Vidna Obmana – Twilight Of Perception Redux: Volume One 1990 – 1998 (Digital/3CD Album – Zoharum)
The Belgian solo project Vidna Obmana, led by Dirk Serries, has been on hiatus for several years, yet a steady stream of releases continues to see the light of day. These are mostly reissues or live recordings, but “Twilight Of Perception” stands out as a special compilation. It brings together no fewer than 23 tracks—an impressive collection of pieces originally released on small and now-forgotten compilations, along with several previously unreleased works.
The compilation forms a surprisingly coherent whole, offering listeners the chance to (re)discover the distinctive, Experimental, and deeply Cinematic style of the artist. Most tracks have a floating, ambient character that recalls the work of ambient pioneers. As you delve deeper into the tracklist, however, you’ll also encounter darker and more ominous compositions. Vidna Obmana’s music remains enigmatic, yet meticulously crafted. Subtle piano arrangements weave through the album, and at times, flute passages emerge, inviting us on a journey through time and memory. You’ll also notice percussion parts running through some cuts.
This release is an absolute must-have for fans of this singular artist. (Rating:7½).
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About Vidna Obmana
Vidna Obmana is the solo project of Belgian musician Dirk Serries, launched in the early 1980s and rooted in ambient and industrial minimalism. Through the 1990s and early 2000s, Serries collaborated with a wide range of artists, including a long-running partnership with Steve Roach, before retiring the Vidna Obmana name in 2007 to pursue other experimental and improvised music under his own name.
Since then, the archive has continued to surface reissues, live recordings, and compilations, including “Terrace of Memories” and “The Live Story” with Roach in 2025. “Twilight Of Perception Redux: Volume One 1990–1998” gathers 23 tracks from small and now-forgotten compilations alongside previously unreleased material.
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