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BrettFromTibet
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Posted : May 29, 2005 22:41
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Artist & Album: Cell - "Phonic Peace"
Label: Indica Music, Italy -- http://www.indicamusic.com
Released: May, 2005
Reviewed by: BrettFromTibet
There is something uncommonly delicate and magical about the way Cell shapes sound. The moment I heard my first track from this French artist on a compilation –– it rose right to the top of the disc as the crème de la crème. His released singles have shown mastery of several styles including: ambient, tribal, lounge and psy-chill –– giving me very high expectations for this artist.
His debut album, "Phonic Peace", is actually better than I anticipated. This CD, released by Indica Music in Rome, is beautiful inside and out. The digipak cover shows a stick of burning incense with swirling smoke trails and pages of an ancient manuscript, accurately capturing the mood of the music. The sounds inside are a smooth blend of electronic and ethnic instruments which are all masterfully edited, treated, and woven into a tapestry of sheer ambient elegance.
Much more sophisticated than just "samples pasted-over ambient beats", "Phonic Peace" goes so far as to set a new reference standard for ethnic ambient production. The sound design and musical artistry are as finely detailed as the stitching found in the most expensive rugs from the Orient.
We hear electronic notes embellishing gracefully on acoustic instrument scales, creating a flavor of "intergalactic ethno fusion" that is more successful than anything previous. A progression of sitar notes are finished off perfectly by synth licks that swirl around the sound-picture like tendrils of sonic incense smoke. Tibetan singing bowls are accompanied in perfect harmony by synthesizers that sound even purer. Chimes and bells tinkle over a soft mix of electronic melodies, real flutes and hypnotic vocals. Everything is polished over with a coat of mirror-smooth, classy, psychedelic gloss.
"Phonic Peace" takes us on a holographic carpet ride from North Africa to Tibet via the Middle East and India. The mystic moods and sensual atmospheres that are evoked during this journey feel even richer than the ones on French ambient classics such as Saffi Brothers’ "Mystic Cigarettes" or Toires’s "Qued".
The mastering on this disc is absolutely perfect. It comes out of the speakers so crystalline clear, warm, and vast -- it feels easier for me to ‘‘disappear inside’’ than any other music in my collection. I highly recommend listening to this during a sophisticated chill-out session, yoga, or meditation.
Cell’s music does more than just give me great pleasure when I listen to it. There is a rare quality to this album that is both other-worldly and soothing; it actually liberates me on a spiritual level. I feel deeply inspired, comforted and completely unafraid of life whenever this is playing on my headphones or Hi-Fi. It’s as if these sounds are a glimpse into an ethereal paradise that I am eventually destined for. Just listen deeply enough, and you too will experience this glorious state of "Phonic Peace."
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cell
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Posted : May 30, 2005 19:12
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Wow!...
Brett, massive thanks for your review!
I'm really honored by such words!
Take care,
Ambiently yours!
Alex
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Makan
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Posted : Jun 3, 2005 08:35
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On 2005-05-28 21:48, itamar wrote:
best chillout cd of the year for me...
got into my top 5 all time favorits
awsome cd Alex
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Agree with you Itamar!
One of the best Chill CD from months 
I often play "Phonic Peace" for meditation and relaxation. Very good result!
Keep your work on the top, Alex 
note : New releases soon? |
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Toxic
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Posted : Jul 10, 2005 15:43
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hello!
I've listened Phonic Peace album samples clips, but I can't find it at FNAC or VIRGIN store, in France.
Where can I find it?
pLease can you suggest me the way?
Thank you
Paul. |
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BrettFromTibet
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Posted : Jul 11, 2005 20:42
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Toxic
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Posted : Jul 11, 2005 21:45
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tHank you, I will see on the websites you suggested!
pAul. |
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Blue Night
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Posted : Jul 17, 2005 14:39
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well cannot stop listening to this album 
alex if you ever open a bakery i will be your first customer ..
the indian voice samples from bollywood takes me back to my childhood when i heard this vocals in black n white classic hindi movies..u transport me now into mystical childhood..its funny coz im 26 now and listening to this album transports me back to my roots..
thank you alex for root and more..
bake more !!
cheers
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Cardinals Cartel
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Posted : Jul 18, 2005 02:30
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Hey Mister ..
How is the all family ?
I want to be the first to know if there is eny new album ?
Good luck my friend .. !
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cell
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Posted : Jul 18, 2005 13:57
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Thanks for your words, Blue Night!...Really nice !
Cardinals Cartell, just for info, I'm working on the second album...So you have to be patient, my friend!
But, you can check several compilations soon...
Cheers!
Love and Respect,
Alex
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Cardinals Cartel
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Posted : Jul 19, 2005 01:48
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Thanks Alex ..
And Listen .. I want a heavenly darknesst track with you till  6-7/May/2006
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Posted : Jul 19, 2005 02:22
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That's weird, I was just thinking of Phonic Peace (been listening to White Call on a chill mix my friend put together). In fact I'm sure heard a few other tracks from the album, and of course I've played each of the samples through a couple of times on Saiko.
All looks quite lovely from where I'm sitting, so I'm wondering why I haven't got round to purchasing the CD yet! Nearly every review I have read has been glowing.
Ahhhh, have a real backlog of chill albums on my "to do" list for summer. Can't wait.
Good luck 3;~ |
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djdrenan
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Posted : Aug 7, 2005 04:08
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cell
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Posted : Aug 10, 2005 12:28
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Thanks!
And, keep your mind up!
Alex |
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PKS
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Posted : Aug 10, 2005 15:57
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Hello Alex!
Thanks for the best live performance at Sonica in Italy!! The Norwegian polar bears enjoyed every moment of it...
Pictures of Cell live is out on:
http://www.chilltriberecords.com/gallery
CHILL TRIBE
CTRCD01 QUALITY RELAXATION
CTRCD02 RELAXED JOURNEYS
CTRCD03 EAR PLEASURE
CTRCD04 WOMBATMUSIC - Shameful Silence
CTRCD05 POLYPLOID - Grow Your Own
CTRCD06 IAN ION - Gringo Locomotion
CTRCD07 SUNKINGS - Before We Die |
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Shao
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Posted : Aug 10, 2005 23:11
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hi Alex, it was a great pleasure to meet you at Sonica!
Keep your melodic & dreaming path alive.
Greetings from all the Italian 'Spinners' at Sonica!
Namaste,
Antonio (Shao)
La Vida no esta hecha de tiempo, asi como el mundo no esta hecho de espacio.
(Paul Bowles)
http://www.myspace.com/majmar |
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