Style: dark ambient
Primary Emotions/Themes: Slow modulating tones that are counterbalanced by classical instrumentation
Thoughts: A low rumble beckons me forward. Standing at the doorway I know not what to do. This is the last moment of hesitation. In front of me the great unknown, behind me a life once lived. Safety, security... but ultimately nothingness. In front of me is endless possibilities, a new life that could ruin or exalt me into new realms. Depth of emotions and experiences that are beyond anything on this earth. The abyss stares at me and I return it's gaze... deep calleth unto deep. No more hesitation, I step forward into the darkness.
Advent is an apt name for this album. It brings forth a new moment in time for those who listen. It's slow glacial speed promotes reflection and contemplation in those who are brave enough to listen. It calls out to those who are willing to listen.
The music on advent is barely such. At any given moment there is little going on. A slow morass tone, some long drawn out violins, or perhaps merely silence. By themselves none of these things would be worth the listeners time. However, the way they are put together here create a foreboding atmosphere that demands the listeners attention... if the listener is willing.
Advent is a fantastic dark ambient album. It takes the core of the genre and expands it into three distinct creations, all of which are subtle enough to demand a close listen yet overt enough to reward that listen. Highly recommended to fans of the droning dark ambient genre.
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