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written by Jim Brenholts for Ambient Visions
http://www.ambientvisions.com/
Seofon (with Vidna Obmana, Steve Roach, Stephen Kent, Robert Rich, Not Breathing, Thermal)
Zero Point: Lessons in being nothing [Fou.11] The Foundry/Hypnos
Seofon is a member of Ambient Temple of Imagination, a bay area ensemble that has explored the limits and possibilities of the ritual of sound and the ambient (or chill) rooms.
"Zero Point: Lessons in Being Nothing," the initial Hypnos/Foundry release, is a collaboration with Seofon as the coordinator. The collaborators are Vidna Obmana, Steve Roach, Robert Rich, Stephen Kent, Thermal, (an ATOI contributor) and Not Breathing. This CD is based on recycling material from ATOIıs CDıs. Vidna Obmana and Asmus Tietchens invented recycling, a recording process that goes deeper than simple remixing. More often than not, the result bears little or no resemblance to the original material. Each participant played a key role in the collaboration. Seofon was the center point. He coordinated the project and contributed new material and recycling. Vidna Obmana brought the recycling process and contributed his special touch. Steve Roach translated ATOI live tracks into his own soundworlds. Robert Rich added his electro-organic harmonics. Stephen Kent revived his spontaneous didg discourse. Thermal and Not Breathing cast a new light on unexplored territories.
This is a special CD! I listened to and reviewed this disc right after reviewing Steveıs "Core." I am blown away by the power within these musical passages. It is the direct result of the integration of Steveıs spirit, Dirkıs visions, Robertıs foresight, Stephenıs sensitivity and the unfamiliar yet essential newness of light from Thermal and Not Breathing. But I digress and I do not want to take away from Seofonıs monumental achievement. In accepting the contributions of others, he realized that the totality would be greater than the sum of the parts. Seofon allowed them to carry him to the perpendicular universe. In surrendering, Seofon achieved victory. By freely giving away artistic control, he achieved the ultimate integrity. This CD is a true holistic integration of the highest order!