ALIO DIE - 'Under An Holy Ritual' LP (Small Voices)
(2006) Alio Die’s magnum opus on vinyl for the first time. Released on his own label Hic Sunt Leones (1992) and re-released by Projekt (1993), this is a milestone of ritual ambient music. Ghostly incantations from the void, subtly changing frequencies and moods. Dream-inducing atmospheres and introspective drones. Stefano Musso has managed to resurrect unsettling sounds from a pre-Middle Ages epoch and merge them into a pastiche of gripping, evocative pastures for the discerning Ambient fan. Limited to 600 copies.
(2008) Arcana's approach to Neoclassical and symphonic ethno-ambient could well be defined in the meaning of the word "Arcana" itself: specialised knowledge of something generally considered a mystery or a secret. On their 6th album, "Raspail", the powerfully moving music of this Swedish quintet creates a magical atmosphere which weaves together lush elements familiar to Arcana fans old and new. Mystery, silence and revealed secrets are interconnected within the 10 new songs. Lush electronics mix with acoustic guitar, serene piano and intricate oriental percussions. Warm vocals return to the focus, with obvious comparisons to Dead Can Dance: a heavenly blend of baritone and soprano courtesy of Peter Bjärgö and Ann-Mari Thim. In fact, never before has an Arcana album contained so many vocals giving "Raspail" an emotional touch, a deeper thoughtfulness, a profound feeling of mysterious vision and a sense of secrets.
ATTRITION - 'All Mine Enemys Whispers' CD (Projekt)
(2008) This is not Attrition's usual fare. "All Mine Enemys..." is a haunting brew of Dark Ambient soundscapes and Neoclassical strings, based on Britain's greatest female mass murderer, Mary Ann Cotton, executed in 1873. Bowes himself is a descendent of Cotton's arresting officer. Guests: Emilie Autumn and members of Stromkern, High Blue Star, Pigface and Rasputina. This 1st edition of 1000 copies is presented in a digipak and includes a set of 4 reproduction stickers of original Victorian poison bottle labels.
FEAR FALLS BURNING - 'He Spoke In Dead Tongues' 2 x CD (Projekt)
(2005) Here Belgian artist Vidna Obmana reinvents himself under a new persona with his Fear Falls Burning debut. This double CD succeeds in uncovering a new language that stretches time and brings the listener to the edge multiple times, entrancing with the repetitive yet pure sonic presence of the electric guitar. The result could be compared to contemporary drone & minimal ambient acts like Fuxa, Sonic Boom, Experimental Audio Research, Growing and even Sunn O))) with sounds that vary from gritty dirty guitar loops to long sonic landscapes with dense walls of sound.
(2007) Khvarena is a journey across time and countries, into the ethno-ambient / heavenly voices realm from which spirits will arise. A striking encounter between Italian maestro Francesco Banchini (Ataraxia / Gor) and France's Jeanne & Fabrice Lefebvre (Rajna). The first steps of a journey from the European continent to the countries of the Middle East: lush and majestic at times, ritual and devotional at others, and sometimes festive and cathartic. A myriad of ethnic instruments accompany the intertwined vocals of Jeanne and Francescot. This is music of brightness, color and emotion with rapturous Arabic overtones. This 1st edition is released in a hand-numbered edition of 1000 copies presented in a recycled DVD Digipak.
The new offering from the apocalyptic war machine rumbles into view - Kult Evil Dark Ritualistic Industrial projekt Melek-Tha continue their descent into and deep fascination with Satanic imagery, war, death and overall human damnation. Omnipresent opression and despair permeate every aural second expressed through music somewhere between apocalyptic orchestral and dark ambient sonics. This is supreme symphonic Occult Black Industrial at its very best. Six tracks of sonic pain and dense, obscure glimmers from the abyss.
