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Artist.....: E-Mantra
Album......: Raining Lights
Type.......: Album (Ltd Edition)
Genre......: Psychedelic
Style......: Psyambient
Label......: Altar Records
CatalogNr..: ARCDA52
Url........: http://www.altar-records.com/
Rel.date...: 21.12.2015
Str.date...: 23.12.2015
Source.....: CDDA
Grabber....: EAC 1.0 beta 6
Encoder....: LAME 3.98.4 -V0 --vbr-new / vbr-mtrh --lowpass 19500
Quality....: VBR 251kbps avg. / 44,1kHz / Joint-Stereo
Tracks.....: 9
Size.......: 119,33 MB
Length.....: 66:09
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Tracklist
01. Starlights 06:36
02. I Shall Not Care 07:32
03. Veiled Clouds 07:11
04. Kaleidoscope Clouds (Main Sequence Star Remix) 08:50
05. Shadow Traveler 07:12
06. Gethsemane 07:36
07. The Darkest Hours 06:48
08. Resurrection 07:24
09. Fiat Lux 07:00
Total Time: 66:09
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Release Notes
Acclaimed Goa Trance producer Emanuel Carpus (aka E-Mantra) returns for his
fifth album with Altar records, with the brilliantly named "Raining Lights",
and what a beauty it is!
Hailing from Constanta, a port city on the Black Sea of Romania, E-Mantra is
a seasoned veteran and prolific composer, with several releases on respected
labels such as Suntrip and Altar, under a variety of aliases (E-Mantra,
Emanuel Carpus, Neurosect, and Night Hex, to name a few).
Early on in his career Emanuel was influenced by a wide variety of sounds,
including acid, techno, and of course trance, but he's primarily known for
representing Goa Trance and Goachill / psychill / psybient (call it what you
will).
One of the things that makes his productions special is the emotional
richness he brings to his craft, as well as his ability to create a sense of
traveling into other worlds (both inner and outer). If you had a rocket ship
to explore the stars this would be your `go to' sound track.
Each song tells a story. This happens through his choice of sounds, and of
course arrangements. Textures are lush, as melody lines are tripped out with
delays that intertwine and morph in and out of the soundscape. His leads often
have a modulating acid tinge that harken back to classic early TIP releases.
Lush, mysterious, and completely hypnotic, these are songs that are a true joy
to listen to.
E-Mantra is always upping his game with each release, making him one of the
most revered and respected producers from Eastern Europe, with several
thousand followers on Soundcloud, and excellent reviews over the span of his
career.
One of the reasons he's so popular is he represented Goa Trance at a time
when Psytrance was on the upswing, so for fans of the old-school he became a
sort of musical saviour. And while he's moved on to other sounds to satisfy
his artistic needs, he still maintains that respect for his roots, all with a
polished, modern production that really allows the listener to get into a
state of trance.
For his latest sonic adventure, he highlights his mastery of his favourite
genres by crafting a finely tuned tale that progresses seamlessly. The journey
starts with an immersion into the depth of sound, an emotional tale that is
sure to resonate. Here, he's reaching the kind of spaces that people loved
with the release of his 2012 "Silence" album. Things heat up slowly, and build
to satisfying dance-floor oriented beats (peaking with a stunning remix of
Kaleidoscope Clouds), and then onto more introspective and meditative vibes in
the last stanza. The result is a cohesive experience that creates a sense of
euphoria sure to thrill fans both new and old alike.
The album title "Raining Lights" perfectly describes this release, as rain is
both nourishing and cleansing, and also refers to water - a symbol of our
emotions - and emotions are very present here. `Lights' touches upon the
healing and luminous aspect of his music. One gets the feeling he's
subconsciously downloading some advanced information. Yes, he moves into dark
spaces at times, where thunderclouds appear briefly, but it's always to put
things in context and come back to the essence: radiant light. Each track is a
gem, shining both on its own and within the constellation of lights that make
up the entire album.
In closing, E-Mantra once again proves himself to be the master of flow, and
with this modern day classic, offers us a glorious musical experience that
stands out no matter what the genre. "Raining Lights" promises to warm your
hearts for the coming winter in 2016.
We Hope You Enjoy the Journey!
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est. 2001