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Ishvara - Magik Square of the Sun
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Morpheus Music
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Posted : Mar 20, 2005 21:13
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Hi,
Should anyone be interested here's our review of this latest offering from the Ishq guys:
STYLE
Mesmerising, shifting, exotic ambience filled with a myriad sparkling details. The structure of Magik Square of the Sun is very fluid with slow build ups of whispering tones, strange pseudo-organic sounds, shifting 'psychoacoustic' effects and even a few soft wispy beats. From the moment the dream train arrives in the early moments of the twenty one minute long initial track 'Nomad', everything is in constant flux as angelic strums, bird song and sibilant voices appear and vanish among the liquid sounds of warm synthesiser arps and twinkles.
MOOD
Transcendent luminous soundworlds that will have you floating on mind clouds. As the Virtual website proclaims, this music is highly headphone friendly. The tone is one of unbounded imaginary imagery. Spiralling, cascading, science fiction sound beds lit with pools of inviting light - as insubstantial as a breath of air, multifarious as the spicules, tentacles and polyps of a techno-coral colony, a soundtrack to a new genesis.
ARTWORK
The front cover is very graphic - plenty of white space bordering an enigmatic circle emblem featuring a bright burst of light. Continuing the pursuit of mystery - the reverse contains only obscure symbols somewhat resembling Braille. The inner booklet carries fifteen discs of arcane imagery - from shell chambers to a double helix to space craft. Track titles Green Sun Prismatic Sky, Iqqoa, Utopian Moon Garden set the tone well. Magik Square of the Sun was encoded in Cornwall, U.K..
OVERALL
If you enjoyed the related project - Ishq, you'll perhaps have an idea of what to expect from Ishvara. If anything, this CD is freer, less anchored to any musical structure - drifting with whatever tide of creativity carries it. Fluttering, condensed ambient environments intended to transport the listener on flights of the purest fancy to ecstatic states of grace.
WHO WILL LIKE THIS ALBUM
Fans of Ishq looking for another journey into bliss. Ambient lovers that enjoy constant fluctuation and flickering minutiae. Headphone nomads wanting to float on billowing clouds.
If you want to see it on our website - it's here:
http://www.ephemerid.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/MorpheusMusic/reviews10.htm#ishvara
Cheers
Paul
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www.morpheusmusic.co.uk
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lucidpicnic
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Posted : Mar 20, 2005 21:47
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nice review
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Michael H
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Posted : Mar 20, 2005 23:49
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the album is well worth getting just for the nomad track which absolutely amazing and very lush..
it's very reminicent of the first track on the first funf d album....i real journey that takes you to many different places |
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BrettFromTibet
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Posted : Mar 21, 2005 05:14
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nice review...nice writing style... a little bit different than the usual. I would love to hear this. THANKS! |
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Outolintu
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Posted : Mar 21, 2005 15:18
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wow!
just got the album last friday and what can i say... it's beautiful, soothing, hypnotizing and trippy too.
the only negative criticism concerns the art work. i have nothing against the style and colors in general (they fit the sound) but
the lay out and picture quality (on the cd
and inside sleeve) are sloppy. it's not a big deal because it's the music that counts but still... a perfect package is a perfect package  .
very recommended to everybody who really likes to chillout.
here's another thread about the album:
http://forum.isratrance.com/viewtopic.php/topic/58070/forum/10 |
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Quasga
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Posted : Mar 21, 2005 16:48
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Can't wait... I just ordered direct from the V-i-r-t-u-a-l site last night.
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The Green Channel
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Posted : Mar 27, 2005 10:18
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A truly beautiful ride, it’s excellent for mediation as well… And I’m not just talking about the first track, I’m talking about the whole album … Although I would say that it’s not for everyone, and you have to give it time…
"Love is a way of life"
(Gaia, Love, Nature, Shamanism (.2A.y.0a.hu.1a.sc.2a.), Terence McKenna) |
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furthur
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Posted : Mar 27, 2005 21:12
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Site doesn't seem to be working for the second day in a row.
Load Universe into Cannon. Aim at Brain. Fire.
www.ganesha.ca |
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Morpheus Music
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Posted : Mar 28, 2005 10:56
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furthur
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Posted : Mar 29, 2005 01:30
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the virtual what not site
Load Universe into Cannon. Aim at Brain. Fire.
www.ganesha.ca |
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Quasga
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Posted : Mar 29, 2005 21:34
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It arrived much sooner than I had expected.... and the first experience was delightful. This is ambient that can hold my attention! Great work.
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elektric sheep
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Posted : Apr 5, 2005 18:17
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Just a note to those of you who cannot buy this release on Paypal, I have received a note from matt (ishq) that this release is now available from www.ultimae.com and so one can buy using credit card....looking forward to hearing this one..cheers |
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MARGHERITA
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Posted : Apr 11, 2005 12:42
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I receive my copy from ultimae shop (direct from the hands of Dr. AES D.)
very very beatyfull music  perfect for make love 
Waiting for the next one!!!!!!!  http://mastermargherita.com |
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hyperion
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Posted : Apr 11, 2005 13:58
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Ishq release is also available from psyshop
www.psyshop.com
cheers
Music may not take us to the Moon or let us live forever, but as we enter trough the doors it is opening before us, we find things far beyond our everyday experiences..
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sherlockalien
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Posted : Apr 12, 2005 00:35
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so this release, officially, is it ishq or ishvara ?!
(I just bought it as Ishq from www.saikosounds.com ) |
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