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BIOnighT are Sbrizzi FaBIO and Mac from Italy. In 1999 they
released their debut album 'EgoHeart'. EgoHeart is never off on an
ego trip, although their music is mainly inspired by the classic electronic
music of the '70s. Inspired not plagiarized! The wide influences on EgoHeart
spread out from techno to celtic music. This is fine intense classic
electronic music - a milestone. A debut - a milestone? Yes indeed - this is
no assertion - this is fact. Remember 'Oxygene' by Jean Michel Jarre!
Lothar Lubitz, SynGate, February 2003
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Synth Music Direct (UK)
I am sure Bionight will become extremely popular. Their music is very easy
to get on with and though they have a style of their own they did remind me
a little of the best of 80s Neuronium. We begin the title track with very
warm lush pads. An excellent analogue sounding sequence starts up fitting in
perfectly with infectious rhythms which join it a few seconds later. Things
get even better as we go on with the introduction of catchy melodies. Don't
worry though this isn't too commercial just cracking EM of the variety which
pretty much forms the backbone of the sort of stuff we sell at SMD.
'Technoflight' is melodically even stronger than the opener. The lead line
is quite playful but will stay with you long after the CD is out of the
player. The rhythm bounces along nicely and more lovely lush pads finish the
package to perfection.
If you like a good 'tune' without compromising solid EM credentials this
will probably be one of the best tracks you will have heard in a very long
time. 'Timegod' uses a late seventies sounding sequence as its backbone. To
this is added an insistent beat and almost Schulzian sounding staccato
melodic stabs. It's another sure-fire winner. 'Campoalto' is rhythmically a
rather happy number. This contrasts however with little melodies coming and
going to form quite a complex backing. They obviously like the next
seventeen- minute track 'Bionight' quite a bit as they called the band after
it. Initially the mood is very different from the rest of the CD as it
begins with deep dark ominous drones accompanied by the sound of the wind. A
tinkling sequence starts up, as does a bass line quite low in the mix. A
bright but slightly melancholy lead meanders over the top. Another sequence
gets underway in the fourth minute then the mood changes somewhat. Another
rhythm is added, this time a rather foot tapping one around which weaves a
bright repeated melody.
At about the half way mark things become quite sparse being stripped down to
mainly the sequence and when this departs we are left with similar pads to
which we started. This rather pleasant state of float continues for a couple
of minutes then very slowly more sequences start to form but never rise
above being gentle detail, complimenting the peacefulness of the backing
extremely well. 'Technofly' was the original track from which 'Techoflight'
was remixed. It is pretty similar in the melody department though
rhythmically it is heavier, the whole track having a deeper bass feel as
well as being somewhat more insistent. This is an excellent album, fun and
refreshingly unpretentious. Highly recommended.
David Law, June 2003
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Electroambient Space (US)
BIOnighT
is my favorite recent discovery in electronic music. The band is a duo of
Italians who met by chance, Sbruzzi FaBIO and a man known only as Mac. I
have exchanged several emails with Mac, and it is obvious that he and FaBIO
are passionate about their music. The three CDs Egoheart, Afterpost
and Daybreak constitute what they call their “Cosmic Trilogy,”
and I think each one is fantastic, all of them highly recommended.
I can’t put my finger on just what it is I like so much about these
guys, but my affection for the music was immediate on first listen, and has
only grown stronger as I listen more.
Egoheart is sometimes light bright space music, sometimes dark
atmospherics, sometimes up-tempo in the Berlin school style, all of it is
top notch. The title track sweeps right in and commands attention, launching
into a solid beat and sequence after a brief spacey intro. A soft guitar or
synth lead reminds me very much of Dom F. Scab’s upbeat melodic style. A
solid theme runs throughout the opening track, but it is constantly changing
as well, moving from one section to another with ease. Dreamy sounds from
deep space bring the track to a close. “Technoflight (remix of
Technofly)” is lighter and softer but no less enjoyable. Soaring synth
strings, without being overly sentimental, join a nicely composed piano
melody. Next up is “Timegod” – I love the galloping bass sequence on
this one, just fantastic. A variety of mid-tempo synths meander through it
just right, another piece of pure enjoyment. Each track is rich with depth,
fully developed into exactly what it should be, especially the epic
17-minute “Bionight,” a surprisingly understated piece for one so long,
but it works nonetheless. “Technofly” is a happy upbeat ending to a
great CD through and through. Nothing flashy, it all just works.
Phil Derby, 2004
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