Aura Seminalis (2008)
The
new work by Alio Die it is part of the Castle's sonorisation series, titled AURA
SEMINALIS. The first track 'Sine Tempore part I-III' it's an epicentre of
mystic music carachterized by a gold cathedral's atmosphere, while 'Aura
Seminalis part I-II' displays an ascensional soundworld of arcane purity and
rare beauty.
One
of the best works by Alio die so far.
CD packaged in an elegant three sides digipack!! HSL 045
This
latest release in a recent outpouring of creativity from Italy's master of
organic drones is possibly the most unique in this artist's long career as a
sound sculptor. While most of his recent releases on his own Hic Sunt Leones
label have been collaborations, this is his first solo effort since the release
of the 10 inch vinyl Aurea Hora. As the elaborate Renaissance style artwork on
the cover suggests, this music points in the direction of a more "classical"
sound insofar as the utilization of Gregorian style chants. These are
successfully incorporated into Musso's customary drones comprised of field
recordings, acoustic instruments, and electronic processing, giving this disc a
particularly reverent ambience. Don't think Enigma or Delerium, because as one
listens to this they may be inclined to bow their head and meditate or pray
rather than nod or chill. I imagine that if today's sound recording abilities
were available during those times evoked by the artwork or chants, they too
would have then added the organic elements that Alio Die does, creating a
balance of both the heavenly and the earthbound. Fans of his music may or may
not find this approach a departure from what they are accustomed to, but it is
certain that this artist is going beyond his previous huge body of work to
encompass a broader sonic pallette.
Pauldient / Discogs.com
This
latest release in a recent outpouring of creativity from