Eric G - Conclusion (c) 2001 Elmuced Records
Artist....: Eric G
Album.....: Conclusion
Type......: Album
Source....: CDDA
Tracks....: 07
Genre.....: Electronic
Label.....: Elmuced Records
Catalogue#: ELMUCD101
Encoder...: LAME 3.97
Quality...: VBR kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint-Stereo
URL.......: http://www.synthmusicdirect.com/ericgcon.cfm
Tracklist:
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01 New Berlin 22:59
02 Aritmos 7 09:30
03 In The Moog 04:29
04 A Very Short Visit In A Froesen Desert 03:03
05 Spring 02:06
06 Raindrops 09:44
07 The Icecream Van Repair Man 17:30
Total:85,2 MB / 69:21 min
Release Notes:
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We seem to be going through an incredibly productive time at the moment
(2007) as scarcely a month goes by without some previously undiscovered
talent suddenly materialising. This month is the turn of Eric G with
his stupendous 'Conclusion'. As most of this album has it's roots
firmly planted in the classic mid seventies to early eighties tradition
it seems appropriate that we begin with 'New Berlin'. A high hat line
cuts through silken pads. A lovely rapid deep bass sequence then rhythm
propel us forward. Flutey synth softens things a little but the
excitement continues to build as another sequence joins the first. This
one morphs melodically as the bass pulsations gain even more oomph.
Melancholy lead lines create the most wonderfully moody feel, one
playing off the other. The sequences ebb and flow giving the whole
piece a rather organic quality as we smoothly and quite naturally flow
from one section to the next, each weaving its own unique captivating
spell. Sequences come and go, each seeming better than the last. There
are touches of tron here and there but never overdone and attention is
always paid to melody. Nearer the end things swell to immense levels of
excitement- euphoria even. It all amounts to a seriously impressive
opener.
'Aritmas 7' is initially all moody and brooding with some distorted
unintelligible spoken words over hissing and bubbling electronics. A
tinkling melodic sequence swirls into being hurling colour like a
Catherine wheel. A vocoded section now comes in and Neuronium's
'Chromium' Echoes' comes to mind. I have used that comparison from time
to time before (as it's an album which formed a rather significant part
in my EM education) but never has it been so appropriate. A wonderful
solo flashes through the ether as the sequences storm forward spitting
energy. What a belter! 'In the moog' (ho, ho), after its initial windy
introduction, bounds forward on the most stunning sequence / melody
combination. If this had been around at the time of 'Oxygene',
'Equinoxe' or even 'Popcorn' or 'Magic Fly' it would have made just as
much impact. Even its short four-minute duration would have been ideal
to compete with those other hits. Commercial for sure but so bloody
good without compromising any of its solid Electronic Music
credentials.
Eric G - ARP Sequencer, ARP Pro-Soloist, Roland TR-505, Roland TR-606,
Roland RS-09, Roland S-50, Roland SH-1000, Korg DW-8000, Korg MS-10,
Korg MS-20, Korg SQ-10, Korg VC-10, Yamaha CS-15, Polymoog, EHS Modular
Synthesizer.
The CD Conclusion contains music from 1978 to 1999.
The music is Berlin school, inspired by Tangerine Dream, Klaus Schulze
and also JM Jarre.
'A very short visit in a Froesen desert' doesn't exactly hide its
influences and yes, close your eyes and you can well imagine it's
Edgar. The sonic palette is spot on and that sequence- wow! 'Spring' is
the shortest piece here at only two minutes and is something of an
interlude, though an incredibly beautiful one for piano and flute.
'Raindrops' might have a rather stormy beginning but the gentle
sequence is very evocative of the title. A lovely lead line skips
through the pulsation in a similar style to that found on Peter
Baumann's superb second album. As we progress and more sequences are
added there is even a hint of Robert Schroeder. What a wonderful track
this is. 'The icecream van repair man' opens in rather unsettling mood.
A bell chimes and a solitary undulating organ drone hangs in the air.
Some heavily distorted echoing text can just be made out. A slow
mournful lead line enhances the rather melancholy atmosphere. Some
rhythmic content is added in the form of a slow drumbeat then positive
sequence. These go to lighten the mood a little but still with a twist
of sadness. Things become even more syncopated as a kick ass bass line
takes centre stage. The mood brightens further and an anthemic lead
line soars into the stratosphere completing our journey from despair to
euphoria. What an amazing album. (DL)