Although ON WATER (59'15") by Ben Cox is an album of deep
Ambient soundscapes, the 7 tracks are by no means indistinct.
Each piece drifts aimlessly into the listening area and somehow
converts the silence into a detailed, exotic locale. To this end,
Cox employs warm synthesizer drones as well as field
recordings, plus the more identifiable sounds of acoustic guitar,
voice, trumpet and piano - all perfectly placed and arranged. The
soundscapes move without apparent motion yet visit distinctly
different states of mood and sound, shifting easily between dark
river dreams and sunset beach bliss. These quiet spaces are
not at all demanding and perfect for the mind to roam through -
or sink into. ON WATER is a confluence of various musical
streams. It succeeds due to the delicate control and subtle
organization over its elements. Cox produces beautiful and
mysterious music that is more influence than force.

Tune in this weekend to STAR'S END for ON WATER by Ben Cox

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Chuck van Zyl
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