Keller & Sch÷nwΣlder - Sakrale T÷ne -Limited Edition- (c) 1997 Manikin
Artist....: Keller & Sch÷nwΣlder
Album.....: Sakrale T÷ne
Type......: Limited Edition
Source....: CDDA
Tracks....: 06
Genre.....: Ambient
Label.....: Manikin
Catalogue#: MRCD 7023
Encoder...: LAME 3.97
Quality...: VBR kbps / 44.1KHz / Joint-Stereo
URL.......: http://www.discogs.com/release/395033
Tracklist:
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01 Under The Blue Moon Part One 12:25
02 Ein Mystisches Ende 11:57
03 Under The Blue Moon Part Two 09:55
04 Zugabe Mit Orgel 20:05
05 Und Ein Ende Mit Sequenzen 06:01
06 Far From India Part Two 13:37
Total:108,2 MB/ 74:00 min
Release Notes:
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Limited to 444 copies
There are some CDs which amply demonstrate how diverse different
peoples tastes in music can be. I think this album is great so I'm
reviewing it. Graham thinks it's largely a load of rubbish, so he
isn't! One thing that must be said right from the beginning is that,
for most of the tracks, it's very different to their previous
collaboration 'Loops & Beats'. It is a live album, except the last
piece, the tracks being taken from two performances and sound rather
improvised. One of these performances was in a church and great use was
made of the organ! The album is a signed limited edition of 444. The
first track opens with chord after chord layered on top of one another
but before long a sequence can be heard low in the mix. This gradually
forces its way to the surface and mutates slowly throughout the piece,
reminiscent of Klaus Schulze at times. The second starts with
synthesised choir effects over which occasional deep space sounds
shimmer. This must have sounded awesome and somewhat spiritual in the
church. The organ makes an entrance at the five minute mark, meandering
around the synth and choral backing, well over the top but to these
ears superb. More choir effects introduce the third track and over this
is layered a simple sequence which fades away at the half way mark to
be replaced by a piano lead line, again rather meandering and lazy
sounding but creating a very laid back atmosphere. Great organ effects
open the twenty minute 'Zugabe Mit Orgel'. It is even more OTT than
before, mixing the organ with deep bass synth backing creating an
awesome slab of Gothic atmospherics. A sequence joins in at the
thirteen minute mark which is a good job as virtually solo organ has
begun to be a bit too much even for these ears. Be warned this is heavy
stuff. 'Und Ein Ende Mit Sequenzen' provides a lighter contrast as a
playful sequence creates a backing for various synth effects and
layered chords. At the half way mark the organ comes in again and stays
with the track to the end. The final track 'Far From India Part Two'
will be recognisable to anyone who has 'Loops and Beats' as it is
really a continuation of the first track on the second disc. So to sum
up. If you don't like church organ then avoid this album at all costs.
If however your tastes are rather diverse and you would quite like to
create a cathedral in your own living room then go for it! (DL)
SMD
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