Background/Info:
Swedish
ambient musician Anile D. is striking back with the sixth full length album of
his Dahlia’s Tear project. It’s the second work released by Cryo Chamber while
some of you might remember his “Dreamsphere” album released in 2012 by the now
defunct Cold Meat Industry. This opus embarks the listener on an imaginary trip
‘from the abyss to the portal of the stars. Come drown in ancient knowledge and
technology at the end of humanity’s beginning…’.
Content:
The
album features 9 cuts taking off with an overwhelming mix of drones, cinematic
atmospheres, dark sound waves and some delicate electronic treatments. It in a
way perfectly symbolizes the entire album. There’s an anguishing, but dreamy
sensation emerging from the tracks, which from time to time –but definitely for
the last track, are moving crescendo to an apocalyptic vision. Even if you feel
there’s a danger nearby the album has something relaxing, like revealing a dark
prosperity.
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I feel a strong sensitive aspect emerging at the surface of this album.
It feels a bit like the composer wants to share his most inner thoughts and
visions with his audience. The secret lies in little details adding refinement
and elegance to the work. There are numerous beautiful passages running through
the work, but especially the very last cut (cf. “A Pale Shroud Of Time”) is a
brilliant exposure of this artist’s composing skills. This track is also more
elaborate than the others so there’s no better final.
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– – :
Dahlia’s Tear is not exactly innovating and that’s maybe a bit symbolic
for Cryo Chamber, but on the other side “Across The Shifting Abyss” is a
meaningful work.
Conclusion:
It’s
intriguing to realize that dark, frightening music production can also
illustrate grace and beauty! This is an album I highly recommend to all lovers
of cinematic experiences.
Best
songs:
“A Pale Shroud Of Time”, “The Wreck Of The Forgotten”, “Sidereal
Gardens”, “Celestial Bodies”.
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