Broekhuis, Keller & Sch÷nwΣlder - Space Cowboys At Jelenia Gora (c) 2007 Ricochet Dream
Artist....: Broekhuis, Keller & Sch÷nwΣlder
Album.....: Space Cowboys At Jelenia Gora
Type......: Album
Source....: CDDA
Tracks....: 04
Genre.....: Ambient
Label.....: Ricochet Dream
Catalogue#: RD023
Encoder...: LAME 3.97
Quality...: VBR kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint-Stereo
URL.......: http://www.discogs.com/release/940536
Tracklist:
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01 Memories Of Yesterday Pt.1 17:35
02 Londermolen #21 - The Live Mix 27:21
03 Memories Of Yesterday Pt.2 18:30
04 Memories Of Yesterday Pt.3 12:31
Total:111,4 MB/ 75:57 min
Release Notes:
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We get a wonderfully metallic twangy start to Memories of Yesterday
Part 1'. An absolutely fantastic flutey mellotron lead floats upward
like a mist from a river then a slow but exquisite sequence bubbles
through the mix. This really is an impressive start. The sequence
morphs beautifully as Bas weaves a gentle rhythm that accompanies the
pulsations perfectly. The pace starts to quicken in the seventh minute,
a half organ / half flute lead propelling things forward. This is now
very Schulze inspired showing influences from both the mid to late
seventies as well as early eighties (as indeed does much of the album).
In the fourteenth minute we get a brief drum solo as a new sequence and
subtle lead line take us off in a fresh direction before a steady wind
down and transition into 'Londermolen #21'. It's all slow and moody,
dreamy string sounds mixing with very low bass noises- almost like a
throb. Gradually a rhythm starts to materialise and then what has
become a concert favourite- just a glimpse of melody from Klaus'
'Ludwig II Von Bayern'. As the track becomes more syncopated the melody
gets stronger, the crowd recognise the tune and show their
appreciation. Every time I hear them do this it is placed in a
different setting but however they introduce it, it is always
wonderfully effective. Things keep building, sawing strings
counterbalanced by ethereal effects as the rhythm continues to seep
into ones consciousness. That wonderful old melody departs after making
it's cameo to be replaced by gentle tinkling piano then chimes.
Gorgeous lush pads rise and fall in the background, the sequence and
rhythm still providing structure.
More lovely tron gets 'Memories of Yesterday Part 2' underway but a
sequence soon propels things forward accompanied by Bas' sympathetic
percussion. 50s Sci Fi warbling effects (a bit Theremin like) warble in
the air. The exquisite standard from the first two tracks is continued
into the third. A further sequence starts up, the rhythms become
increasingly complex and things become even more exciting, Bas giving a
particularly impressive performance in the ninth minute with yet more
scintillating Sci Fi sounds. By the thirteen minute a bass pulse
materialises accompanied by crashing effects. Things build to another
piano led climax and another recognisable melody. Fantastic!
'Memories of Yesteryear Part 3' is launched with a no nonsense bass
throb / sequence and sublime mellotron lead line. Another sequence,
this time more melodic, joins the first as the energy level rises all
the time, drums then electric guitar joining in the fun. The sequences
start to crank up the pace. Blistering lead lines stab over the top as
things really start to go ape. It's as if we are winding up to some
explosive conclusion but instead when things have reached an amazing
peak, first one element after another disappear as the track is
gradually deconstructed until just one sequence with the odd effect
remains. A stunning track to finish a fantastic album - get it while
you still can! (DL)
SMD
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