AMBO: 1000 Years and 1 Day

Ambo

1000 Years and 1 Day

© 2005 Keith Moore, Robyn Miller (634479117961)

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Singer/songwriter, Keith Moore, and soundtrack artist, Robyn Miller, combine their styles on their debut album, 1000 Years and 1 Day, to create a highly listenable and strangely visual combination of songs.

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Robyn Miller and Keith Moore are most well known for their involvement in the Hermes III space mission. Together, in the year 2023, they set out toward mars, as part of an internationally funded endeavor to colonize the red planet. Unfortunately, there was a curious malfunction with the Hermes III, and they were instructed by mission control to return home.

Three years later, Robyn and Keith stepped out of the Hermes III onto terra firma. But there was no one to greet them: an ensuing atomic world war had all but annihilated the population of earth.

They were devastated. They search inside themselves. They moved to Fiji (because there were still a fair number of beautiful women living there). And then... they recorded this album as an expression of their monumental grief.

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  • Really quite astounding
    author: Daniel C

    I knew Robyn from Myst/Riven and was a big fan of those two. I checked out Keith Moore after seeing him on the tinselman webpage, but didn't pick up this release until just recently. To be blunt, I was blown away. While a few bits are rather reminiscent of Myst, such as the very first few notes of "Bluebird," the CD as a whole manages to take the listener on a really wonderful journey. I'm hoping to see more stuff from Ambo in the future.

  • Masterful and enigmatic musical paintings from two very artistic souls.
    author: Scott Mickley

    An incredible listening adventure. A warning though: this music induces intense hallucinations imbued with color, light and shadow that take the listener on a rare journey. I too stumbled on this music because of Robyn's earlier releases of the Myst and Riven soundtracks. It can only be called providence that these two artists found each other (and so lucky for us). The music is hard to explain. I heard the possible influences of the likes of King Crimson, Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, but this band is intensely original! This CD is a precious gem full of fire. Each cut stands completely on its own, but there is a well-defined theme that is both personal and universal. One of my favorites is "Bluebird", a short and simple poem drawn like a Japanese silk painting - surprisingly rich detail in a small fleeting space of time with an absolutely haunting melody. There is not a bad or mediocre cut on this CD. Each song is crafted with a careful hand and a truly enigmatic voice. Some are richly drawn and others are raw and primitive. I hope these guys find a label, but I also send my sincere wishes that when they do that they can find a willing partner who will permit them to retain complete artistic control. This band is so real that it's unreal and I wouldn't change a single thing they do. "Keep on dreamin..."

  • Finally! The long wait is over.
    author: Andreas Bauer

    I'm a great fan of Robyn Miller's music. Bought both his Myst and Riven soundtracks when they first came out and must have listend to them hundreds of times each. They have always been in my top 10 favorite albums list. I find them both soothing and stimulating and enjoy listening to them even whilst doing very difficult tasks requiring lots of concentration. They are just perfect ambient sounds and so well create the emotional presence of the worlds they portrait. Robyn would be an amazing film soundtrack composer. In that respect I was very sad that Robyn hasn't released anything since Riven for so many years - until AMBO. And now the collaboration with Keith Moore makes his music even richer. Thank you guys! Here's to many more AMBO albums in the future! The one collaboration I would love to see is with Bjork. Her voice would so perfectly fit those songs.

