The 4th Asmorod CD is a fascinating, introspective, deep ambient work that distinguishes itself from the mass of uniform dark ambient releases. Niiko (now the only member of Asmorod) used the word Hysope (French word for "Hyssop") as a symbol of spiritual purification. In ancient times, Hyssop was used for the cleansing of lepers (Leprosy may represent sin... but lepers were not necessarily sinful) and used for cleaning sacred places. It is alluded to in the Scriptures: 'Purge me with Hyssop, and I shall be clean' (Purify me from my sins, and i will be clean; wash me, and i will be whiter than snow. Psalms 51:7). Two tracks from the album feature choirs by eLL from Sui Generis Umbra. Digipak.
INNER VISION LABORATORY - 'Anywhere Out Of This World' CD (Beast Of Prey)
This new album by the Polish group explores the phenomenon of Ambient music. The project's use of surround sound, its combination of various styles and field recording methods makes it characteristic and easily recognisable. 'Anywere Out Of This World' will take you on an amazing journey into the world created by Inner Vision Laboratory - a journey which will inspire your heart and spirit. This journey resonates with echoing sounds and folk songs invariably connected to Mother Earth. This album has a spirit - the spirit of Earth. Here you will find perfectly arranged and well-balanced ambient compositions, spatial collages underpinned by folklore, which emphasises the album's specific nature. The album should appeal to those who enjoy tranquil, diverse, dark-ambient sounds similar in fashion to Raison D'etre, Desiderii Marginis or Asmorod. Ltd x 500 copies in a digipak.
Debut album from this French cinematic Dark Ambient act, led by C�dric Codognet (ex-Asmorod) and featuring Fredrik Bergstr�m (No Festival Of Light). Pulsating, ritual soundscapes combined with tribal structures, Death Industrial elements and the deep atmospheric sounds of an electric violin / cello. Cinematic sounds for your inner eyes. Melancholic and classic, mysterious, tragic and demonic.
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
World 12.50£
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VA - 'Audiotion' 2 x CD (Vital)
An outstanding conceptual masterpiece of art dedicated to the Japanese master of controversial new wave cinema, Takashi Miike. Featuring over TWO hours of brand new material inspired by Miike's films, "Audiotion" features viral outpourings from: KK Null, Shinjuku Thief, Converter, Hentai, Shinkiro, Sunao Inami, Jazkamer, Henrik Nordvargr Björkk, Contagious Orgasm, Hecate, P.A.L., S:Cage, Asmorod and Iszoloscope. This release opens with an exclusive audio voice introduction by Takashi Miike himself, specially recorded for this tribute. "Audiotion" also features an exclusive outroduction vocal song preformed by Japanese movie actor Tokitoshi Shiota.
VA - 'Brewery In Piotrków Trybunalski' 2 x CD (Beast Of Prey)
This urban brewery was one of the most important branches of the Polish economy from the 16th-18th centuries. The part which alcoholic drinks played in everyday life (especially beer) brought about the need for the townspeople not only to produce drinks for their own usage, but also to sell. Dark Ambient, Industrial, Martial, Neofolk and of course drinking songs from: Arkham, Asmorod, Barbarossa Umtrunk, Dance Hospital, Dead Man's Hill, Der Arbeiter, Desolation Zone, Division S, Hati, Horologium, Infamis, Isothesis, I.V. Lab, Krepulec, Nekyia, Niegrzeczna Pensjonarka, Outofsight, Przemek Cackowski, Rose Rovine E Amanti, Sator Absentia, Storm Of Capricorn, The Well Of Sadness and Wermut. This regular edition is presented in an A5, 28-page book with all photography by the bands themselves, and is limited to 444 hand-numbered copies.
VA - 'Untitled - A Tribute To Zdzislaw Beksinski' CD (Wrotycz)
A tribute to one of the darkest painters of the 20th Century, released on the 2 year anniversary of his death in 2005. As his paintings were never titled, all tracks are unnamed as well. Special, exclusive, Dark Ambient tracks, inspired by the Polish artist from: Asmorod, Contemplatron, Desiderii Marginis, Gustaf Hildebrand, His Divine Grace, Hybryds, Inade, Job Karma, Kratong, Necrophorus, Svartsinn and Zenial. Limited to 750 hand-numbered copes in an outsized fold-out sleeve with a promo card for each artist, each featuring a replica of Beksinski's works. Highly recommended!
