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Jeff Greinke — Lost Terrain
(Hypnos 1916, 1992/1999, CD)

by Mike McLatchey, Published 1999-11-01

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This is one of Jeff Greinke’s best releases to date and definitely worth the words “an ambient music classic.” Greinke’s inspiration comes from both Brian Eno and Jon Hassell, and while some of the tracks display their influences, others are much more undefinable, carrying the listener through a number of distinct worlds, some of indescribable splendor and hypnotic wonder. Both “The Cry” and “River of Wood” incorporate the same type of microtonals and sampling of sounds as Jon Hassell’s works. Opener “Terrain of Memory” has Eno-like piano shaping its textures, while “Spires” is sent spiraling by guitar harmonics. The other tracks reach rich primal depths of amazing texture like the spooky “The Moor” or the pastoral “Falling Away.” Overall, what hypnotizes the listener is the sonic breadth of the music. Each piece is a distinct sculpture that resonates in the air with purpose, showing its surreal beauty before continuing on to an equally transfixing piece. Surely a gift for ambient listeners, if you missed this first time around, here’s your chance.

Filed under: Reissues, Issue 18, 1999 releases, 1992 recordings

Related artist(s): Jeff Greinke

 

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