“Tertium Quid” is the fourth release from the collaborative project LHAM, driven by Bruno De Angelis (Mana ERG) and Giuseppe Verticchio (Nimh, Hall of Mirrors, Twist of Fate). This new work unfolds across ten tracks, further expanding the project’s rich sonic identity.

LHAM’s Cinematic style remains a defining element, guiding the listener on a dark journey through an imaginary world shaped by a blend of electronics and acoustic instrumentation. The atmosphere is brooding, yet paradoxically reassuring. The compositions gently envelop the listener, with delicate arrangements and occasional slow-paced percussion lending a sense of accessibility and subtle rhythm. Scattered throughout are field recordings that emerge organically, integrating seamlessly into the Ambient soundscape and enhancing the immersive quality of the experience.

This is a carefully crafted and finely detailed opus that will surely resonate with fans of the genre. (Rating:7½).

Listen to “Symbol Or Aenigma”:

https://lham1.bandcamp.com/track/symbol-or-aenigma

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Genre/Influences: Cinematic, Dark-Ambient, Experimental. 

Format: Digital, CD. 

Background/Info: LHAM resulted from the collaborative efforts and friendship between Bruno De Angelis (Mana ERG) and Giuseppe Verticchio (Nimh, Hall Of Mirrors, Twist Of Fate). They previously released the debut album “Leaving hardly A Mark” (2021) and the mini-album “Slow Burner” (2022). 

Content: This work is quite diversified taking off into a pure Dark-Ambient style but progressively evolving towards an explicit Cinematic approach. The work is fluctuating from darkness to dreamy passages  while a few Experimental passages can be heard as well. 

+ + + : What I like in the approach of this album is the authentic character of the composition mixing the magic of real instruments and electronic manipulations. I like the dark opening cut but also the more evasive and beautiful sounding “Tomorrow You Will”. In a Cinematic style I recommend listening to “Erebus” which is made of dark, dreamy, sound waves.  

– – – : I’m less convinced by Experimental parts although I’ve to admit LHAM here also creates an evasive feeling. “Winds Become Words” is one of these tracks. 

Conclusion: “They Cast No Shadows” is a very personal and intimate approach of Cinematic music which will also appeal for Dark-Ambient lovers. 

Best songs: “Tomorrow You Will”, “ Aleph Null”, “Arnold’s Chamber”, “Erebus”. 

Rate: 7½. 

Artist: www.oltreilsuono.com / www.facebook.com/giuseppe.verticchio.31 

Label: www.13.silentes.it / www.facebook.com/13silentes 

Inferno Sound Diaries

I have been working for over 30 years with Side-line as the main reviewer. My taste is eclectic, uncoventional and I prefer to look for the pearls, even if the bands are completely unknown, thus staying loyal to the Side-Line philosophy of nurturing new talents.

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