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Minima Moralia [Import]

~ Chihei Hatakeyama

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Audio CD (20 Feb 2006)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Import
Label: Kranky
ASIN: B000E8NQLI
Other Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 33,006 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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2. Swaying Curtain in the Window 8:25 �0.79

3. Starlight Reflecting on the Surface of the River 7:00 �0.79

4. Towards a Tranquil Marsh 4:45 �0.79

5. Granular Haze 7:21 �0.79

6. Inside of the Pocket 4:31 �0.79

7. Beside a Well 11:29 Album Only

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Japanese ambient musician Chihei Hatakeyama deals in electronically treated layers of sound from acoustic instruments like vibraphone, guitar, and violin on his debut album, a stately procession of almost imperceptibly changing sonic textures. "Swaying Curtain in the Window" progresses through graceful, chiming tones, interrupted only by ripples of guitar strings, while "Starlight Reflecting on the Surface of the River", one of the album's most consciously electronic pieces,crackles, shimmers, and vibrates with oblique energy.

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4.0 out of 5 stars minimal melodies and surging drones, 28 Dec 2008

By	Nelkin (London, England) - See all my reviews

This is very tranquil, relaxing, ambient music from the same label (Kranky) that brought us acts like Stars of the Lid and Loscil. The music on this album sounds rather similar to those artists, though I would say that here there is a little more emphasis on melody. Not the kind of melody that demands your attention, of course; rather, wispy splinter-like fragments of tune that drift in and out of the music without ever taking it over.

The contrast between these splinters of melody and the ever-present underlying drone makes for an interesting multi-layered listening experience; this contrast is also underlined by the intelligent use of acoustic instruments throughout. Most of the melodic parts, in fact, are played on an acoustic guitar, and there is even a brief appearance of a saxophone on one track.

It's better not to concentrate too much on individual tracks. Like all good ambient music, this album works best when you don't pay too much attention to it -- just let it blend into a seamless whole in the background of your consciousness.

All in all, a very light and fresh-sounding piece of work. Perfect as a discreet soundtrack for bright sunny afternoons. If you already know you like the artists mentioned above, and others like them, then I'm quite sure you won't regret giving this a try.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Minima Moralia, 24 May 2009

By	Mr. S. Pledger "dice design" (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Top notch stuff, unexpected on the Kranky label.
Atmospheric drone, lightweight 'glitch' - heard courtesy of Last.fm connection to 12K
New release is imminent, and I look forward to it!

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