This album was inspired by a book. Probably a lot of books as one book is want to lead to another alongside the events of ones life. Hawksmoor a novel by Peter Ackroyd. After reading the book I caught the train to London to see for myself the Churches built by Nicholas Hawksmoor. It was a strange and disturbing experience. I really did have the experience of "Otherness". Almost without exception these white and ghostly churches seemed to attract more than their fair share of homeless alcoholics and stray dogs who followed my movements with hostility. Who knows what darkness peered out from behind those eyes. Eyes that mirrored the dark windows of the churches themselves. perhaps none of this should come as a surprise. Hawksmoor was inspired in his architecture by the giant stones of Baalbek, itself named for Baal, the ancient demon god who delighted in human sacrifice. For myself, I do not regret the experience, only the motive, for it was one more step on a journey out of my personal darkness into the light.
A majestic yet delicate album from Berlin school-style synth masters Node, recorded in 1994 but unreleased until now. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 21, 2023
Hushed and lovely electronic music from this Washington musician with a stateliness that borders on classical composition. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 22, 2020
These delicate little pieces from throughout Arovane's career bring a sense of tenderness to the idea of transitory space. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 25, 2023
If nostalgia for an age where creatures of myth walked together with the children of men had a soundtrack, this album would be it. Also, a touching reminder that we can forego wealth and power for wilderness and freedom, if we so choose. emanuele127