"Into The Dark" is a beautifully restrained and elegant piece of ambient music reminiscent of "Neroli" by Brian Eno, and "Entering Twilight" by James Johnson. Moving patterns of sounds, varying from bell-like chimes to deep rumbles vaguely-ethnic rattles, interact and react to create an always-shifting atmosphere, a sense of "place" and mood while avoiding ambient music cliches. A single, continuously-evolving track of over 74 minutes, "Into The Dark" works great as a background atmosphere for continuous repeat play. But like the best ambient music, it is appealing enough for careful listening as patterns repeat and evolve, and themes emerge throughout.