  • A Diamond of a record
    author: Shep

    Not anyone can go to Murfreesboro, Arkansas and find a diamond. Fact is, most wouldn’t know if they saw one. If so, then 1000 years and 1 Day by Ambo would be in everyones music collection between Springsteen and Ectomorph. If Springsteen’s songs are for the working man, then Moore’s are for the working man’s soul. In Lips, Moore reaches deep to paint a picture of idealic love as “the beauty of guilt and grief and pain is pure and untainted it needs no explanation – it just is and it changes us”. But beauty sometimes brings despair as a counterpoint to love. Her lips “enrage and confuse and clarify my idea...and when they speak they sometimes break my heart and wound my soul.” Moore also reveals his optimism in Is Blood. My first impression of this song was images of the destruction caused by hurricane Katrina. Our blood is like streams and rivers flowing into the ocean of our heart. Only God can control the great tempest of the seas. But Moore surprises us; “I'll tell you a secret... listen well I still taste heaven, seized by hell and in this seizure that wars in my soul I find great peace in flesh and bone so war and wage within my sky blue blood we'll build a bridge and cross over the flood” Miller tells us a story of someone bound by lifes limitations in Cocoon. Perhaps it’s in our own mind not seeing God. Or it’s something as simple as growing up as we are “waiting to bloom, reaching out calling out from my cocoon.” “I'll hold you soon Dream of God I’m breaking out I’m waking up I’ll be embraced I’ll hold you soon A thousand years and I'll hold you soon” Miller is well grounded on this earth by hinting of more carnal desires in Kissing Free. In this song he seems to turn his back on spiritual contemplation with almost a ‘just a minute’ jesture before pursuing the desires of the flesh; “To life I finally give my life toward the sky I finally smile So don't wait for me to come home tonight cause making love to life is never done” Finally, Miller conjures a jeanie of hope in his tale of doomed humanity destined for death in Eden I Am. He opens the veil covering the mystery of all our demise to see new life springing forth. “And it’s finally waking... a hidden world deep within a world watered by our blood an eden springing from our skin” Ambo has masterfully written truly poetic songs that will shine a light on your music collection for 1000 years and 1 Day.

  • A unique album created by unique artists
    author: Ael

    1000 Years and 1 Day is a truly unique album, by an unlikely combination of musicians. It's hard to really categorize it. Perhaps "country-tinged alternative prog rock". Ultimately, no matter how you label it, it is truly good music. The entire album has this kind of surreal, floating, yet grounded and realistic feel to it, much like the Myst games--a Millerian aesthetic, if you will. The floating quality is particularly apparent on songs like "Slow Motion" and "Cocoon", while "Blindness" and "Ever After You" exhibit incredible intensity. There definitely is an underlying concept to the songs and the progression of the album, though it is ultimately vague and open to some very interesting interpretations. There is perhaps an element of admitting one's wrongdoing and being forgiven, possibly in a somewhat religious way. Some lyrics in the middle of the album could even be seen as a tacit nod to Myst. Robyn Miller and Keith Moore are undoubtedly very talented and versatile musicians, not to mention sensitive artists. The most amazing thing is that these two did everything on the album: played every instrument, wrote every note and word, in addition to recording and producing everything themselves. It is a truly monumental accomplishment. I would highly recommend this album to anyone.

  • Hypnotic, mesmorizing and packs a Wallop!
    author: River1lala

    I'm a huge fan of the unique and off beat so I was attracted to this after a few moments preview. I didn't take long to decide to buy the CD. Robyn Miller, well known for his work as "The" MYST composer, has branched out and, with the coupling of Mr. Moore, created a truly phenomenal work of art. I keep listening and am continually discovering and rediscovering powerful and deeply expressive word, thought, tone and rhythm. I cannot recommend this CD enough to anyone who is looking for something above and beyond the 'usual'. This is the kind of music which would inspire the likes of Bjork, McLachlan, and Gabriel.

  • Layers of delight
    author: CJ

    These guys have struck a nerve. "1000 Years" is an otherworldly concoction of dreamy melodies, atmospheric and layered sounds and poignant songwriting, the imbibing of which is like drifting off to sleep on a warm sunny autumn afternoon, lost somewhere in a halcyon state between the waking world and the realm of memory and imagination. In other words, good stuff!

