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Tarfumes.com - Isabliss
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List Price: $18.98
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Manufacturer: Neurodisc
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0754863208829
Label: Neurodisc
Manufacturer: Neurodisc
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Neurodisc
Release Date: 2008-06-17
Studio: Neurodisc
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Amethystium is a music project aiming to create and explore emotive imaginary worlds in sound. Primarily electronic-based, the compositions traverse a span of moods that includes both light and darkness, bliss and melancholy. They range from the purely relaxing to the subtly intense, creating dreamlike and evocative musical journeys. Formed by Norwegian composer/producer Oystein Ramfjord, Amethystium started out independently with a demo release in late 1999. After quickly becoming something of an underground phenomenon through word of mouth, the project was signed to then EMI/Capitol subsidiary Neurodisc Records and released a string of three Top 10 Billboard charting albums in the US.
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Summary: Pure bliss
Comment: It has been awhile since I listened to Amethystium. I admit I only own the first Amethystium cd ODONATA which I love. I finally am starting to play catch up with the new cd ISABLISS. ISABLISS is pure bliss for my ears. The blend of new age and ambient music, coupled with ethereal female vocals made ISABLISS an intoxicating listening experience for my ears. I find the music has a particular calming and soothing effect on me after a long day at the office. The mix of ambient, new age, and pop music has a very dreamlike sound reminiscent of Sleepthief, Delerium, and Conjure one with a dash of classical music thrown in. I really like the inclusion of a couple of female singers. Stine Maria Langstrand, Lee Nisbet and Irina Mikhailova all have lovely voices. Their polished pop vocals reminds me of some of my favorite singers that Delerium and Conjure One uses for their music. I also enjoy hearing the violin like on "Treasure" and "unbound". The violin adds a nice classical influence to the music. I love all of the songs on the cd. As hard as I tried, I could not find one song on the album that I didn't like or only found to be mediocre. ISABLISS is a slice of heaven for my ears.
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Summary: Isabliss CD
Comment: This is the 3rd CD by Amethysium,that I have purchased. Although it was pleasant enough, I found something missing in the music. It was not as intense and soul stopping as the previous CDs. But that's OK. It sounds like the artists are maybe taking their music in a slightly different direction and style. Still is good stuff!!
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Summary: maybe 80's bliss?
Comment: To me it sounded a little like background movie for a late 80's or 90's movie. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but just giving an idea out there of what to expect.
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Summary: All Is a Bliss
Comment: The title says it clearly "Is a Bliss" is joyful blissful relaxation. As stated by another reviewer, Isabliss is less dark than Ramfjord's previous releases - this is what I find most appealing. The melodies are more predominant and there is more use of vocalise than earlier works. Isabliss will be on repeat play for many days.
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Summary: Entrancing evolution of sonic paradise.
Comment: Nearly four years passed between Amethystium's last album "Evermind" and the release of Ramsfjord's latest release "Isabliss". Though it was certainly a while between including the release of a retrospective "Emblem", "Isabliss" is a marvelous evolution of sound from the past while maintaining much of the spirit of the old. "Isabliss" is comparison has a much more of a monochromic feel, like having a much grayer, more wintry atmosphere. Even some of the songs have a different melodic structure. The album cover artwork perfectly portrays the mood of the album in my opinion: Dark, gray, yet also entrancing and mesmerizing.
Some of the songs like "Treasure", "Anthemossa", and "Silken Twine" are ideal tributes to the atmospherics of their debut album "Odonata". Other songs like "A Small Adventure", "La Pluie", and the Arctic "Frosty Morning Bliss" have a far chillier atmosphere. Even more tracks have distinctly creepy undertones such as "Silken Twine" with it's unique change in melody towards the end.
Overall, "Isabliss" is a welcome and not overdue return for Amethystium. THough some may think "what took you so long?" after the long break after "Evermind", I enjoyed their first three albums and was totally content with Amethystium taking it's time and the end result is yet another fantastic addition to their musical catalog and a new chapter in their history. Highly recommended! :D
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