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Manufacturer: Domino
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 8013900045202
Label: Domino
Manufacturer: Domino
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Domino
Release Date: 2005-11-01
Studio: Domino
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The long-awaited domestic release of Ulrich's dreamy 2001 debut. His 2004 set, "Strangely Isolated Place" was a hit with shoegazer and electronic fans alike, and toured with much fanfare in support of M83. Includes a 6-track bonus EP of non-LP material
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Summary: Elements of Jean Michel Jarre
Comment: If you enjoy listening to Jarre (especially Equinox and Oxygene), then I highly recommend Far Away Trains Passing By. My favorite track is the "Passing By" which starts off innocently enough but then continually weaves in sonic magic over the length of the song. Now, I'm off to plug-in, close my eyes, and dream of far away places ...
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Summary: Not very impressed!
Comment: I bought this CD because of all the great reviews. You people need to get out more often!
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Summary: Sighhhhh...
Comment: ...kick back, mellow out and listen to Schnauss. His simplistic compositions offer just the right amount of originality to be enjoyed either with full attention or as backround music. 'Love this guy!
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Summary: Subtly majestic, if a little monotonous.
Comment: Full of wonderfully melancholy and atmospheric textures; lacks the dull synthetic drone of "space music". The cool strings and melodies kind of drift over warm, crunchy beats and basslines. It's the kind of thing you put on while you're working or, yes, driving.
While the music is beautiful, it inevitably draws comparisons to folks who have done the same thing with a little more thoughtfulness, which is why I've rated this a 4-star album. If you find more than one or two of Schnauss's drum loops original, I'll eat my hat. Most of the variation within the songs is found in adding and removing layers of melody and texture, and while Schnauss is very, very good at it, the music just lacks the musical variety of artists like, say, the Boards of Canada, who use much more original beats and clearly spend a lot more time on the details.
But the fact that there's better music to be had doesn't make this a bad disc. It's one of my favorite buys of the year, and it'll enjoy many a listen in my office (heck, it's going right now). Recommended.
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Summary: New perspective on "electronic"
Comment: It' important for you to know that I am most certainly not a musical buff. I'm an average Josey-on-the-street who just enjoys finding beautiful music in lots of different genres. For the most part, I've found electronic music either numbingly repetitious (read "boring") or inaccessible because it seemed too focused on pushing the boundaries of what could be considered musical. From the first notes issuing forth in compelling, bell-like tones that remind me of Christmas, I was drawn-in, wanting more. I was worried that the first lovely compositions would give way to the dreaded, over-the edge junk that I imagine is designed to be intellectually challenging and make you feel superior for sticking with it. It never happened. The music is eminantly listen-able, with beautifully constructed scores that actually go somewhere --mysterious, yes, new -- but in a joyful ride that is simultaneously relaxing and exhilarating. I urge you to take this journey: if you're anything like me, you'll be so grateful for stumbling across this CD.
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