(Sola Translatio) Alio Die and Opium 'Mother Sunrise' ( Hypnos ) Two levels of pseudonyms, wow! Even if these two didn't have names, the album would be tremendous. This is a new collaboration between conceptual electronic composers Alio Die, aka Stefano Musso, and Opium, aka Moffeo Zini, created within a atmosphere of natural elements (field recordings compiled in the Far East as well as Italy)combining an exotic blend of natural recordings (water, wind, soil, forest) electronic textures and music technology. that bond to the natural world playing a strong part in the conception of the opus, 'Mother Sunrise.' The album's vast sonic panoramas have origins in both theoretical and practical considerations. 'Mother Sunrise' marks a departure from both artists earlier 'dark ambient' releases. It contains cinematic atmospheres and dark abstract rich textures, both detailed and organic. Alio Die's's transcendental atmospheres are entwined in slowly encircling notes from Opium's unique sampling, field recordings and digital effects. Its a collection of some of the most beautiful haunting music I've ever encountered. It is one of the most thought provoking and significant musical statements that Hypnos, has released to date. 'Mother Sunrise' brims with possibilities for the future, pushing electronic synthesis and acoustic manipulation into forbidden lines of enquiry. Highly recommended. Review by Ben Kettlewell information: website: http://www.hypnos.com/ email: mgriffin@hypnos.com

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