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
World 12.50£
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MORTIIS - 'Anden Som Gjorde Oppror' CD (Projekt)
2007 reissue of the Mortiis classic Ånden Som Gjorde Opprør', originally released on Cold Meat Industry in 1995. As a member of Emperor, Mortiis was one of the notorious members of the fanatic Norwegian Black-metal scene. Through a natural evolution, Mortiis made his way into the Scandinavian dark-electronic scene. These lengthy pieces present a regal yet ancient mood; as if the soundtrack for ancient castles filled with forlorn kings looking out upon their lost kingdoms. Words are spoken in Norwegian, drifting into the background ambience. Mortiis at his very best, crafting dark synth-orchestral journeys into an enchanted world of medieval fantasy. Digipak with new artwork.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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MORTIIS - 'Keiser Av En Dimensjon Ukjent' CD (Projekt)
2007 reissue of the Mortiis classic 'Keiser Av En Dimensjon Ukjnet ("Emperor of a Dimension Unknown"), originally released on Cold Meat Industry in 1995. The Norwegian troll (founding member of notorious Black Metal act Emperor) presents 2 long tracks of medieval fantasy music, not unlike Za Frumi or a stripped down, synth version of Dronolan's Tower. The soundtrack for ancient castles filled with forlorn kings looking out upon their lost kingdoms. Mortiis' threatening Norwegian tongue drifts over dark synth-orchestral journeys into an enchanted world of medieval fantasy. Digipak with new artwork.
UK 11£
Europe 12£
World 13£
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STALAGGH - 'Projekt Misanthropia' CD (Autopsy Kitchen)
Stalaggh's final masterwerk "Projekt Misanthropia" can certainly be called a progression from the earlier and already realised Stalaggh sound. For the non-believers it will all start to make sense about 5 minutes into this hopelessly pessimistic journey. Stalaggh utilise traditional instruments into their "recipe" and one can decipher from such inflection points less than harmonious guitar that certainly does nothing to bowdlerize the formula Stalaggh have commanded forth. "Projekt Misanthropia" is THE Stalaggh statement and is a fitting funeral for life itself. Gone completely wrong yet having never promised any certain outcome. Just like life. Digipak, hand-numbered edition of 1000 copies.
UK 8£
Europe 9£
World 10£
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STALAGGH - 'Projekt Terrror - A Visualization' DVD (Autumn Wind Productions)
"This DVD Displays the Unease of What Has Been and What Will Be...The Nihilistic Emptiness Raging in Your Mind. Visions of Thought Induced Plagues Lead You Through a Maze of Inner Torment and The Struggle to Grasp It....EXISTENCE IS FUTILE!!' A Misanthropik-Nihilistik projekt with as a prior aim propagating the sonic ideology of human genocide. Stalaggh is bound to awaken emotions of depression, hate, nihilism, misanthropy and drag you deeper down into it's pits and voids.
PAL, Region 0 (will play in all European DVD players).
2006 Australian vinyl edition of Stalaggh's 2nd album. If you’ve heard other releases from Stalaggh, you know the kind of black ambient / noise extremity you’re in for! This second release portrays your worst nightmares in a screaming, nauseating way. "Stalaggh consists of persons who suffer from real mental illness, who transform their fear and pain into sound". A dark and disturbing release... file next to Xasthur, MZ.412 or Abruptum. Ltd x 500 hand-numbered copies with full-colour sleeve and insert.
UK 12£
Europe 14£
World 16£
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STALAGGH - 'Pure Misanthropia' CD (New Era Productions)
"This CD contains the original recording of Projekt Misanthropia, completely different and over 10 minutes longer. This is exactly how it sounded while Stalaggh performed their Audio-Terrror... Of this recording only a tape survived, which was digitally mastered for this limited release. This is for those who could bear the official release of Projekt Misanthropia. You will endure a far more extreme and raw version on this CD. This is Stalaggh in it's purest form. This CD is released with Stalaggh's permission and is limited to 300 copies". Hand-numbered. All copies have very slightly damaged artwork thanks to customs (hence the price).
UK 8£
Europe 9£
World 10£
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STEVE ROACH - 'Arc Of Passion' 2 x CD (Projekt)
Three striking new pieces born from the moment. "Arc Of Passion" seamlessly fuses three long unfolding soundworlds into a vibrant sonic odyssey. The result can only be described as a living, breathing Arc Of Passion. As one of the pioneers of electronic music, Steve's career has many musical highpoints; "Arc Of Passion" proves to be another definitive statement along the path. Steve reaches into his sonic palette to weave elements drawn from his three definitive styles into a continuous, evolving flow. Rich harmonic chords, spiralling sequences and deep sky soundworlds move fluidly within this 2-hour set. Ltd x 1000 copies in a double digipak.
