Artist:
Alpha
Wave Movement
Title:
Tranquility
Space
Label:
Harmonic
Resonance Recordings
Released:
11th
Sept 2018
This
album is advertised as the first volume in what one assumes will be a
series. A
compendium of serene space music from the Alpha Wave Movement
catalogue
spanning back into the 1990’s.
Which is available to purchase in both CD and digital format.
If
you’ve dipped into the AWM considerably extensive catalogue at all,
then you will already be aware of the use of analogue synths,
sequencers and Berlin school influence. The
album begins with the title track, which is one of two previously
unreleased tracks featured. The dark drones soon lighten with lush
harmonies that are peppered with sci-fi effects and already you can
draw comparisons to the likes of Klaus Shultz, Steve Roach or Erik
Wollo.
This
collection works well for me as it comprises pieces I’m unfamiliar
with alongside enjoyable reminders of pieces I’ve previously
listened to.
‘The Tender Sea of Space’ for
example is possibly
my favourite piece from the ‘Celestial Chronicles’ album due to
the complete sense of relaxation achieved when listening to this
beautiful composition. While
‘Slow Voyage’ a track I either haven’t heard before or at least
can’t recall, maintains the feeling of calm utilising a heavenly
chorus before petering out into Tangerine Dream like sequencers and
this is just the first three of ten tracks.
You
could argue the album is very much of a muchness. However, if the
more ambient side of the AWM productions that appeal to you, or your
a Berlin school fan whose unfamiliar with his work and you wish to
dig deeper, then this collection is a good bet.
Review
by Woodzee
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