C'EST MAGIQUE

German composer and musician Robert SCHROEDER has been a feature in the electronic music scene since the late 1970's, and he has created music ranging from Berlin School electronic progressive music to EDM and ambient / new age oriented escapades over the years. He has been a productive artist as well, with several dozen albums to his name. In fact, "C'est Magique", released through the label Spheric Music earlier this year, is his 41st studio album.

Those aware of Robert Schroeder's works will probably know what they can expect on any new album he releases at this point, and as I am unaccustomed to his previous 40 albums I cannot honestly make any comparisons towards the past here. For those who do not know the catalogue of Schroeder, I'd describe this most recent album as one residing inside an ambient cosmic music tradition, with recurring details reminding of more universally known artists such as Tangerine Dream and Vangelis, and with a very occasional nod in the direction of 80's techno.