More than sonic wallpaper, VOLLEYED IRON (57'24") by Kettel is
a kind of ambient symphony, in which disparate elements are
combined into a composite impressionistic landscape of
dreams, space and emotions, tinged with a sense of fragility.
The album teems with a variety of harmonic shades and hues.
By design, it's an easy album to get lost in as VOLLEYED IRON
is built structurally and sonically on circular and linear forms,
often both at once. This work moves through reverb shrouded
piano melodies and dulcet synthesized themes, on to dark
electronic terrain and the strange sonic surroundings of mutated
samples and out of context acoustic sources. At times it is as if
the listener is beneath stars, while elsewhere floating through a
strange dream world. The key to enjoying this work is to sink into
its whirling atmosphere. Access points are offered throughout
and this work remains wonderfully diverse, never lapsing into
incoherence. This is ambient music asking to be heard,
revealing more with each listen.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from VOLLEYED
IRON by Kettel

For more on VOLLEYED IRON, access: http://www.u-cover.com

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STAR'S END is one of public radio's longest running and most
renowned shows. Last week you were asked for your support
during the Fall Fundraiser, and you again came through. Sincere
thanks to the 33 listeners who called in! Through your
generosity, STAR'S END was able to raise over $3000.00. You
are playing an integral part in STAR'S END's ability to present the
unique blend of Ambient, Space and Chillout music week after
week. Many Thanks!

Special thanks also to the STAR'S END listeners who spent the
night answering phones: Bill Beck, Art Cohen, John Garaguso,
Ben Manes, Chuck Nixon, Bud Schoefer, Raymond Turmarkin
and phoneroom anchor/co-host Jeff Towne. Thanks also to Jeff
Pearce who called in for a live on-air interview and will be
donating his time and talents at the STAR'S END Donor Concert
(to be held on 23 October 2005 at 4pm in the new performance
space at WXPN studios in Philadelphia).

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STAR'S END broadcasts every Saturday night/Sunday morning
from 1am-6am (EDST) on:

88.5fm WXPN Philadelphia, PA
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Chuck van Zyl
Host of STAR'S END Ambient Radio
http://www.starsend.org