Zauberberg is a fascinating ambient symphony by Kassel Jaeger, Stephan Mathieu and Akira Rabelais, inspired by Thomas Mann’s book and Debussy’s music.
Stephan Mathieu also mastered Kevin Verwijmeren’s new album, ‘Those Glorious Heights’.
Also: Tobias Hellkvist’s full length album Vesterhavet, and an EP-trilogy from Tomoro Nozaki.
Music that can best be stored under ‘unclassifiable’:
‘Settlers’ by Western Skies Motel, Andrew Tuttle’s ‘Fantasy League’, ‘Above’ by Star Pillow and the soundtrack from ‘Skörheten’ by Jakob Lindhagen.
The sound of plankton as recorded by Jana Winderen – Thomas Köner’s tribute to the Light – inward/outward journeys by Dronny Darko and Alphaxone.
Saffronkeira presents his work in various collaborations, Orson Hentschel feeds the tape with estranged sound material.
A return to roots as well as a bright look into the future: Guy Gelem returns to his homeland roots, while Denzel & Huhn define a fresh new Krautrock direction.
Roundup of works by Dutch experimental / ambient artists: Looped Exodus, Michel Banabila, Machinefabriek, Orphax and Matthew Florianz.
(Plus: free promo codes for Matthew Florianz’ ‘Soundtracks for Science Briefings’! )
A new month – a new DreamScenes edition!
Here’s the monthly pick from the batch of new releases (and the occasional re-release).
Featuring tracks by Pete Namlook & New Composers, Saffronkeira, France Jobin, Thomas Köner, Antonymes, Looped Exodus, Michael Begg/Human Greed, Tuxedomoon/Cult with No Name, The Volume Settings Folder, Joseph Sannicandro and Michel Banabila & Oscar Roelof Peterse
Surprise yourself with environmental drones from France Jobin, Nils Quak, Vlad Nedelin and No Mask Effect.
Music from all corners of the world: releases by Chihey Hatakeyama & Ken Ikeda, The Volume Settings Folder, Travelsunnysamsara and Forrest Fang
‘Abscence’ offers a unique chance to explore experimental electronic music from Iran.
Soft Recording’s ‘Discovery 1’ is the first in a series promoting new artists: 40 tracks (almost 4 hours) in a free download
