Odonata

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Amethystium is really 22-year-old Norwegian producer Oystein Ramjford on a solo mission. The name is not as memorable as Tangerine Dream or Deep Forest, yet musically, Amethystium shares common ground with both acts. Ramjford's mix of electronics, pop-dance rhythms, and some requisite sonic oddities (subdued Middle Eastern vocals, Gregorian chant, random dollops of native flutes) yields solid results, offering sufficient style and mystery to merit repeated play on an out-there, candlelit night. Amethystium could be described as a subtler Delirium, a less self-conscious Enigma, or a second cousin to Mythos. Ramjford favors a lighter, spacier vibe than most of the aforementioned acts, though. And at his best (on sparkling/pulsing tracks such as "Calantha," "Odyssey," and "Arcane Voices"), he sends an intriguing helix of melody lines on a slow swirl through inviting atmospheric fields. Pedestrian rhythms diminish some tracks, but Odonata remains a promising debut. --Terry Wood

Odonata,Amethystium,Neurodisc,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Norway,Pop,Progressive Electronic

Odonata

Tracks:

Opaque
Ilona
Enchantement
Dreamdance
Tinuviel
Avalon
Calantha
Odyssey
Fairyland
Paean
Arcane Voices
Ascension
Ethereal
Lhasa

Product Description

1. Opaque
2. Ilona
3. Enchantment
4. Dreamdance
5. Tinuviel
6. Avalon
7. Calantha
8. Odyssey
9. Fairyland
10. Paean
11. Arcane Voices
12. Ascension
13. Ethereal
14. Lhasa

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Favorite new age album of all time.......2007-06-11

Absolutely the best in my collection

Amethystium - Odonata.......2007-05-15

I listen to this CD at work every day - all day. I have over 3 dozen CDs at work, but always listen to this one.

AWESOME!!!.......2007-04-04

Hi everyone, well, what can I tell? If you are the type on listening to mysterious, fairy songs, well, this CD is for you, I have listened to it many times and it's just wonderful music, I like it a lot, also try the other CDs from Amethystium, highly recommended.

Great.......2006-07-13

I have 3 albums by Amethystium. They are all great. I classify them as instrumemtal New Age albums. The music is very relaxing, and is great to have on in the background when you're reading, writing, or doing something else where vocal music would be too disruptive. While there is some singing going on, it isn't in a language that I recognize, and the voice generally comes across just as another instrument, rather than a means of communication.

The music here is much more melodic, more like traditional music in its structure, than you would find in an "ambient" album. But it is also very smooth, flowing, with a rich texture with several instruments working together to create beautiful, soothing harmonies.

My all time favorite CD.......2006-04-16

Maybe I am a unique individual, but I really like this music. I love the ambience, the mysterious beats, and the emotion this music will produce. This is my favorite of their other 3 CD's that I currently own.

The music reminds me somewhat of Delerium (in fact, in some songs you actually can hear parts taken from their songs). The big difference would be the voices are different--as with the beats. There is not really any singing going on, but the beautiful unknown feminine presence is still there.

The part I love the most about the music is that it isn't just plain ambience, it takes on dramatic changes throughout each song. I would definately recommend this to those seeking a unique style of blends with a mix of Delerium's style. My favorite songs would be Opaque, Enchantment, and Calantha on this CD.

Average customer rating:

Be still my heart!
This is no Coppy Cat of Enigma
All Time Favourite
first and best
Amethystium - Not Close tro Enigma or Era

Odonata
Amethystium
Manufacturer: Neurodisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005N8U9
Release Date: 2001-08-14

Tracks:

Opaque
Ilona
Enchantment
Dreamdance
Tinuviel
Avalon
Calantha
Odyssey
Fairyland
Paean
Arcane Voices
Ascension
Ethereal
Lhasa

Amazon.com

Amethystium is really 22-year-old Norwegian producer Oystein Ramjford on a solo mission. The name is not as memorable as Tangerine Dream or Deep Forest, yet musically, Amethystium shares common ground with both acts. Ramjford's mix of electronics, pop-dance rhythms, and some requisite sonic oddities (subdued Middle Eastern vocals, Gregorian chant, random dollops of native flutes) yields solid results, offering sufficient style and mystery to merit repeated play on an out-there, candlelit night. Amethystium could be described as a subtler Delirium, a less self-conscious Enigma, or a second cousin to Mythos. Ramjford favors a lighter, spacier vibe than most of the aforementioned acts, though. And at his best (on sparkling/pulsing tracks such as "Calantha," "Odyssey," and "Arcane Voices"), he sends an intriguing helix of melody lines on a slow swirl through inviting atmospheric fields. Pedestrian rhythms diminish some tracks, but Odonata remains a promising debut. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

Be still my heart!.......2006-03-04

I found this CD during a round of browsing in Borders. Remembering that it had been recommended to me through Amazon, i figured i'd give it a shot - i could always return it if i didn't like it. To heck with returning it! I'm hooked! You couldn't make me give up Amethystium's music even if you offered me all the gold in the world.

