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All India Radio
Inevitable Records
Three excellent musicians from Australia plus three guests haveofficially crafted one of the most elegant and simple instrumental rockalbums I've ever heard. Warm waves of synthesizer tones, sunnymelodies, and a glowing aura all around mix, mash, and breathe as if anatural part of the air and form what can only be described as aheavenly cloud of radiance that is simply not of the material world.Keyboards, drums, and relaxed guitar strumming all intertwine,switching emphasis here and there but never losing sight of an overallpicture that must have taken shape in the mind of every musicianinvolved: a beach, memories of home, or nighttime in a familiar andwarm place. Every note and every second of sound effortlessly evokesfeeling after feeling. All India Radio mix sound sculptures void ofdefinite rhythms and certain melodies with more traditional songstructures and they do it so well that each second comes as a surprise.On "Voodoo Instrumental," a whistling drone underscores the open andreflective sound of a piano chiming in wandering and circular movementsuntil the reversed tones and guitars of "Moon Rise 1989" segue into themelancholy guitar playing of "Waukaringa." The movement of one songinto the next is almost cinematic and is certainly epic in scope, butthe content of each track is completely individual and unique. Featuredwith the CD is a DVD of various movies. Though not all of them aregreat, the video for "Tijuana Dream" is fantastic. It might seem alittle simple at first, but the ending makes watching the whole thingworth it. I really can't say enough about this album and I hope to hearmore from All India Radio. There's not one dull moment anywhere on thealbum and songs like "Evening Star" and "10:58" should not be missed.It's simple, almost child-like, and suffused with such an awesome moodof relaxation and inquisitiveness. This is their third album and basedon its merits I can't wait to hear more.
Three excellent musicians from Australia plus three guests haveofficially crafted one of the most elegant and simple instrumental rockalbums I've ever heard. Warm waves of synthesizer tones, sunnymelodies, and a glowing aura all around mix, mash, and breathe as if anatural part of the air and form what can only be described as aheavenly cloud of radiance that is simply not of the material world.Keyboards, drums, and relaxed guitar strumming all intertwine,switching emphasis here and there but never losing sight of an overallpicture that must have taken shape in the mind of every musicianinvolved: a beach, memories of home, or nighttime in a familiar andwarm place. Every note and every second of sound effortlessly evokesfeeling after feeling. All India Radio mix sound sculptures void ofdefinite rhythms and certain melodies with more traditional songstructures and they do it so well that each second comes as a surprise.On "Voodoo Instrumental," a whistling drone underscores the open andreflective sound of a piano chiming in wandering and circular movementsuntil the reversed tones and guitars of "Moon Rise 1989" segue into themelancholy guitar playing of "Waukaringa." The movement of one songinto the next is almost cinematic and is certainly epic in scope, butthe content of each track is completely individual and unique. Featuredwith the CD is a DVD of various movies. Though not all of them aregreat, the video for "Tijuana Dream" is fantastic. It might seem alittle simple at first, but the ending makes watching the whole thingworth it. I really can't say enough about this album and I hope to hearmore from All India Radio. There's not one dull moment anywhere on thealbum and songs like "Evening Star" and "10:58" should not be missed.It's simple, almost child-like, and suffused with such an awesome moodof relaxation and inquisitiveness. This is their third album and basedon its merits I can't wait to hear more. samples:
