Background/Info:
Frederic Arbour is not only running Cyclic Law (now
established in Berlin), but he from time to time also composes his own music
under the Visions moniker. He last year released the “Monad”-album together
with Phurpa and now strikes back with his first solo-album in nine years.
“Temples” is meant as ‘as a hymn to lost civilizations, and a gratitude for
what can still be found and discovered from our predecessors. As societies
fall, most of their temples and shrines seem to remain, perhaps, as a
reflection of the materiality of spirit.’
Content:
The main characteristic from “Temples” is the
permanent fusion between dark-cinematographic music and pure dark-ambient. The
compositions are characterized by heavy, impressive blasting sound waves. You
sometimes get the impression to hear electronic signals from outer space. The
tracks are rather long, but featuring several climaxes.
+ + + :
Frederic Arbour took me by surprise! He released an
overwhelming ambient composition, which is moving crescendo while mixed with
background noises and field recordings. The deep, vibrating sound waves are
literally resonating in your stomach. It’s an icy and frightening sensation,
but still a truly reference to speak about a successful experience. The album
features a few masterpieces such as “Ultima” and “Continuum”.
– – – :
This album is a great exposure of Frederic Arbour’s
musical taste. It’s just a pity we had to wait such a long time for such a
masterpiece!
Conclusion:
“Temples” is without a shadow of a doubt one of the
best Cyclic Law releases from the year! This is how dark-ambient music has to
feel: cold, scary and poignant!
Best songs: “Ultima”, “Continuum”, “Murmur”, “Temples”.
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