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STAR'S END Update 02.05.06   Message List  
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With ELEMENTAL JOURNEY (69'41"), Matt Coldrick and Matt
Hillier affirm their commitment to music as a medium for the
contemplation of nature. While exploring the coloristic range of
their instruments, they think beyond the genre to a truly creative
work. In spite of their accessibility, the first four tracks of the
album are aimed at a sophisticated audience. This section
enjoys the kinetic thrill of driving drumbeats and exotic grooves
(which are the proven principles of Coldrick and Hillier's sonic
blueprint), but subverts dance music's predicable repetition.
Animated rhythm loops create the deep structure of this music,
and their rush is alternated with dramatic slow-motion dreamy
textural encounters and silvery melodic invention. Each
composition jumps, peaks and turns back in quick-cut masterful
pacing. What begins in a state of energy and motion culminates
in a drawn-out extended piece aimed at the listener's inner
dream of Eden. "Air" (23'28") is compellingly thematic with a
striking range of synthesizer color and texture. The piece is
restless, yet contemplative as this duo turns a simplified
harmonic approach into a spiritual journey. Comprised of
swelling drones, comforting harmonies and evocative effects,
this closing track reveals its compositional foundation in the
ability to mold our mood. But these quiet moments, whose
emotional ripples seem to echo outward forever, move beyond
the control of their maker. Big ideas underlie this work, which
attempts to connect technology, nature and the human race.
ELEMENTAL JOURNEY is for those yearning for authenticity in
an increasingly artificial world.

Tune in to STAR'S END this weekend for music from
ELEMENTAL JOURNEY by Matt Coldrick + Matt Hillier

For more on ELEMENTAL JOURNEY, access:
http://www.absoluteambient.com

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

88.5fm WXPN Philadelphia, PA
88.1fm WXPH Harrisburg, PA
90.5fm Worton/Baltimore, MD
104.9fm Allentown, PA

and live on the web...

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








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