Russell Mills:
Russell Mills (with the help of his "sonic mirror" Tom Smyth) has pieced together a darkly invigorating collage; Pearl + Umbra is constructed from the contributed sounds of dozens of ambient/art/experimental artists. Read more here.
0/r: 0/r (8.5)
(12k - 1999) - A transglobal collaboration yields the electronic minimalism from the heart of the machine.
Elemental: Thee Divine Imagination (8.0)
(Aethyr Productions - 1999) - "Old fashioned" synth music infused with definite "magical" qualities.
Jeff Greinke: Ride (8.2)
(FWD - 1999) - An ambient master presents non-ambient musical explorations.
Russell Mills/Undark: Pearl and Umbra (8.7)
(Bella Union - 1999) - A sonic collage of truly impressive proportions, featuring "contributions" from a stellar roster.
reprobus: sonoluminescence (8.1)
(Label - 1998) - Beat-heavy electronic sounds which are both retro and active.
Steve Roach: Light Fantastic (8.7)
(Fathom - 1999) - A "solar-powered" journey from the prolific synth veteran.
tear ceremony: emulsion (9.1)
(Simulacra - 1999) - Let yourself again be lured into Todd Gautreau's strangely wonderful soundworlds of experimental beauty and isolation.
The Tunnel Singer: Water Birth (7.9)
(Tunnel Singer Records - 1999) - Why is Lee Ellen Shoemaker known as "The Tunnel Singer"? Open your ears and find out here.
Vidna Obmana and Jeff Pearce: True Stories (9.0)
(Mirage - 1999) - Poignant tales collaboratively told by two of ambient's premier "authors".
October Overviews include:
amir baghiri, "autumn"; Coma Vi®us, "Hidden", Legion, "Leviathan", Mortiis, "Født til å Herske", Mystical Sun, "Primordial Atmospheres", Psychic Enemies Network, "Psychic Enemies Network", Various Artists, "Choice Cuts"
This Month: "Fear; Then vs. Now" Just in time for Hallowe'en, 13 artists talk about scary things.
Contributed Reviews from the attentive ears of Stephen Fruitman include:
Simon Haram, "Alone..."; Gavin Bryars, "The North Shore"; Antonio Testa & Alio Die, "Healing Herb's Spirit" and Five Thousand Spirits, "Mesmeric Revelation", Bill Laswell, "Rasa: Serene Timeless Joy"; Aki Onda, "Beautiful Contradiction" and "Un Petit Tour"; Jon Hassell, "Fascinoma".
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