Description
TRACKLIST
Disc one
1. Synthober Waze 10:50
2. Next Frontier 20:44
3. Siren, Cosmic Goddess 25:25
4. Phaerda’s Web 22:23
Disc two
1. Remembering 76 29:29
2. A Sine in Paradisum 06:35
3. PhotoSynthisma 37:50
4. Howling Sunspots 2:35
All music was live recorded at Rugeley (UK) and Scheiderode (BE) “microCOSM Tour”, in Aarschot (BE) “the Hairshoot Project”, and at the Brussels Planetarium “Soon”, with all the imperfections of a real live performance.
Bert Strolenberg –
Over two hours of Belgium cosmic music, best enjoyed through quality headphones, is presented on the double album “Soon, everything will be a memory”. It comprises music played live in concert at various stages in Belgium and the United Kingdom. Listening to Rhea’s output is an emotional as well as an exciting journey, and it’s great to hear Mark de Wit merge influences of old school electronics with his own musical vision. It’s meant to be listened to attentively, and sooner or later, a sense of immersion will set in as the composer paints his imaginary landscapes of deep sounds in a rather tranquil as well more dynamic fashion. The latter happens on” Phaedra’s Web” that puts an end to the first disc. The 29-minute “Remembering 76” kicking off the second disc is another fine outing, wrapping and submerging the listener into the classic cosmic realms of the ‘70’s as we are taken out into far distant lands. Gentle swirling pads make up the brief “A Sine in Paradisum” before we get to the lengthy minute “PhotoSynthisma”, a 37-minute sonic chameleon of moods, psychedelic-ish spheres and sequenced parts that incorporates elements of classic 70’s electronics along the way. The album rounds out with slightly spooky, otherworldly textures making up the brief “Howling Sunspots”.
Overall I rate this release between 3.5 and 4 stars.
“Soon, everything will be a memory” is not an easy, but rewarding recording due to its deep sounds and fascinating sound design.