Editorial Reviews
Vladimir Jovanovic, Inner Space Radio, Zagreb, Croatia
"Weightless, Effortless is a collection of ambient pieces, created by more and less known musicians connected with the Hypnos trademark sound. The general quality of the pieces is very high, although I was most impressed with the work of Kevin Keller and Scott Fraser, giving us exercises in pure minimalism and getting close to the masterful work of Steve Roach, closing the album."
Product Description
This second Hypnos compilation release follows early '98's landmark "The Other World," one of the most acclaimed ambient/atmospheric compilations ever, which won numerous "Top 10 of 1998" and "Best Compilation of the Year" awards.
"Weightless, Effortless" consists of 9 exclusive new tracks by some of the most noteworthy artists working in this genre, both established figures and unknowns deserving of more attention. The contributors each created an expression of a central theme: that of existence without desire or struggle, indeed without intention. The resulting pieces express a restraint, a purity and simplicity, all too uncommon in music today.
Even if you listen without regard to the theme unifying these pieces, you'll find "Weightless, Effortless" to be a wonderful sampler of some of the finest artist working today. There is a continuity between tracks, as though all the material were composed by one mind. Yet despite this smooth continuity, each piece is an expression of a unique creative voice, and conveys strongly what is distinct about that artist's personality. Let "Weightless, Effortless" take you to a place that is without ego and without wanting.
Band Members: Kevin Keller, James Johnson, Dean DeBenedictis, Ma Ja Le, Rod Modell, Dave Fulton, Loren Nerell, Scott Fraser, Steve Roach
Weightless, Effortless,Various Artists
Weightless, Effortless
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Weightless, Effortless
Various Artists ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Ambient
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ASIN: B00001QGV6 Release Date: 1999-03-01 |
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Album Description
This second Hypnos compilation release follows early '98's landmark "The Other World," one of the most acclaimed ambient/atmospheric compilations ever, which won numerous "Top 10 of 1998" and "Best Compilation of the Year" awards."Weightless, Effortless" consists of 9 exclusive new tracks by some of the most noteworthy artists working in this genre, both established figures and unknowns deserving of more attention. The contributors each created an expression of a central theme: that of existence without desire or struggle, indeed without intention. The resulting pieces express a restraint, a purity and simplicity, all too uncommon in music today.
Even if you listen without regard to the theme unifying these pieces, you'll find "Weightless, Effortless" to be a wonderful sampler of some of the finest artist working today. There is a continuity between tracks, as though all the material were composed by one mind. Yet despite this smooth continuity, each piece is an expression of a unique creative voice, and conveys strongly what is distinct about that artist's personality. Let "Weightless, Effortless" take you to a place that is without ego and without wanting.
Band Members: Kevin Keller, James Johnson, Dean DeBenedictis, Ma Ja Le, Rod Modell, Dave Fulton, Loren Nerell, Scott Fraser, Steve Roach
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One to be reckoned with.......2000-01-22
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Weightless, Effortless
Various Artists Manufacturer: Hypnos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient
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ASIN: B00005Y9RV Release Date: 1999-12-07 |
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