Listening to ECLIPSE (44'15") by The Aeolian String Ensemble
with the knowledge that a windharp is one of its sound sources
may make some difference to the listener. This instrument,
typically positioned outdoors, frames a series of taut strings that
are "played" by whatever wind, breeze or gale which might find its
way over them. The resulting sound varies depending on the
harp's positioning and location as well as the surroundings and
weather conditions. The drones mingle with the ambiance of the
environment in most interesting ways, which makes it difficult to
point out precisely what makes this work so profound. The three
tracks are a combination of recordings made in the field and
studio manipulations of these recordings. The first two act as a
prelude to the third and final piece, which is the title track.
"Eclipse" (16'48") was realized within the shadow of a total solar
eclipse. Although this work is the most minimal, subtle and least
active of the three ambient pieces on this album, it is surely the
most powerful. Layers of sustaining warm tones slowly gather,
build and recede in a lulling and harmonious infinite moment.
This work is a fascinating portrayal of stillness, yet it was created
during the one celestial event where we as humans can sense
the movement of the earth through space.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from ECLIPSE
by The Aeolian String Ensemble

For more on ECLIPSE, access: http://www.robotrecords.com

For more on The Aeolian String Ensemble, access:
http://www.aeolianstringensemble.com

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