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A musical analogue for Otia Imperialia, a 13th century compendium of miracles.
80
A gorgeous collection of twelve, exquisitely composed, minimalist jewels. It’s an album that will take you on a memorable voyage.
77
The Wind reflects what music can be when it is left to its own devices, a rich tapestry capable of reviving the soul and the senses.
70
Balmorhea's major-label debut is appropriately one of their most accessible efforts, but it's also one of their most intimate, and just as expressive and evocative as the rest of their body of work.
70
The felted piano strings of “Evening” and minimalist arrangement of “Night Falls In Your
Left” sound appealingly familiar, and All Melody’s pipe organ adds welcome texture to the intro of “Rose In Abstract”.
Left” sound appealingly familiar, and All Melody’s pipe organ adds welcome texture to the intro of “Rose In Abstract”.
WOAH. This high quality, consistent, and atmospheric modern classical release has some STUNNINGLY beautiful moments and very memorable melodies. This album gives an experience similar to a contemplative walk around a calm lake with a lot of trees. The moment you discover that there is a majestic mountain in the distance, it is so overwhelmingly gorgeous that you have to sit down and take a minute. Overall, this is a really cleverly made and very visual project, I loved all of the subtle ... read more
Balmorhea - The Wind
Genre: Ambient
Country: US
Final Verdict: 60% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 156th / 328
Highlight: V
Made me think of:
Christian Löffler
Laurie Anderson
Roger & Brian Eno
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Track List
| 1 | Day Dawns in Your Right Eye 4:24 feat. Lili Cuzor, Clarice Jensen | |
| 2 | Rose in Abstract 4:58 | |
| 3 | La Vagabonde 5:16 | |
| 4 | Landlessness 5:01 feat. Clarice Jensen | |
| 5 | Evening 2:37 | |
| 6 | The Myth 3:41 feat. Lisa Morgenstern | |
| 7 | V 4:23 feat. Clarice Jensen, Lisa Morgenstern | |
| 8 | Ne Plus Ultra 3:16 | |
| 9 | Nos 1:21 | |
| 10 | Vent Pontian 0:49 feat. Aaron Ximm | |
| 11 | The Crush 4:07 | |
| 12 | Night Falls in Your Left 6:13 feat. Lili Cuzor, Clarice Jensen |
Total Length: 46 minutes
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Added on: January 16, 2021