Release type: Full-length Style: Ambient
Country: Italy
Label: Crowd Control Activities
Format: MP3@CBR, 320 kbps
Size: 152 mb
About Release:
Here's a collection of new (or at least "new" when this was released in '98) and previously released compositions from this interesting ambient soundscape artist. Many of the tracks seem to suggest watery landscapes, with thick, murky, wave-like movement. I can't tell what the abstract photos in the layout are, but they also appear to be underwater imagery. Droning low tones, eerie chimes, as well as slightly musical synths, samples, etc.all have their place. The recording is flawless, with easily audible layering and a complete range of sounds. Running times are generally very appropriate,with afew longer journeys or brief interludes throughout. This material is well done,there's a nice consistency between tracks without becoming redundant.These are fairly relaxing pieces, actually. The only obnoxious track is "The Hidden Spring", with overly obvious, loud samples that seem like bathing or something. An unfortunate end to an otherwise impressive effort.I really enjoyed this. Alio Die is definitely exploring something I've not heard in the past, and the originality is a plus.
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Could you re-upload this please?
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