It is not incorrect to file this collection of early works by Japan’s Masahiro Sugaya under ambient. Lovers of the genre will appreciate Horizon Vol. 1 for both its compositions and instrumentation. There is a gentleness to the music that will appeal to ambient music fans, particularly those with an interest in the genre’s history. … Continue reading Masahiro Sugaya – Horizon Vol. 1
Category: Ambient
Hecker – Inspection II / Pip – Possible Worlds
A pair of extraordinary 60-plus-minute works dropped last week. Like a lot of lengthy pieces, both are immersive listening experiences that are memorable for more than just their running time. The similarities end there however. It’s difficult to imagine two recordings, released on the same day, less alike than this pair. Florian Hecker’s Inspection II … Continue reading Hecker – Inspection II / Pip – Possible Worlds
Plïnkï Plønkï – Pangur Din
Those of us new to this “50-piece ensemble that doesn’t exist” have some catching up to do. The U.K. act made its debut in mid-2017 with the well-received debut Happy Birthday. One of the band members put it this way: “It was our attempt to write songs for people across the world to stumble across … Continue reading Plïnkï Plønkï – Pangur Din
Various Artists – On Corrosion
Full marks to The Helen Scarsdale Agency for its decision to celebrate release #50 with a 10-cassette package housed in this handsome wooden box. We’ve seen a number of labels celebrate landmark releases with compilations, collaborations and so forth. This one outdoes them all. The package features work by Alice Kemp, Fossil Aerosol Mining Project, … Continue reading Various Artists – On Corrosion
Pepo Galán – For Victoria
The moment my daughter Grace was born, I was filled with a sense of my mother. It wasn’t that she was named for her, or that I’ve ever been a believer in reincarnation. Staring into her bright blue eyes and at her orange-brown hair for the first time, I felt as though a figure I’d … Continue reading Pepo Galán – For Victoria
Glåsbird – Svalbarð
Couple of things you should know if you’re considering a move to Svalbarð, the archipelago that lies inside the Arctic Circle, between Norway and the North Pole. First, get used to reindeer and polar bears. A lot of them. With a hypercarnivorous bear population something close to 3,000, they outnumber the locals by about 15 … Continue reading Glåsbird – Svalbarð
Mats Eilertsen – Reveries and Revelations
Our ability to share large files of data with collaborators around the world electronically is still a relatively recent development. The practice has become central to many musicians’ process. The opportunity to partner with like-minded artists around the world from the comfort of a home studio has given us countless recordings that would have otherwise … Continue reading Mats Eilertsen – Reveries and Revelations
