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Synth Music Direct
(UK)
This
SynGate re-release focuses mainly on the new cover artwork. The original CD
is still included, but the cover design is adapted to the other re-releases
'The Eye Of The Chameleon', 'Hypnotic Beats' and 'Close By My Distance'.
A collection of tracks from the late 80s and
early 90s, combined with some pieces recorded this year.
'Trance-Mission-Fluid' combines some steady sequences and rhythms with a
variety of motifs. Neat and tidy with good production, but rather bland.
'Journey Into Mystery' improves things though, sounding like unsequenced
AirSculpture - and listen out for the bass drum! 'With Love from Us to You'
was recorded in 1994 at Berlin Planetarium with fellow EMists Broekhuis
& Keller. Some good moments, and I'm sure it went down well with the
visuals. Back to 1987 for 'Aus einier anderen Zeit', a floating/ freeform
piece with some interesting effects and noises. The 16 minute title track
explores more commercial territory, especially the second half which
features an uptempo—almost ambient—beat and some excellent synth motifs.
'Thrust or Fiction' is a short but impressive atmospheric piece, while 'Sems
ú kanar' contains some strong sequenced sections but does go on a bit.
'Zerstückelte Freiheit im Großformat' ends interestingly but is nothing
extraordinary. And really this sums up the whole album. Now and again it
threatens to be very good, but I don't think it ever quite makes it. (GG)
Dave Law, 2005
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