  • WOW!!!!
    author: Joe

    I read Sinclair's review and checked out this music. WOW!! I listened to the first three songs and thought, "there is no way this can get better." It did! I don't know how to explain this band. They are fresh, intricate, earthy, creative, daring, startling, funky, rockin', intelligent, etc... This is my new favorite band. Does anyone know if they tour? It would be amazing to see this music brought to a live show. I just saw Coldplay and they were amazing. I have seen Radiohead, enough said, but now, I HAVE TO SEE AMBO!!! This should be Album of the year. If you want something to be truly be worth every penny, BUY THIS DISC! JOe

  • Awesome
    author: sinclair44

    Currently my favorite CD, and possibly the best 45 minutes of music I've ever heard. 1000 Years and 1 Day is a soothing, visual, and complex journey. The entire album is a story; each song leads into the next. The symbolism is deep and will give you something to think about for a while, and the very visual music style will paint vivid pictures in your head. Although the album includes moments of happiness and sadness ("in moments I am tears / in moments I am laughter / some days I'm feeling fine"), it ends on a good and hopeful note. Definatly worth at least listening to a sample. I suggest trying "Vapors", "Ever After You", and "Eden I Am"; they'll give you the best sampling of all the album has to offer. I hope Ambo can do more!

  • Out of the Myst
    author: Joe

    This music is out of the worlds of "Myst". The music is surreal but at the same time is now. It haunts and keeps you coming back wanting more.

  • Amazing! five-stars album!
    author: kasukn

    Simply the best. A must have. Album for people that loves good music. "Vapor", "Even After you" and "Lips": these songs will stay in my head for a long time!

  • Odd but Beautiful
    author: Joseph

    Ambo is an odd name. This music is odd. It is unlike anything I have heard. You have to listen to the entire disc three or four times to actually decide if you like it. I like it. As others have stated, it is like a soundtrack. There should be a film to go along with this music. It is so visual, not just the music, but the words also. I reccommend this band highly!

  • Cocoon
    author: Wilky

    I like the entire disc. Every song is unique. It is odd that I like every song on a disc these days, but the one song that sticks with me the most at this point is "Cocoon". I like it by itself, but becasue it is in-between the other two songs, I like it better. The singer sounds like he really is in a cocoon, not becasue of the affects on his voice, but becasue of how he says the words. I hope this CD does not get overlooked by people. If I have anything to do with it, it won't.

  • Agree with Bill
    author: Pim

    I agree with Bill.

  • Caught off Gaurd
    author: Liam

    Honestly, I did not like this record that much at first. The lyrics are strange and overly personal with an underlying message of struggle with God. It took me about five or six times through to realize this was a story. It has a beginning, middle, and end. My opinion is that this record is about redemption. It is about someone experiencing being lost, (Blindness) and finding hope in the blood of Christ.(Eden I Am, Is Blood) I could be mistaken, but this is how it strikes me. That said, this is not a religious record by any means; in fact, I would think many religious people will find it at times offensive. I am an art major. If Rembrandt had been a musician, this is the kind of music he would have made. Light and shadow. Struggle of the human. The music that carries these themes is incredible. I would imagine we will hear Ambo on many film soundtracks in the future. I have grown to truly like this CD. It is not a typical pop record.

  • Yes
    author: Bill

    This is really good! Bill

  • Keep On Dreaming
    author: Henry

    In one of the songs the singer pleads to keep on dreaming. The music builds into a breathtaking movement of staccato strings. The bass and drum carry you along while acoustic guitar sweeps you away. This record is good. Very good! It is complex while simple. It is odd yet normal. It sounds like a soundtrack to a film by fellini. It is new, yet it sounds familiar.I have played it for a few friends. So far, everyone's response has been similar. Admiration. I like it enough to tell others about it. When you listen the first time you will sense something unique. When you listen for the fourth time, you will be captivated.

  • Simply beautiful!
    author: Jonas Bang

    This is a journey indeed. This is pure art, soulful, sadness & happiness, warm poetry... Impressing, ambitious masterpiece. Pink Floyd/prog fans fans will not be disappointed. If you have high demands and want to be swept away with the music, and if you like it a bit experimental, progressive and special, this is a must!

  • A journey into the soul with soul
    author: Peacehaven

    I stumbled across Ambo by accident. After listening to the album, for the fifteenth time, I am thinking it was not an accident. There is something trancsending about this music. It soothes, disturbs, upsets, and draws you in. I am not sure what to compare it to. The singer sounds like he could sing country or blues, yet the music is nothing of the sort. The music sounds like a soundtrack to someones jouney through something personal, painful, and hopeful. Don't buy this record if you want the same old same old. This is fresh.

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