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This is a weekly summary of recently received releases, courtesy of 
Korova Multimedia:

04/16/95

AMBIENT EXTRACTIONS VOL. 1, Various Artists (C&S Records CS 8521-2; 
58:26), 1995. Offbeat collection of trance and modern rock tinged with 
the influence of ambient music. Just as digital has changed the way music 
and sound is prepared, ambient is changing the face of music across the 
genres. Excellent collection with exquisite album design and packaging. 
Contains several memorable tracks from Seefeel, Young American Primitive, 
David Sylvian with Jon Hassell and Bark Psychosis.

AMBIENT VOIDS (TECHNICIANS OF SPACE), Various Artists (Hypnotic/Cleopatra 
CLEO-9543-2; 73:11), 1995. Techno/Industrial label Cleopatra branches out 
into trance music with this and other releases on their new subdivision, 
Hypnotic. Don't be fooled by the image of Buddha on the cover, just like 
Silent's FROM HERE TO TRANQUILITY 4. This features some raw, depth-diving 
music from Synaethesia, Klange, Nik Turner, Spiral Realms, and even a 
1977 classic from Cluster and Brian Eno. Some of the music has an almost 
nostalgic sound, like the seminal work from Tangerine Dream. Hip, bracing 
electronic music for the System 7 Generation. Long- play value.

HOLOGRAPHIC TAPESTRIES, Kit Watkins (Linden LM 2023; 73:33), 1995. Happy 
the Man keyboardist Kit Watkins (now solo since 1980) releases a major 
title in his library of iconoclastic work. This is actually two albums, 
both excellent, selected by playing either odd-numbered (pensive) or 
even-numbered (more overtly rhythmic) tracks. Liner notes include words 
and images to accompany the music. Those new to Watkins will appreciate 
his breadth of talent ... steady fans will HAVE to have this. Long-play 
value.

INSTANT ENLIGHTENMENT, Om (C&S Records CS 8513; 78:02), 1995. A driving 
collection of rave tracks, fast paced and easy to like. If you've been 
curious what's behind the new crop of trance music, the raucous, 
atom-splitting techno music, this is a fine sip. One cut, "Be Here Now," 
ends with a spaced-out soliloquy. "Big Chill Out" is another good ambient 
cut. Long- play value.

IVORY WINGS, Zach Davids (Ivory Moon Recordings IMRD 6791; 51:55), 1995. 
Zach David's has been playing the piano since he was 4, and composing 
since he was five. Now 18, this is his first release. Quiet, reflective, 
rainy day music to fill the room with. Quite surprising.

SACRED DREAMS, Alaura (Silent SR0575; 50:38), 1995. A different kind of 
space, this one featuring ethereal lyrics suspended against a backdrop of 
trance music that is by turns groovy and eerie. Much like the subdued, 
gothic music released on Projekt, this album's only major flaw is that 
Alaura's delivery is deadpan and uncompelling, giving her lyrics a lack 
of spontaneity. Regardless, the space/trance music by Justin Beck is 
excellent.

ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON; IN MEMORIAM MR. WHITNEY, Pauline Oliveros & 
American Voices (Mode 40; 66:52), 1994. This ambient music pioneer 
recorded one of these tracks live, just her, the accordion and a 
reverberant space. The music that results stops time.

THE UNDERNEATH, Original Soundtrack by Cliff Martinez (Varese Sarabande 
VSD-5587; 41:35), 1995. The composer of the wondrous soundtrack for SEX, 
LIES AND VIDEOTAPE is back with another collaboration with director 
Steven Soderbergh. Cliff Martinez is a master of the subdued, eerie 
arrangement. Through his music, Martinez will make a dark, unfamiliar 
place of your listening room. A must have. (Also contains songs from 
several bands featured in the film.)

(C) Copyright 1995 D.B. Spalding. All rights reserved.