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Music : Odonata
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Odonata by: Amethystium |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0049925021820 Label: Neurodisc Manufacturer: Neurodisc Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Neurodisc Release Date: August 14, 2001 Studio: Neurodisc Sales Rank: 130661 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.com: Amethystium is really 22-year-old Norwegian producer Oystein Ramjford on a solo mission. The name is not as memorable as Tangerine Dream or Deep Forest, yet musically, Amethystium shares common ground with both acts. Ramjford's mix of electronics, pop-dance rhythms, and some requisite sonic oddities (subdued Middle Eastern vocals, Gregorian chant, random dollops of native flutes) yields solid results, offering sufficient style and mystery to merit repeated play on an out-there, candlelit night. Amethystium could be described as a subtler Delirium, a less self-conscious Enigma, or a second cousin to Mythos. Ramjford favors a lighter, spacier vibe than most of the aforementioned acts, though. And at his best (on sparkling/pulsing tracks such as "Calantha," "Odyssey," and "Arcane Voices"), he sends an intriguing helix of melody lines on a slow swirl through inviting atmospheric fields. Pedestrian rhythms diminish some tracks, but Odonata remains a promising debut. --Terry Wood Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - the best album from amethystiumthis is the first amethystium's album i listened back in 2001. i loved it since i heard the very first track. amethystium's music is in genre similar to enigma, era or deep forest, but i enjoy it much more than other performers. it did not spread wide probably because of poor advertising. never get tired of listening to it. totally recommend. Rating: - Be still my heart!I found this CD during a round of browsing in Borders. Remembering that it had been recommended to me through Amazon, i figured i'd give it a shot - i could always return it if i didn't like it. To heck with returning it! I'm hooked! You couldn't make me give up Amethystium's music even if you offered me all the gold in the world. Rating: - This is no Coppy Cat of EnigmaI dont understand why Ive seen reviews of this album being a rip off of Enigma and Deep forest. To say its because he uses chants and flutes- is the most sorriest excuse to use for calling him a rip off. Its like saying every single band that uses a guitar and electric bass is a rip off of every other band that uses guitar and electric bass. Pathetic. I think this is one of the most smartest made albums I have listend to in a long time. And If I had two things I could compare this to being in similar with, it would be of course *Enigma*, and Depeche Mode. I hear alot of cool leads and melodies that would sound more from the synthpop genre , and more of the ambient sounds that would typically fit the new age genre. I think Amethystium ... Read More: Rating: - All Time FavouriteAlthough Enigma's first primogeniture was phenomenal, this time, a decade after, Amethystium's work, managed to shock me again. This Norwegian composer has produced some trully stunning music. Although the concept is not novel, the arrangements, the melodies, and the feelings are superior than any other New Age productions I have heard the last 5 years. Odonata: Powerful, inspiring, melodic, mood-elevating music on the first listening If I could find any flaws, I would mention the presence of some sample overload (especially the Commodore-64 synth samples) Anyway can wait any longer.. Looking forward for Aphelion and Evermind. Rating: - first and bestThis is Amethystium's first and best album in my opinion. Not only are the songs so original and melodic, they are so great to listen to especially for trained ears. These songs have depth and they sound more like mature music rather than other happy-go-lucky songs. Kudos to Amethystium. You can't get bored of this album, trust me, I have it now for up to 7 months, and have listened to it continuously. Any New Age music fan must atleast explore Amethystium's collection, to have a huge selection. I used to be a Deep Forest fan, and still am, but Amethystium is added to my list. This album always sits proudly on my desk everyday. I would recommend for great New Age album collections to have: 1) Australis - album ... Read More: |
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