Artist:
Andrew Heath
Title:
The Alchemist’s Muse
Label:
Disco Gecko
Released:
11th September 2020
Following on from previous albums Andrew continues drafting together piano notes, guitar drones, synths and field recordings to create what is becoming a signature sound within minimalist ambience.
We get underway with ‘Observers and Airmen’ which combines warm synths with the broken radio samples of airmen and sparse piano notes, immediately setting the atmosphere fans have come to expect. It doesn’t take long till we reach the title track which oozes tranquillity into the ears, with it’s combination of atmospheric synths, guitar drones, gentle piano keys and a wonderful bass clarinet provided by Bill Howgego.
The remainder of the album maintains the general ebb and flow of the music, providing an hour and 23 minutes of audio relaxation. Fans may recall the track ‘The Garden Reveals Itself’ from his 2018 album ‘Evenfall’. Well it’s back (or at least the Night Mix is) and whereas the initial version was bright, with crisp and clear lyrics provided by the poet Maria Stadnika. This version is darker, quieter, with the lyrics whispered in an almost haunting fashion.
Review by Woodzee
Links
https://smarturl.it/alchemistsmuse?mc_cid=555cd4a6ed&mc_eid=aad2749a47
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