums ~ one released on the last day of 2015, the other released this week ~ each serve as soundtracks to the sea. The first of these works, Stefano Guzzetti‘s Ensemble, suggests the sea through its cover image and sound,
Seas Inside and Out ~ Stefano Guzzetti and David Cordero
Home Normal’s latest albums ~ one released on the last day of 2015, the other released this week ~ each serve as soundtracks to the sea. The first of these works, Stefano Guzzetti‘s Ensemble, suggests the sea through its cover image and sound,
