Stumbling through local artists, Celer came up. I dived into this 1 hour project, a single running track, through ethereal soundscapes and warping delays. Reminiscent of Jon Hopkins and The Carpenter, this project lengthens to a incredibly rich array of moody sounds and repeating swallows of synths under a rich blanket of fading reverb.

This LP would fit snugly into a artistic compilation of fast moving footage or a brilliant score. Downfalls are the length but I am aware that it is the aim ... read more

swataverse

Really good! The last track is too long though.

Jerrilo

Genuinely really good, I'm surprised to see this one not rated higher. The ambient pieces like "Eventual Needs", "Entire Absence (Fever Temperatures)", and "Uselessness of the Caused" are all absolutely beautiful tracks — the last is a bit long though. I think the notes of field recording actually add a lot, and they're sparse enough to not feel like an intrusion. Other than the last track not needing to be over 51 minutes, I have zero complaints. A ... read more

1mo

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