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Jim Cole & Spectral Voices
Overtone singing is a musical form that has existed for over a thousand years, originating in the monastaries of Tibet around the 5th century, B.C. The music has gained new acceptance and a much wider audience in the past two decades. Groups like David Hykes and the Harmonic Choir, Stewart Dempster and Pauline Oliveros have, through fresh interpretations, brought attention to this ancient form of vocalization. Jim Cole and Spectral Voices are great examples of this art which is based on the ultimate musical instrument, the human voice. The album was meticulously recorded in a 120 foot high water tower. The sounds seem to vibrate endlessly and soar to the heavens. The twenty-one compositions on "Coalescence" slowly evolve like a wordless mantra, with layers of voices cascading against each harmonic overtone to produce a giant modulating chord. The album is a superb example of harmonic overtone singing, excellently recorded, beautifully presented, and divinely inspired. This is a unique listening experience that will take you on a trance-like journey to your inner self. highly recommended. Review by Ben Kettlewell information: |
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Over
the past few years I have become very fond of harmonic
singing. This album is one of the most original and
refreshing that I have ever heard. Recorded in a water tower
by candlelight, the music evokes sublime images and creates
an ethereal atmosphere.