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Ascent and dizziness are the two elements that define the spiral, just as the synthetic organ and the female choir are the two elements that define 'North Star'. This half-hour of sideral diversion is, and therein lies its charm, a static movement: the ascetic exercise to be performed, it seems to suggest, is to start again from the beginning once you reach the end.
Ascent and dizziness are the two elements that define the spiral, just as the synthetic organ and the female choir are the two elements that define 'North Star'.
This half-hour of sideral diversion is, and therein lies its charm, a static movement: the ascetic exercise to be performed, it seems to suggest, is to start again from the beginning once you reach the end.
Philip Glass's 'North Star' alternates between synthetic organ and female choir to create a mystical and dizzying spiral effect. The album serves as a soundtrack for a documentary about sculptor Marco Polo di Suvero. The review highlights its static yet ascending musical movement and refrains from rating, emphasizing the contemplative experience. Discover the hypnotic blend of choir and organ in Philip Glass's North Star – listen and experience its mystical spiral today!
This Terry Riley of the Balinese sound seems to accomplish the immense task of persuading the instrument to tune in to what aligns with its nature. This labor limae has nothing to do with experimental composition or ethnological curiosity, but solely with the sublime need to make things sound by themselves.
This Terry Riley of the Balinese sound seems to accomplish the immense task of persuading the instrument to tune in to what aligns with its nature.
This labor limae has nothing to do with experimental composition or ethnological curiosity, but solely with the sublime need to make things sound by themselves.
Daniel Schmidt's album In My Arms, Many Flowers showcases a deep symbiosis between artist and gamelan percussion instruments. Recorded with Berkeley gamelan players between 1978 and 1982, it blends minimalism, musicology, and an almost alchemical relationship with bronze and aluminum instruments. The album is praised for its purity and authenticity, standing apart from typical experimental or new-age world music. It invites listeners to experience the natural communication between instruments. Explore Daniel Schmidt's exquisite gamelan soundscapes—immerse yourself in In My Arms, Many Flowers today!
What Mr. Sakamoto excels at magnificently is crafting soundscapes. Sakamoto still manages to give, as usual, a unified tone to the album.
What Mr. Sakamoto excels at magnificently is crafting soundscapes.
Sakamoto still manages to give, as usual, a unified tone to the album.
Ryuichi Sakamoto's 1986 album Futurista masterfully crafts futuristic soundscapes blending Japanese and Western elements. The album revisits concepts of early 20th-century futurism through synthetic and electronic compositions, combining IDM, funk, and experimental voices. Though rooted in the 1980s, it reflects Sakamoto's unique style and evolving explorations in music. The review appreciates the album's innovative approach without strictly defining it as a concept album. Discover Ryuichi Sakamoto's Futurista and experience a unique blend of 80s electronic futurism and innovative soundscapes.
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