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philippe Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator
"Cyborg" is a seminal work in abstract experimental electronic music. The psycho acoustic
and hypnotic effects on the listener are incredible. This double album features almost
similar electronic equipments used in "Irrlicht" (acoustic strings manipulations, molecular
machines, primitive keyboards). This deep meditative and almost supernatural musical
adventure starts with a magical linear organic composition led by cello chords, long
dronescapes with circular "intergalactic" noises. The atmosphere has something creepy,
sad but released within a fragile beauty. The second part begins with an obsessional,
cybernetic, industrial accompaniment, floating in a static time. In distance come modulated
sounds, giving a macabre accent to the ensemble. Progressively rises monumental synth
waves. Beautiful, ethereal electronic loops come from the dark. "Cyborg" second album
carries on an imaginative and haunted abstract symphony. The first composition starts with
organic powerful "drones" sustained by rising synth lines. The tension goes higher and the
composition opens on a church like organ chant. Discreet electronic repetitive rhythms give
an other dimension to this unique and unmistakable piece. The last track features an
avalanche of electronic loops, effects and accidents, sometimes turning the attention of
the listener with mysterious, celestial synthesiser chords.
With Irrlicht, this one represents the pick of Schulze's musical creativity. No musical
conformism, no definition, just exquisite traumatic dreamscapes.
philippe |5/5 |
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