The first in an ongoing series of long form, steady state "zones" created specifically as tone meditations for the living space. Gently immersive and especially effective at low volume, the non-dynamic nature of this space can support sleeping as well as creative states, reading and other functions where "music" is considered invasive. Purposely untitled, minimal in nature and sonically uninterrupted for 74 minutes, this "tone zone" series brings Steve's years as a sound painter of deep subtlety to a point where the "brush" has only a few bristles and nothing more is needed. Digipak.
The next chapter in an ongoing series of long-form, steady state "zones" created specifically as tone meditations for the living space. Gently immersive and especially effective at low volume, the non-dynamic nature of these spaces support focused day and night activities. Immersion is perfect for creative states, sleeping, reading, long hours at the computer and other functions where traditional music could be considered invasive. Minimal in nature and sonically uninterrupted without beginning or end, this 3-CD set of all-new material brings Steve's years as a sound painter of deep subtle spaces to a place of quiet mastery. This release is especially effective in dissolving the sense of linear time. 220 minutes of pure ambience. Ltd x 1000 copies in a triple foldout digipak.
The second in an ongoing series of atmospheric zones by master sound painter Steve Roach, Immersion: Two presents a subtle shift from the luminous steady state harmonic current of Immersion: One. On this 73-minute longform soundscape, a sinuous weblike mist seems to emanate from the speakers. Mysterious yet calm, this is the perfect sound environment for the deeper hours after midnight or anytime a quiet, engulfing audio landscape is desired. If Nag Champa or Sandalwood incense has a sound this might be it. Digipak.
STEVE ROACH - 'Space And Time - An Introduction To The Soundworlds Of Steve Roach' CD (Nextera / Projekt)
Excerpts from 20 tracks melted into a continuous mix. A unique overview of the nearly 20 years of groundbreaking recordings from noted ambient pioneer Steve Roach. Roach hand-selected and mixed these pieces into a perfect flow, which serves as an ideal insight into his vast recorded history. “Space” and “time” are two themes that run constant in all Roach's music. Rich with emotion and nuance, his sound creations evoke a strong sense of space and atmosphere while simultaneously altering the perception of time within that space. From expansive, time-suspending landscapes, to the fire breathing, rhythmic-shamanic expressions woven from all things electric and organic, Roach has earned his position in the international pantheon of major ambient-atmospheric-electronic artists. European edition on Czech label Nextera, licensed from Projekt, US.
VIDNA OBMANA & ALIO DIE - 'Echo Passage' CD (Projekt)
Originally released on Musica Maxima Magnetica in 1999, this album is now re-issued in a digipak by US label Projekt. Vidna Obmana (also recording as Fear Falls Burning) and Italian sound sculptor Alio Die unite their vision and realised this introspective work of 68 minutes. At times droning and abstract, sometimes ritualistic and ethnic. "Echo Passage clearly lives up to the reputations of Obmana and Musso while offering both ample opportunity to work outside of their ordinary parameters" (Outburn).
UK 10.50£
Europe 11.50£
World 12.50£
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VIDNA OBMANA - 'The River Of Appearance (10th Anniversary Edition)' 2 x CD (Projekt)
Projekt re-releases vidnaObmana's classic "The River of Appearance" with a bonus disc, the entire album performed by Oregon's Dreams in Exile. River was a high point of Obmana's early compositional style, presenting a minimal and serene flow utilizing sparse piano lines which intermingle with drifting keyboard loops and organic rainstick sounds. There is an overall harmonic unity on these 8 pieces, stripping dense walls back to reveal a slowly changing sound configuration. The 2nd disc is not merely bonus tracks, but a complete re-creation of the original on traditional instruments. Re-experience the everlasting melancholy of the River of Appearance on this exceptional 10th anniversary 2-cd release.
