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Although the album is a bit uneven, with some tracks clearly outshining the others, the whole is certainly worth listening to.
There are some remote connections to 80's electronica, as the opening track uses what I can only describe as "modern water organ"; the same sound is then reused in some other tracks as well. I haven't heard sounds like that outside camp TV series in quite some time.
The album is full of pretty good instrumental music. My favourite track, however, is the last one: the modern, exceptionally well done version of Haydn's concerto (usually played with cellos) is one of the best instrumental tracks I've heard in ages. The album would be worth downloading for that track alone!
If good synthesizer music rocks your boat, try this one.
The album brings to mind flashes from both Kraftwerk and early-era C64 tunes. Unfortunately the combination doesn't work, and the final execution falls short of the mark set by the two influences.
This might appeal to friends of a more experimental style.
Renaissance is nice and soothing, and the piano track is actually quite beautiful. I'd like some more of the same in the package, though.
Nothing spectacular, but certainly easy on the ears.
The record is basically easy pop-rock, but quite good. Some of the tunes even sound a bit like Beatles.
Fore some reason he record has a summer-like ting to it. This would make good background music on a two-hour bike ride.
This is an interesting album. The songs sound, in general, very much like remixes from C64 era game tunes. However, not being such, they suffer from the lack of familiarity.
For those who know what "RKO remixes" are, this album should be nice surprise. Some of the tunes do sound a bit like Jarre, but perhaps a fairer comparison would be against Chris Hülsbeck.
Certainly a different kind of work of art, but possibly not different enough to stand out.
Of all the albums I have listened here so far, L'autre endroit certainly rises above the others. The tunes flow, song by song, and when the last tune finally ends, I feel sad the album finished so soon.
The inclusion of "Stop!" is a bold move. It is in stark contrast with the rest of the album, but for some reason it just works. It is also the single track to draw the listener's undivided attention. By design, or by accident, I can not tell. As a whole, this album would make a great soundtrack to a short film.
Perhaps the oddest thing is that the album has pulled influences from so many sources that it is impossible for me to name any single artist who could be identified. In fact, L'autre endroit doesn't sound like it was copying any artist. The album is a work of art in its own, and definitely done in its entirely own style.
A true gem.
Trance Planet is a good background trance album. It doesn't provide any distracting sounds or unexpected jumps. This stability is also the album's single problem: there are no positive surprises to draw one's observation suddenly toward the currently playing tune.
Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with the album - it just doesn't provide that final kick to make it remarkable.
A sidenote: I especially liked the female vocalist's use of voice; she brings back (fond?) memories of early 90's eurodance.
From the cover it's obvious that this album has been made with a twinkle or two in the authors' eyes. Don't let it fool you, this album is still solid rock. Singing may not always be on the same level with music, but at least it's not irritating.
There are deviations between styles, namely from older rock to very modern "crash-boom-crash" kind. The basic style is still recognisable. If the singer had focused more on music and less on torturing his vocal chords, this could have been quite a piece of work. Now it's just a decent curiosity and somewhat mediocre rock.
But rock is still rock.
After a harsh, almost brutal opening, Ruptures opens up into a more melodic and complete work. The experimental nature of the album, however, is present all the time. For some reason certain parts bring back childhood memories of merry-go-rounds...
Altogether an interesting album, even if it was a bit too difficult for my ear.
For a lounge or elevator music, this album perhaps tries a little too much. There are parts that sound like Kitaro, and some that would make a great game soundtrack. What strikes me as odd are the (apparently intentional) occasional mistunes. They pull the attention to the currently playing tune, and not entirely in a good way.
Nonetheless, above average background music and soothing enough to recommend for another go.
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