a r t i s t : Rameses III
t i t l e : Matanuska
d a t e : 2006
l a b e l : Music Fellowship
c a t : MF26
s o u r c e : CDDA
g e n r e : Avantgarde
r l s. d a t e : Oct/2006
t r a c k s : 07
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 61,5 MB
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During the quiet nights of winter while the snow gently falls
outside, the fireplace offers warmth and light. The UK's
Rameses III hail from a place where subtle drifts are
priceless. These insular drones are highlighted by rich
acoustic depths, adding so much contrast that it's
heartbreaking. Recordings of birds add a natural grace, and in
the context, this trio is freed. Within these digital walls
rises something majestic, extracted from the soil.
With their latest full-length release, Rameses III build upon
their burgeoning reputation as architects of some of the most
beautifully striking soundscapes around. Matanuska invites
metaphor, conjures atmosphere and envelopes the listener in
its shroud. Glistening waves of string and keyboard hum and
shimmer to create wondrous ambient sculptures that eventually
find release in a blossom of bucolic folk. Matanuska will
appeal to fans of Stars Of The Lid, Eyvind Kang, Brian Eno,
Thomas Koner and Richard Youngs.
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01-Before the rains fall (for Ed Cooke) [10:04]
02-Matanuska [03:32]
03-The great campaigner [06:54]
04-Parsimonia [11:42]
05-Blood in the palm of your hand [02:20]
06-Ashes [07:04]
07-Queens road cemetery [08:56]
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50:32 min