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Saul Stokes
The primary sound sources on all Saul Stokes recordings are several vintage-style analog modular synthesizers built by Stokes himself. But don't mistake this to mean Stokes is working in a retro or "classic E-music" style, because this is definitely not the case. Perhaps no artist in the ambient/experimental music scene possesses a sound as distinctive, fresh and modern. Stokes' new album, 'Outfolding' is totally mesmerising. The album is fundamentally composed of broad, expansive synthesized atmospherics awash with pristine, melodic tapestries. Stokes' provides an intellectually satisfying atmospheric work, arraying his understated chops as thoughtfully as a master of this medium. His unique musical stamp is apparent, ...Stokes' commands these vlvid atmospheres completely. Beautifully moving, powerful, and highly recommended to fans of floating ambience. Review by Ben Kettlewell information: |
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Saul
Stokes started creating electronic music as a teenager in
the early 1980's. His fascination with the palette of sound
available via synthesizer led him to learn the basics of
analog synthesizer construction. His early demo "Burning
Igloo" was featured in the December 1995 CD and magazine
issue of Future Music (and encledup as one of their demos of
the year), which led to his connection with Hypnos
Recordings. Saul's first alburn "Washed in Mercury," which
was also Hypnos' first release, come out in early 1997. His
second album "Zo Pilots" was realized one year later. Each
album explores new sound ventures made possible by a wide
variety of electronic instruments the artist has built
himself. Infused with ambient backdrops and creative
drumming, both show Stokes is first and formost a musician,
one who uses unique sound design as a tool for
experimentation in his music.