3.5

Release data:

Telomere – Lux Primordia
CD-R/DIGITAL DOWNLOAD, Evenfall , 2012

In the early stages of recording his fourth album “Lux Primordia”, California-based space music composer Chris Macdonald (aka Telomere) was interested in pursuing a more drone-influenced style. But at the same time, Chris kept a clear focus on the cosmic outcome in motion through harmonic, melodic, rhythmic or thematic changes.
This proved to be a real challenge, as he wanted to expand on some pleasant mood tapestries explored on previous releases while also trying to implement improvisational melody and harmonic forms in a later stage of the recording process.

Well, the integration of all elements has been accomplished very nicely on this 56-minute release, for which Mr MacDonald used his trusted Serge STS Modular and Roland Jupiter 8. It’s a fluid, free form and highly cinematic journey through deep cosmic spheres, offering beautiful farscapes when listening intensely.

All in all, the dreamy ambient space-album “Lux Primordia” makes a nice extension on Telomere’s previous recordings. It’s a pity though the album is a cd-r this time, as such quality simply deserves a factory-pressed release…

Website: www.evenfall.com

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