a r t i s t : Level
t i t l e : Opale
d a t e : 2008
l a b e l : Spekk (KK016)
g e n r e : Ambient
r l s. d a t e : 11/2008
t r a c k s : 08
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 60,3 MB
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OPALE was recorded during a period of personal turmoil, and
creative turbulence. I wanted to follow the Level | Cycla
release with a fresh perspective, and a new formula. Having
created Cycla from piano and keyboard sounds generated using
software which I then subjected to various treatments and
deformations, I wanted to create something less fractured,
less manipulated. I called upon my good friends, Linden Hale,
and Keith Berry to provide me with original piano samples to
use as source material, which I then fed through the sampler,
but this time attempted to keep to the original spirit of the
source material, adding my own digital touches and textures as
I went along.
Opale represents a singular line of thought, and a singular
approach, so I suppose in some sense, all of the tracks
actually comprise one piece, broken into several parts. The
pieces all represent 'the Frozen Moment' ...as the hands of
time are unrelenting, waiting for no man, I am sure many of us
have ached for time to stand still during moments that are
particularly poignant, perhaps, or maybe, mourning the loss of
a loved one, we could hold on to these precious moments with
them for just a little longer. I have experienced these
moments on several occasions, and having lived a humdrum, and
pressurised existence, sometimes I yearn to be able to stand
back, relax, and savour precious moments for much longer than
they actually last in order to gain a greater appreciation of
their beauty and magnificence. Opale represents these precious
moments, and simultaneously worships and mourns their passing.
My deepest thanks and love go to my dear wife, Maura Wallace-
Nichols, also Linden Hale, and Keith Berry for their
contributions, and these recordings benefitted from their
contributions and creativity, and deepest thanks also to Nao
at Spekk, and Mike at Smallfish for confidence in my works,
and undying support. (August 2008)
http://www.spekk.net/catalog/opale.html
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01-Opale 1 (jeux) [02:57]
02-Opale 2 (ae ist) [06:31]
03-Opale 3 (braide) [08:14]
04-Opale 4 (mobilus) [05:43]
05-Opale 5 (eastre) [07:18]
06-Opale 6 (oriente) [06:11]
07-Opale 7 (a frozen moment) [07:41]
08-Opale 8 (il alp) [03:00]
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47:35 min