2017
79 min.

SMCD 3011

harmonic

spheric

varying

spacey

melodic

dreamy

melancholy

bright

dynamic

quiet

mysterious

sequencer-based

experimental

rhythmic

relaxing

easy

Solstice part 2
Northern Light

TITLES:
*JACOB'S LADDERS *HALO *AUTUMN MIST *SOLSTICE Part 1 *SOLSTICE Part 2 *NORTHERN LIGHT

Dutch artist Pepijn Courant a.k.a. Akikaze (Japanese for autumn wind) shows a long career of creative output, starting with tape releases. After a few years, he changed to CD and his albums were released by several companies (Audio Works, Criminal Records, Quantum Records and Syngate). Because of his excellent sequences, Akikaze has been a candidate for Spheric Music for a long time. Solstice, his recent 11th work, which was partly introduced at the E-Live festival in 2015, features unique sequencer patterns once again. The album was inspired by weather phenomena.

Solstice evokes a special atmosphere, due to the use of old-fashioned sounds. You can hear synth sounds of the 70s and 80s combined with sequences typical of Akikaze. Compared to other Berlin School releases, Akikaze’s provide more variety in sound and tone patterns. Especially the melodic and harmonically changing sequences have a special charm while guitar and old synthesizer sounds in the interludes build a romantic, melancholic ambience.

A real nostalgic experience which is a pleasure to listen to!