From the mysterious album THE DARK CITY, Vger delivers an ominous electronic ambiance and track, in the form of the story-telling sci-fi instrumental Approaching The City. This introduction to the project welcomes a state of intrigue and uncertainty, balancing rhythmic synths with warped synth melodies and an eighties progression that’s aptly cinematic.
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Somewhat mildly reminiscent of both Ani DiFranco and Rusted Root, but ultimately not adhering to either comparison for long, Follow The Crow build their sound upon feelings and reflections unique to themselves, and the brilliance of the musicianship in unison with that makes for a beautifully all-encompassing listen.
“I’d describe my music as jazz, but in the widest definition of the word. I’m allowing myself to constantly explore different genres, including ambient music, funk, electronic classical/orchestral and pretty much everything in between. This includes music for film, TV and video games.”
Instantly capturing a sense of joyful possibility, composer Konstantin Dobriak delivers a string-led arrangement of rising warmth and vibrancy, for the inspiring and aptly-fantastical Dreams.
Featuring a series of episodes, with narrated story-telling and imagery, alongside pristine soundscape design for an ambient and immersive listen, The Spirit Of Toronto promises a cinematic journey through both the depths of darkness and the beauty of light.
Creating from a place of equal parts contemplation, heart, and definitive skill, composer and producer Niclas Tamas completes his highly-evocative album The Lullabies for explorers of the permanent extension of life beyond Earth.
“Always push your ideas a little bit beyond the obvious and see what’s there.”
Creatively uniting the immersive ambiance of electronic sound-design with a freshly meandering, diary-like vocal outpouring of intimate and revealing sentiments.
If vast and profound escapism is the required artform, Forest Robots, this album in particular, has it mastered.
There’s a whole new realm to be experienced as you revisit the ins and outs of these Portraits as the artist crafts them before you. Beautiful work, from a composer with a broadly unique approach to creativity.
“It is a bygone wish that proper precautions were taken, as all events today and forever, were preventable. It is a reminder to be prepared for the future as that is all we can do.”
The way the music slowly but surely sweeps you off your feet is a finely tuned craft that’s been absolutely mastered here.