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ENOISEREC 020LP
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After a 30-year interstellar silence, the enigmatic producer Alien Signal -- pioneering alias of Italian electronic composer Alex Silvi -- reemerges with Whispers from Distant Suns, a transcendent odyssey that bridges retro-futurism and modern electronica. Hailed as a magnum opus, this album transcends genre boundaries, captivating ambient purists, downtempo aficionados, and even experimental listeners with its hypnotic fusion of analog warmth and digital precision. Whispers from Distant Suns marries nostalgic synth textures with cutting-edge production. Silvi's mastery of melody shines through in tracks like "Stardust Memories" and "Fragile Eden" where shimmering arpeggios and celestial pads drift over robotic, glitch-infused drum patterns and sparse, meditative percussion. The result is a paradox: a retro-futuristic soundscape that feels simultaneously ancient and alien, familiar yet unexplored. Pressed on heavyweight vinyl, the album's physical release amplifies its immersive qualities. The gatefold sleeve, adorned with surrealist astrophotography and metallic foiling, mirrors the music's cosmic ethos. This album is a testament to Silvi's evolution. Whispers from Distant Suns is more than an album -- it's a transcendent odyssey. Spanning time, space, and the artist's own creative evolution, this immersive work invites listeners to lose themselves in its ebb and flow. Designed for moments both intimate and expansive, its balearic-tinged atmospheres resonate equally through dawnlit Mediterranean terraces or the solitary glow of headphones in darkness.
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