For some musicians, the process of creating music itself is their
personal refuge from the world - a way to release tension, a way
to become fully absorbed in something, a way to be alone with
one's self. Other musicians make music as a means to explore
their own humanity - the ritual completed when their aural
revelations of self-expression are finally shared with others. For
Dwight Ashley, his album DISCRETE CARBON (59'08") was
achieved through a bit of both of these principles. The 10 tracks
are dark, nuanced and separate artistic visions... yet, once
connected by the listener, form something real in and of itself.
DISCRETE CARBON's synthesis of sounds possess a depth
and sustained intensity representative of Ashley's uncertain
moods and mental manifestations within.DISCRETE CARBON
can be described as emotionally charged, but not in the more
lively or conventional sense. The album is laden with the telltale
signs of the author's dark dreams and desires; powerful
sources, however muted. Ashley's works utilize a wonderful
range of unique electronic timbres... manipulated and shaped
into fascinating ambient expressions. Each piece's fleeting
sentiment advances and wanes, at times with sweeping
magnificence - at others in creeps and crawls. While being
subtle and subdued, the album remains engaging throughout. It
moves easily from one concept to another with Ashley's musical
center remaining with this artist's unusual perception and
abundant creative power.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from DISCRETE
CARBON, the new album by Dwight Ashley

For more on Dwight Ashley, access:
http://www.dwightashley.com

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from 1am-6am (EDST) on:

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Chuck van Zyl
Host of STAR'S END Ambient Radio
http://www.starsend.org