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Artist:	RAPOON
Title:	From Shadows Sleep
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$21.00
Catalog #:	ESS 006CD

2006 release. "A unique masterwork of mysterious dark and droney sounds! Less rhythmic than previous efforts, From Shadows Sleep sees Rapoon visiting ancient temples, moving between shadowy labyrinths of meticulous drones, echoed tones and distant rumblings, building a hypnotic sonic ritual that brings traces from a distant past in form of atmospheric, spiritual mantras of a possessive power. Ominous and bleak, yet wondrous, Robin Storey's trance-inducing soundscapes swirl around majestic droning tape loops, patterns, ethnic samples (especially tablas) and other secret devices masterfully arranged to mesmerize the listener. There's no light in here -- you will be guided by Rapoon's brooding and extremely detailed sonic imagery. Some bits of these recordings were initially conceived during the urban riots of the Thatcher years in Great Britain and were wisely put to rest until now. As Mr. Storey says, 'From Shadows Sleep refers to the fact that the music hibernates in shadows, unformed until it is heard as if in sleep and visits one aspect of the creative process in particular: the idea that a piece is never finished. Taking elements from old recordings and adding new material, I have tried to re-visit old spaces with fresh ears and a contemporary take on old sounds. Rediscovering for myself an interaction with the sounds that are essentially lost after the creative process is "finished".' Robin Storey is a founding member and the real creative force behind the legendary, influential experimental collective Zoviet France and has been actively recording and performing for more than 25 years -- since 1992 -- under the Rapoon banner -- always keeping an extraordinarily high quality control based in his very own trademark -- the creation of mesmerizing ethnic-based soundscapes. We are pleased to offer the album housed in an old-fashioned letterpress embossed mini-box packaging with a set of cards printed on quality recycled paper stock showcasing 11 exclusive paintings by Robin Storey! Limited edition of 800 copies." Last copies...

Artist:	ATOMINE ELEKTRINE
Title:	Nebulous
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	ESS 007CD

"On this second installment for Essence Music, Peter Andersson brings Atomine Elektrine to an utterly refined and perfectionist sphere! The trancey beats and sacral atmosphere of Binomial Fusion are past and widely replaced by a truly out-of-body, deeply layered and dynamic cosmic experience in form of a masterful ambience filled with energy outbursts, synthetic movements and algorithmic rhythms. An aural projection for a detailed exploration of nebulas, black holes, exploding stars and unknown deep corners of the cosmos. Very much influenced by the electronic side of the Kraut scene and with the ability of imposing his very own classic trademark, Andersson sets a new stone and makes Nebulous one of the greatest albums related to this genre since the early '70s. Another amazing proof of talent from this Swedish genius! Presented in an snowy white gatefold digisleeve and tracing paper packaging."

Artist:	NORDVARGR
Title:	In Oceans Abandoned By Life I Drown...
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	ESS 008CD

...To Live Again As A Servant of Darkness. "The Nordic giant purveyor of modern dark ambient death drone sounds strikes again on Essence Music! This time Mr. Nordvargr leaves behind the detailed abyssal land of haunting minimalistic atmospheres found on Vitagen, released under his full name -- Henrik Nordvargr Björkk -- and moves towards the blackest side of the drone doom micro cosmos. A grim place where, sitting on the throne, he commands the crushing, ear-splitting and slow motion processed guitar blasts that emerge from the depths of the pitch black ambient background. Cavernous rumbles, disembodied voices and disturbing malfunction machines play the role and prepare the terrain for one of the most demonic axe attacks to come! Presented in our custom 6-panel digisleeve packaging with stunning artwork by Stephen O'Malley (Sunn O))), Khanate) and photography by Seldon Hunt."

Artist:	MERZBOW
Title:	Camouflage
Label:	ESSENCE MUSIC (BRAZIL)
Format:	CD
Price:	$19.00
Catalog #:	ESS 012CD

"The elemental excitement for each new Merzbow album remains intact among us here and, after four long years, the indisputable master returns to Essence Music with a new installment of his unique brand of harsh psychedelic noise assault. A bit distant from Sha Mo 3000s pulsing, often rhythmic strategies or the recent albums featuring freestyle drums by Masami Akita himself, Camouflage plays by the more straight Merzbow rules, going back to his comfort zone of audio barbarism. We salute the ferocious torrents of abused, imploding and exploding electronics, the sharp, pulverizing and abrasive high frequencies and the unrelenting punishment of frenzied throbbing machine-screams witnessed in the controlled cacophonic environment of Camouflage! Presented in our deluxe, sturdy gatefold mini-LP packaging featuring intriguing psychedelic collages by Mr. Akita. Limited to 800 copies."

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