Morpheus Music
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Posted : Nov 13, 2009 22:47:04
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STYLE
Blissful downtempo trance instrumentals with plenty of diverse global elements. Catching Zinc delivers a series of smooth psychedelic chill compositions with multi-layered liquid synths and a generally restful vibe. The tracks here are in the form of meandering sonic excursions through attractive, broad soundscapes that are never the same for long. Arpeggio patterns frequently drive the music in varying forms - colourful digital voices constantly morphing from a faint flicker of sound at times to a full on pulse of bass and complementary lead. Tablas and hand drums fuse with programmed grooves whilst tinkling chimes and swishing electronics dance above. Spoken voice samples, ethnic songs, baby calls and cycling chants appear in many of the tracks adding further levels to the already lush arrangements.
MOOD
Catching Zinc has an air of tranquillity about it whilst for the most part remaining invitingly upbeat and positive. The synth work has a warm fluidity and a somewhat cinematic nature, further brightened by crisp effects that tickle the ears with peripheral detail. Stratospheric sweeps and hazy pads often give the music a floatational feel: Trapped In The Inconceivable for example having a drifting weightlessness that threatens to buoy the listener heavenward as the beats dissipate and breeze back once more.
ARTWORK
I have only seen the front cover so far for this release. As you can see above this is made up of a lattice work of criss-crossed conifer twigs, colours tweaked into dazzling positive and negative variations. Gradually the more distant shapes fade into a frosty pale blue - simple title to the top right.
OVERALL
This is the second full length release from Perpetual Loop and follow-up to the 2006 release Universal Flow. This time the UK's Charles Massey delivers the goods through the brand new Digital Duvet digital label having refined his act through three years of live performance and broadened experience of the downtempo world. Whereas the previous album was primarily a studio recording, this new music has been road tested and as a result has a greater depth and solidity to it. Melodic content is vivid and frequently quite beautiful now, this along with the high level of sound quality and production seeing Perpetual Loop surely rise into the upper echelons of the genre. The Perpetual Loop website contains samples of all tracks if you'd like to have a listen before deciding.
WHO WILL LIKE THIS ALBUM
This strong release will be enjoyed by psy-chill lovers looking for something of a dreamy nature yet with sufficient drive for low tempo end of the dancefloor. If you enjoy artists like Chronos or Androcell or Zero Cult then you might well appreciate Catching Zinc.
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