Category Archives: Ambient
Michael Scott Dawson ~ The Tinnitus Chorus
The Tinnitus Chorus is the second tinnitus-themed album we’ve reviewed this year, following Lola de la Mata’s Oceans on Azimuth. de la Mata had been advised to abandon her musical career. In Michael Scott Dawson‘s case, “The clicks, ringing tones, and hiss
Michael Scott Dawson ~ The Tinnitus Chorus
The Tinnitus Chorus is the second tinnitus-themed album we’ve reviewed this year, following Lola de la Mata’s Oceans on Azimuth. de la Mata had been advised to abandon her musical career. In Michael Scott Dawson‘s case, “The clicks, ringing tones, and hiss
Masayoshi Fujita ~ Migratory
The widely esteemed vibraphonist and marimba player Masayoshi Fujita has enlisted the aid of some astonishing collaborators on Migratory, but the greatest guest star may go unnoticed by those who only stream the recording. Renowned travel writer Pico Iyer (A Beginnier’s Guide
Masayoshi Fujita ~ Migratory
The widely esteemed vibraphonist and marimba player Masayoshi Fujita has enlisted the aid of some astonishing collaborators on Migratory, but the greatest guest star may go unnoticed by those who only stream the recording. Renowned travel writer Pico Iyer (A Beginnier’s Guide
Wil Bolton ~ 23
23 musical ideas in 23 tracks spanning 23 minutes, recorded in 2023 and released on 23 July in a limited edition of 23 copies, each containing one of 23 photos: the theme brings to mind 23 pairs of chromosomes, Dr.
Wil Bolton ~ 23
23 musical ideas in 23 tracks spanning 23 minutes, recorded in 2023 and released on 23 July in a limited edition of 23 copies, each containing one of 23 photos: the theme brings to mind 23 pairs of chromosomes, Dr.
The Temple | Jack Woodbury | Alter Natural ~ Vastness Vastness
More albums should be inspired by poems. Music and poetry are so closely related that they form a natural pair, evidenced by Vastness Vastness, whose very title is poetic. The poem was written by Jack Woodbury, teamed here with The Temple and
The Temple | Jack Woodbury | Alter Natural ~ Vastness Vastness
More albums should be inspired by poems. Music and poetry are so closely related that they form a natural pair, evidenced by Vastness Vastness, whose very title is poetic. The poem was written by Jack Woodbury, teamed here with The Temple and
Salt of the Sound ~ Meditations Vol. 6
What is ambient music for? Some might say ambient music is meant to be played in the background. Others say it is meant to help listeners to relax. A third form of ambient music offers something deeper: a spiritual connection.
Salt of the Sound ~ Meditations Vol. 6
What is ambient music for? Some might say ambient music is meant to be played in the background. Others say it is meant to help listeners to relax. A third form of ambient music offers something deeper: a spiritual connection.
Dalot ~ Aquarium
Dalot‘s Aquarium is a delightful album that can be read on a number of levels: as a diary of parenthood, an ecological parable or a celebration of summer. Or one might simply take it at face value: the story of a lionfish
Dalot ~ Aquarium
Dalot‘s Aquarium is a delightful album that can be read on a number of levels: as a diary of parenthood, an ecological parable or a celebration of summer. Or one might simply take it at face value: the story of a lionfish
Masaya Ozaki ~ Mizukara
Mizukara is the fourth release by the Japanese-born, NY/Iceland based artist Masaya Ozaki. Rooted in the exploration of the ephemeral and the delicate, Mizukara doesn’t attempt to impress sonically, but immerses the listener in a private and personal pathway into
Masaya Ozaki ~ Mizukara
Mizukara is the fourth release by the Japanese-born, NY/Iceland based artist Masaya Ozaki. Rooted in the exploration of the ephemeral and the delicate, Mizukara doesn’t attempt to impress sonically, but immerses the listener in a private and personal pathway into
Dalton Alexander ~ Almost Home If I’m Still Alive
Two years ago, multi-faceted Yukon artist Dalton Alexander self-released a lovely, home-spun debut called Almost Home If I Disappear. Unfortunately, it was buried in the Christmas rush. A year later, he followed this release with I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive, in
Dalton Alexander ~ Almost Home If I’m Still Alive
Two years ago, multi-faceted Yukon artist Dalton Alexander self-released a lovely, home-spun debut called Almost Home If I Disappear. Unfortunately, it was buried in the Christmas rush. A year later, he followed this release with I Wonder How Many Are Still Alive, in
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