Alphaxone & Dronny Darko – Invisible World (Digital/CD Album – Cryo Chamber)
This marks the third collaboration between Mehdi Saleh (aka Alphaxone) and Oleg Puzan (aka Dronny Darko). The Iranian-Ukrainian duo explores a conceptual theme that imagines a captivating, surreal realm—nestled beneath the ocean yet suspended above a void beyond the water’s surface.
It’s a complex theme, rich with imaginative potential, and both artists succeed in transforming it into a dark, intricate Cinematic soundscape. This sonic universe feels shrouded in obscurity, crafted from icy textures and delicate, nuanced tones that resonate with a profound depth. The atmosphere remains subdued, as though guarding a hidden world from too many prying ears. As a listener, you gain the rare privilege of entering this mysterious domain. Crisp noises and carefully layered field recordings intertwine with buzzing soundwaves, merging seamlessly into a shadowy, floating composition.
You can sense the evolving creative chemistry between these two artists—once again, their collaboration surpasses their previous efforts, delivering a refined and immersive experience. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Elemental Grooves”:
About Alphaxone & Dronny Darko
Alphaxone is the dark ambient and Cinematic project of Iranian artist Mehdi Saleh, releasing on Cryo Chamber since 2010 with albums including “Altered Dimensions” (2015), “Echoes From Outer Silence” (2016), “Edge Of Solitude” (2018), and “Subsynthetic Pulseforms” (2026). Dronny Darko is the alias of Ukrainian composer Oleg Puzan, whose Cryo Chamber solo albums include “Outer Tehom” (2014) and “Abduction” (2017). “Invisible World” is their third full-length collaboration as Alphaxone & Dronny Darko.
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