Larry Kucharz:
Larry's signature sounds are heard again in Digichoral Blue Portraits, just released on his own International Audiochrome label; learn more here.
Deep Chill Network: Dreams 2 (8.7)
(Dark Duck Records - 1999) - Warmly shapeshifting soundclouds allow for unencumbered sonic drifting.
taylor deupree + richard chartier: spec. (8.6)
(12k - 1999) - More "microscopic" excursions into the daily lives of electrons at work and play.
John Flomer: night in the vapor jungle (8.1)
(Spotted Peccary - 1999) - Gorgeous new age piano sounds are placed into atmospheric soundworlds.
Larry Kucharz: Digichoral Blue Portraits (8.7)
(International Audichrome - 1999) - Restrained-yet-free-flowing electro-orchestrations slowly soar into the preternaturally sublime.
Laminar: Ante-Chamber (8.3)
(Soleilmoon - 1999) - Think turbulence instead of ambience with these relentless digital distortions.
Le Forcibi Di Manitú: play and remix Lieutenant Murnau (7.7)
(Earthly Delights - 1999) - If you're actively seeking whimsical perplexion, this is the place...
southpacific: constance (8.5)
(turnbuckle - 1999) - Guitar-driven soundclouds plus rock beats equal tasty soundwaves.
Tlön Uqbar: La Bola Perdida (8.5)
(Staalplaat - 1999) - Fantastic electroacoustic sound journeys based on the writings of Jorge Luis Borges.
Various Artists: knots (8.4)
(Thousand - 1999) - An identical prog rock sample bank receives wildly different treatments from these assorted artists.
Various Artists: The Thin Edge of the Wedge (8.2)
(ArtOfFact - 1999) - Heartfelt reverence drives this electroGothindustrial compilation.
Vidna Obmana/Alio Die: Echo Passage (8.9)
(Musica Maxima Magnetica - 1999) - Two masters lead the way into an amazing ambient soundworld of their own making.
December Overviews include:
boards of canada, "hi scores"; curtis grant, "floating"; pablo st. chaos, "when you force me against the breaking earth"; Santé, "Into Light"; Seofon, "Immanence"; Akira Yamamichi, "Pulsebeats"
This Month: "R U OK 4 Y2K"... 15 artists make their pre-millennial predictions and assessments...
AmbiEntrance 1999 Top Ten
Contributed Reviews from the attentive ears of Stephen Fruitman include:
Fruitman's Favorites for 1999, plus: Jonathan Coleclough, "Windlass"; A Produce/M Griffin, "Altara"; Graham Haynes, "Organik Mekanix", Thermal + Seofon, "A Monument of Chance"; Atoi Mystery School, 2Kaos"; Thermal + Freezer + CUE, "Time Out of Mind"
New Links to: ArtOfFact electro-industrial label, Cosmic Crofter's Boards of Canada site, Mixmaster Morris' Site for Sore Ears, Music Stuff from Holger Dawin
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