receiving my highest recommendation to lovers of ambient/celestial/shamanic/new
author: Omega New Age Directory
This incredible release is unique, ethereal, ambient crossover of electronica, trip hop, tribal rhythms, celestial and gothic elements. These elements appear, blend and vanish like the unfolding of a deep, mystical dream to evoke soundscapes of mysterious dimensions of reality coexisting beside our own. The music reaches into the soul to touch ancient memories and possibly enable a deeper understanding of self, concluding ((perfectly) with a delectable rendition of the popular "cellular memory trigger" song, Dream a Little Dream of Me sung by guest artist Judy July. For inner exploration, Alchemy Through Dreams is one of the most potent sonic vehicles available, receiving my highest recommendation to lovers of ambient/celestial/shamanic/new age music.
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Alchemy Through Dreams combines elements of trippy electronica, world music, jaz
author: Ed Johnson - Inside Connection
Mortal Loom covers so many genres that it is hard to define them, which is generally something musicians enjoy. Alchemy Through Dreams combines elements of trippy electronica, world music, jazz, ambient and new age.
Alchemy Through Dreams starts off extremely ambient and dreamy with "Silence" and "Event Horizon." This sort of music lends itself to a very mystical atmosphere with lots of chimes, soft guitars and wave sounds. It definitely brought to mind soundtracks to films like Legend and The Last Unicorn.
The CD then changes pace with "Agnosia" and "Trip Hop Thing," adding a bit more beat and jazz feel. "Trip Hop Thing" would definitely please fans of Jamiroquai and similar light, upbeat jazzy music.
This shift in vibes is a constant throughout Alchemy. The sound moves to almost a tribal beat with "Masses," and then to an ambient techno beat in "Into The Night" and "Shadow Puppets." The most surreal part of the CD is actually the closing: a cover of "Dream A Little Dream Of Me," the only song that includes lead vocals.
Mortal Loom are Frederick Troy on guitar, piano, keyboards, sampling, computer programming, drums and vocal sampling; Norman Mayell on keyboards, computer programming and drums; Judy July on vocals; Adrian Quay on computer programming and keyboards; L.F. Gray on keyboards and custom sampling; and Bamette Travisano on percussion.
It's hard to compare Mortal Loom to other bands, but fans of Enigma, Enya, Tangerine Dream, Delirium and other crossover electronica or new age acts should enjoy them.
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