Genre/Influences: Ambient, cinematographic. Background/Info: E I L A N D is the meeting between Marcus…
Genre/Influences: Ambient,
cinematographic.
Background/Info: E I L A N D is the
meeting between Marcus Scheibmaier (synthesizers, keyboard & sequencer
programming), Steve Slingeneyer (electronic & acoustic percussion, drum
loops) and Bruno Coussée (voices, electric bass, all guitar treatments,
mellotron, loops & additional percussion). They were asked to ‘explain
their vision for a musical poem, a sonic tale of the Universe’. The
self-titled work becomes part of wider concept including visual arts.
Content: There are 3 cuts
featured on this album, which is more a kind of mini-album. From a very soundtrack/cinematographic
debut to the shortest cut (cf. “Into The Realms Of Bodhicitta”), which has
something ‘Buddhistic’-like and featuring deep-throat vocal effects to the last
piece, which reminds me of early analogue synth experiments, this work is pretty
versatile.
+ + + : The last song (cf.
“Beyond Mind And Matter: A Spirit Odyssey”) is for sure the project’s
masterpiece for the sophisticated approach and impressive sound treatments. I
like the deep bass sounds, but the global song makes me think of electronic
pioneers. The already mentioned “Into The Realms Of Bodhicitta” is another
attention grabber, which recovers the work with a mysterious touch.
– – – : This kind of album
is part of a greater arty concept so it’s a pity to not get an idea about the
different elements. I regret that there are no more tracks featured.
Conclusion: “Eiland” creates a
perfect match with the “Belgian NeuMusik” concept and will ravish numerous
lovers of ambient music.
Best songs: “Beyond Mind And
Matter: A Spirit Odyssey”, “Into The Realms Of Bodhicitta”.
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