This is no Coppy Cat of Enigma.......2005-09-04

I dont understand why Ive seen reviews of this album being a rip off of Enigma and Deep forest.
To say its because he uses chants and flutes- is the most sorriest excuse to use for calling him a rip off. Its like saying every single band that uses a guitar and electric bass is a rip off of every other band that uses guitar and electric bass. Pathetic.
I think this is one of the most smartest made albums I have listend to in a long time. And If I had two things I could compare this to being in similar with, it would be of course *Enigma*, and Depeche Mode. I hear alot of cool leads and melodies that would sound more from the synthpop genre , and more of the ambient sounds that would typically fit the new age genre. I think Amethystium has created something new all on its own. And it is quite simply the most elegant album that I have heard in a while. Five star rating, Id advise anyone to pick up this album!!

All Time Favourite.......2005-08-23

Although Enigma's first primogeniture was phenomenal, this time, a decade after, Amethystium's work, managed to shock me again. This Norwegian composer has produced some trully stunning music.
Although the concept is not novel, the arrangements, the melodies, and the feelings are superior than any other New Age productions I have heard the last 5 years.

Odonata: Powerful, inspiring, melodic, mood-elevating music on the first listening
If I could find any flaws, I would mention the presence of some sample overload (especially the Commodore-64 synth samples)

Anyway can wait any longer.. Looking forward for Aphelion and Evermind.

first and best.......2005-06-20

This is Amethystium's first and best album in my opinion. Not only are the songs so original and melodic, they are so great to listen to especially for trained ears. These songs have depth and they sound more like mature music rather than other happy-go-lucky songs.

Kudos to Amethystium. You can't get bored of this album, trust me, I have it now for up to 7 months, and have listened to it continuously. Any New Age music fan must atleast explore Amethystium's collection, to have a huge selection. I used to be a Deep Forest fan, and still am, but Amethystium is added to my list. This album always sits proudly on my desk everyday.

I would recommend for great New Age album collections to have:

1) Australis - album name: Lifegiving (2005)

2) Deep Forest - their first 3 albums especially (1994 - 1997)

3) Adiemus - Adiemus

Amethystium - Not Close tro Enigma or Era.......2005-02-15

I had great hopes for this CD and was disappointed after the first time listening to the CD. I gave it a second go and found the music not even on a par with Enigma, Era or even Delerium. Tracks 1 to 9 were bland and I felt that the music was lacklustre and boring. Tracks 11-12 and 13 were better and hence the three star rating.
I don't think I will be listening to this CD again any time soon and if I can give it away I will.

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Average customer rating:

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Binding: Audio CD

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Excellence in trance

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Customer Reviews:

Excellence in trance.......1998-10-15

Intricate use of various electronic sounds and rythms to create some of the highest quality trance ever to be recorded.

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The Fifth in Dragonfly's Best Series Showcases the Best in Progressive Trance from around the World. Includies Nine Slamming Tracks.

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Playlist info for: Dragonfly - Order Odonata V.1

Order Odonata V.1
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ASIN: B000006ZNM
Release Date: 2002-04-23

Customer Reviews:

Playlist info for: Dragonfly - Order Odonata V.1.......2006-05-25

Here's The Playlist for this Album:

Dragonfly - Order Odonata V.1
01 - Spacetribe - Geo - Matrix
02 - Man With No Name - Jack-In-The - Box
03 - The Infinity Project - Brain Bokka
04 - Axis Mundi - Cybercheese
05 - Chakra & Edi - X - File (Monkey Mix)
06 - Zodiac Youth - Fast Forward The Future (Voodo People Remix)
07 - Psychaos - Keyboard Widow
08 - Moonweed - Prophecy
09 - Black Sun - The Machine
10 - Phreaky - Tornado
11 - Genetic - Sci-Fi Hi - Fi

It's a kind of Techno/Trance like album. Nice to listen to on a party.